Welcome from the Fine Arts Divisional Dean

Dean Lincoln Hanks The arts at Pepperdine flourish within Seaver College’s Fine Arts Division, where we offer degrees in music, theatre, art, and art history. Students may pursue specialized emphases in areas such as studio art, digital arts, art history, music performance, music education (pre-teaching credential), composition, composition for screen arts, theatre acting, theatre directing, theatre production and design, musical theatre, or theatre and screen arts.

Uniquely situated in the stunning setting of Malibu, California, and enriched by the cultural vibrancy of nearby Los Angeles, our programs provide an unparalleled environment for artistic and academic growth. Through Seaver College’s immersive liberal arts education, our students learn to be collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and disciplined thinkers—qualities that open doors to meaningful careers and fulfilling lives.

This is a place where students discover their voice and their calling as artists and scholars. If you are a prospective student seeking a community that will nurture both your creativity and your intellect in a welcoming Christian environment, we warmly invite you to connect with us. We are eager to welcome the next generation of exceptional artists and scholars to the Pepperdine Fine Arts Division.

Lincoln Hanks
Divisional Dean of Fine Arts

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Fine Arts Recruitment Office

The Fine Arts Recruitment Office is a resource for prospective students to help them navigate the application and audition process for our various Fine Arts programs. For more information, please contact our office via email at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu, or via phone at 310.506.4111.

Fine Arts International Programs

We strongly encourage students to study abroad through Pepperdine's International Programs. Students who study abroad get to experience international art firsthand in its cultural context. Our summer and academic-year programs provide students with an excellent way to gain overseas experience and make rapid progress towards fulfilling the language requirement for the major.

Please explore International Programs' offerings and our major-specific programs. Theatre and Music students are encouraged to study abroad during the summer.

Secondary Teaching Credentials

Students seeking a secondary credential in art, music, or English (Theatre) must satisfy all of the major requirements. More information about the credential program can be obtained from the Humanities and Teacher Education Division of Seaver College.

Learn about teaching credential options at Pepperdine

Fine Arts Division Minors

Art: Our art minor encourages students who love painting, sculpting, and digital arts to move into the studio to create art. Highly marketable, our art minor pairs well with any major at Pepperdine and demonstrates that a student is well rounded and can think outside of the box.
Art History: A minor in art history is an excellent complement to many majors, especially for those interested in art-related careers in business, law, conservation, cultural heritage, arts education, non-profit, and more.
Multimedia Design: Shared with our Communication Division, the multimedia design minor emphasizes advanced work in graphic design and multimedia production, including Web page construction and evaluation.
Music: Our music minor introduces students to music theory through core music classes, private lessons, and ensemble courses. The minor allows students to have a meaningful and structured life in music while at Pepperdine.
Theatre Design and Production: Our theatre design & production minor encourages students who have an interest in the world of production for live performance. A student who wants to expand their knowledge of storytelling through design for the stage or who is interested in working on productions in a technical capacity is perfect for this minor. This minor will teach students to create the visual and technical support for theatrical performance to be ready to pursue this art form in the professional world.

Contact Our Division

Fine Arts Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4462
P :310.506.4462 | Division Office: CAC 200
Fine Arts Division

Fine Arts Recruitment Office
P: 310.506.4111 | Recruitment Office: MB 301
Fine Arts Recruitment Office

Bradley Griffin
Divisional Dean & Professor I of Theatre

Danah S. Sanders
Office Manager

Denise Lopez
Administrative Assistant Finance

Bronson Somerville
Academic Support Resources Specialist (ASRS)

Christopher Jerabek
Administrative Assistant Recruiting

Austyn Weeks
Administrative Assistant Events