Department of Communication and Studio Arts

Creativity Explored and Examined

Within state-of-the-art studios and computer labs in UH-Clear Lake's Department of Communication and Studio Arts, you'll prepare for your creative career.

Under the supervision of professors who are nationally and internationally recognized, Fulbright award recipients, published authors, or award-winning artists, you’ll develop a range of practical and creative skills. You’ll also gain invaluable experience entering your work in exhibitions and competitions, and building up a portfolio of your work. 

Opportunities to Showcase Your Work and Succeed

Exposure and access to renowned artists will elevate and enrich your skills. UHCL’s art students routinely win awards for their work and are often accepted into MFA programs. As a communication or design student, you can publish your work at the university’s award-winning newspaper, gain professional experience through more than 100 internships in the Houston-Galveston area, and produce portfolios that demonstrate your mastery of written and visual communication for media and corporate environments.

Programs and Degrees

Art and Design

Art and Design Program degrees include:

• Art and Design B.F.A. with Graphic Design Concentration
• Art and Design B.F.A. with EC-12 Art Education Certification
• Art and Design B.F.A with Studio Concentration

Communication

Communication Program degrees include:

• Communication B.A.

Digital Media Studies

Digital Media Studies Program degrees include:

• Digital Media Studies M.A.

Serious Games and Simulations

Serious Games and Simulation Program degrees include:

• Serious Games and Simulations B.A.

Minors

University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities offers various minors and certificates to supplement any degree. 

Earning a Minor

The following are the minors available within the Communications and Studio Arts Department:

• Minor in Art and Design
• Minor in Communication
• Graphic Design Minor
• Law and Society Minor
• Minor in Professional Writing
• Studio Arts Minor
• Video Production Minor