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mission statement

Promoting flourishing through creative collaboration, authentic storytelling, and a missional spirit.

Platforms of Creativity

Friday Night Live

A vibrant showcase of GCU College of Arts and Media talent, featuring original music, compelling short films, and an engaging Esports discussion!

CAM Play

A curated collection of exceptional student work ranging from short films to design presentations to live broadcasts.

CAM FAM

Join a network of other creatives, bonded by creativity. See upcoming events, find jobs and internships, go live, and build your community.

coming fall 2026

Lopes Lately

A student-run production showcasing campus life, athletics and student stories.

Ethington Theatre

Home to a variety of arts events, including award-winning theatre performances, dance concerts and more.

24 Pages

A bold, student-run magazine that is a place for all sorts of artistic expression. Empowering contributors to take risks and work together.

Esports Arena

A competitive gaming program where students compete across multiple titles. It builds teamwork, skill, and a strong esports community.

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Play is the New Way to Learn

How the College of Arts and Media at GCU Uses Play to Fuel Creativity, Confidence, and Real-World Readiness

News

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March 9, 2026

Film students capture the impact of storytelling for festival showing

March 3, 2026

Sundance makes the cut in inspiring GCU film students to seek new opportunities

February 13, 2026

GCU's College of Arts and Media powering up for its first G.A.M.E. Conference

Alumni Stories

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Faculty Spotlight

Craig Detweiler, PhD

Dean

Craig Detweiler, PhD

Dean

Craig Detweiler, PhD

Dean

Faculty & Staff

Dean

Craig Detweiler, PhD

Dean

Theatre

William H Symington, MFA

Assistant Dean of Theatre & Dance

Music

Juan Hernandez, DMA

Assistant Dean of Music

Design

Sheila Schumacher, MFA

Chair of Digital Design

Film

Lisa Tervo, MFA, MS

Chair of Film

Dance

Rebecca Blair Price, MFA

Chair of Dance

Theatre

Claude N. Pensis, MFA

Theatre Director/Professor

Music

Mark Fearey

Music Director/Pianist

Design

Chris Murphy, MFA

Professor of Design

Music

Dr. Mark Huggins, DMA

Professor of Worship Arts

Design

Alison King, MA

Professor of Design

Design

Paige Lock, MS

Professor of Design

Design

Ashley Jo George, MA

Professor of Design

Film

Ryan O'Connell, MFA

Professor of Film

Design

Troy Pottgen, MFA

Professor of Design

Design

Eugene Pak, MA

Professor of Design

Design

John Kenney, MA

Professor of Design

Music

Joshua Luetkemeyer, DMA

Professor of Music

Film

Jeff Breur, MFA

Professor of Film

Staff

Melissa Xiong, MA

Director of Academic Excellence

Staff

Candace Stewart

Program Manager

Staff

Cynthia Calhoun, MFA

Costume Shop Manager

Staff

Klay Wandelear, MFA

Technical Director

Staff

Jay DeShong, BA

Director of Esports Operations

Staff

Tyler Galvin, BA

Esports Supervisor

Departments

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