The School of Arts, Media, & Communication

The School of Arts, Media, & Communication offers undergraduate and graduate study in communication and the visual and performing arts.

The School strives to prepare students for productive lives in a multicultural world by developing intellectual and creative, communication, and critical thinking skills. It provides majors and minors in specialized subjects in the visual arts, graphic design, music, theatre, dance, communication and media.

Teaching provides advanced knowledge and skills in a setting that emphasizes interaction among students and faculty. The School seeks to develop habits of learning and a commitment to lifelong inquiry and intellectual growth.

Our Mission

The mission of the School of Arts, Media, & Communication is to develop and promote collaboration, innovation, and creation among students and faculty in visual arts, music, theatre, dance, media, and communication.

SAMC students engage in experiential learning, develop leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills, and apply 21st century technology in service of expressing and understanding human experience. SAMC offers cultural enrichment and collaborative opportunities to all university students and members of the South Texas community.

To support this mission, the School of Arts, Media, & Communication subscribes to the highest academic, artistic, and ethical standards.