Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design

About the College

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s mission is to unlock the creativity of critical thinkers, makers, and creators who connect ideas and solve real-world problems, transforming careers and lives. As the "creative heart" of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts.

Westphal's undergraduate programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, diversity, inclusion, equity and community in their approaches to art, design, media, entertainment, industry and creative scholarship. The academics for each discipline are distinctive and rigorous, providing the appropriate balance of a solid foundation with individual creative direction, cultural awareness, strong technical skills, and an understanding of management and professional practice. Westphal is committed to continual review of curricula, processes, and outcomes to make those improvements and refinements necessary to further enrich our students’ education, and to continue to foster independent thinkers, astute leaders, and creative problem solvers. 

Westphal's vision is to shape the future of interdisciplinary creative practices, equitable partnerships, and inclusive engagement to enrich our campus, our communities, and our world. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, guidance by industry-leading faculty, and experiencing Drexel’s Cooperative Education program (Co-op), Westphal students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21st century.