Tech and Production

Creative Arts

Tech and Production

Students seeking a Creative Arts Degree with an emphasis in Tech and Production learn the basics of all the different areas of tech or production that they wish to learn while still getting private lessons with an instructor who is experienced in their chosen field of focus. Through our academics, students are able to learn the history of production and the place that technology can have within a church. Through our on-site church, New Hope West, students are able to gain hands-on experience and mentoring in the different platforms including sound, video, photography, directing, producing, and more.

creative arts MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Creative Arts Program is to equip graduates with the tools and experience needed to oversee a thriving worship and creative arts ministry within the local church or para-church ministry while also pursuing the development and refinement of their “platform of excellence.

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Bible/Theology Courses
BI/TH101 Basics of the Christian Religion: 3
OT 141 Old Testament Survey: 3
NT 143 New Testament Survey: 3
BI 111 Exegetical Practicum 1: 3
BI 201 Exegetical Practicum 2: 3
TH 301 Systematic Theology 1: 3
TH 302 Systematic Theology 2: 3
NT 323 Romans/Galatians: 3
TH 421 Apologetics: 3
BI/TH472 Bible/Theology Integration: 3
Total Bible/Theology Credits: 30

Professional Education Courses
CM 101 Leadership Essentials: 3
CM 302 Ideologies & Ministry: 3
CM 320 People & Technology: 3
WA 301 Worship Arts Cross-training: 3
WA 302 Theology of Worship Arts: 3
WA 310 Music, Tech, Dance, or Drama Theory: 3
WA 430 Worship Arts Capstone: 3
CM312 Financial Management: 3
CM 301 Kingdom Communication: 3
WA 420 Leading Creative Arts Teams: 3
WA 410 Creative Arts Ministry Skills: 3
Practicum or Electives: 24
Private Lessons: 8
Total Professional Education Credits: 65

General Education Courses
WR 121 Argument & Exposition: 3
WR122 Research Skills: 3
EN 102 Introduction to Literature: 3
PH 312 Fundamentals of Philosophy: 3
SP 201 Basic Communication Principles & Practices: 3
HI 202 History of Christianity 1: 3
HI 204 History of Christianity 2: 3
PY 201 Psychology: 3
SO 255 Cultural Intelligence (or SO243: Sociology): 3
Science Electives: 6
Total General Education Credits: 33

Degree Total: 128

Develop implementable discipleship plans in the area of one's passions and giftings
The ability to communicate with an astute awareness in verbal and written form for the
purpose of leading others to deeper devotion to Christ
Observable program specific ministry skills of project executions, influence, and building
and leading teams
Verified excellence in a chosen creative arts platform
Visibly improved character
The ability to correctly interpret, understand, apply, and communicate Scripture using the
“historical-grammatical” approach
Ability to reason clearly and biblically about the Christian faith through an established
theological method
Established habits for spiritual vibrancy
Knowledge of contents and nature of the Bible

Practicum

Available to all degrees, the practicum serves as a hands-on learning experience in diverse ministry fields. Students are able to hone their skills in live situations as well as grow in numerous other skills. Through partnering with our on-sight church, New Hope West, students are able to experience ministry and develop their talents in a wide variety of areas.

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This video showcases the Creative Arts department in this performance from our staff and students. Performed on Easter 2022 in front of thousands, this song came together through the efforts of our production and worship teams. Students that are interested in tech and production can also learn from skilled mentors on how to engineer audio for live and online audiences, design lighting sets, direct video teams, edit videos, and more!