Communication and Creative Arts
Studying communication helps you build oral, written and visual storytelling skills relevant to fields including broadcasting, graphic design, public relations, healthcare, engineering, business and leadership. You'll learn to connect with wide-ranging audiences in today's media-driven world.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, helping you master core principles and develop practical skills that make you competitive in the marketplace upon graduation.
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All the faculty members I’ve worked with truly are working for you. They want you to be able to do what you want to do.
I met a lot of great people who turned out to be some of my best friends, and to actually run a live television show that airs on Lakeshore PBS is really, really valuable.
My group members have become more than friends...they’re family and I feel like we could accomplish anything we work on together.
Unique Opportunities
Students in the Communication and Creative Arts Department can expand their social and professional networks. Join the Film and Broadcast club, write for The Pioneer, network at social and professional events and join the Phi Beta chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the Communication Honor Society.
Joining the Film and Broadcast club or The Pioneer student newspaper is a great way to apply what you learn, build your network and enhance your resume. During your junior year, strive to be inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Beta chapter, the National Communication Association’s honor society.
COM 43400: Practicum in Media Communication provides students with hands-on experience working on The Roundtable Perspective, a student-run television program that airs on Lakeshore Public Media.
Explore and learn more about the faculty and staff in the Communication and Creative Arts Department.
News and Announcements
Purdue Northwest CHESS Connections: Fall 2025 Edition
Discover stories that highlight our outstanding students and alumni and stay connected with the CHESS community.
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2025 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2025 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,746 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) 2025 graduates have poured countless hours into their persistent journeys to earn their degrees. On May 10, the culmination of over 850 candidates’ hard work was celebrated during PNW’s 2025 Commencement.
Upcoming Communication and Creative Arts Events
Jan 12
Spring 2026 Classes BeginWe’re excited to kick off another semester of learning and PNW Pride. Power Onward!
Jan 12
Spring 2026 Late RegistrationLate registration is the first week of classes – January 12 to 16.
Jan 16
Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2026Friday, January 16 is the last day to get a refund for full-term Spring 2026 courses.
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are ClosedThere are no classes and campuses are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.