Who we are

The title of the area really says it all.  We offer a variety of foreign languages including Spanish, French and German.  We also offer courses in Arabic, Japanese, American Sign Language and Omaha Tribal Language

In the Arts, students may take traditional arts courses like Drawing, Painting, Sculpting and Photography, or learn the use of computer tools in the creating of animation, graphic design, digital images and video.

The Theatre program trains students in the history, performance, production and cultural importance of theatre.

Our Mission Statement

We facilitate language learning to diverse student populations using an integrative approach stressing vocabulary and conversational skills as well as cultural awareness.

Career Programs in Interior Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Electronic Imaging Media Arts and Video and Audio Communication Arts stress the creative and technical aspects needed for success.  We will maintain state-of-the-art facilities in these high-tech areas.

Arts courses are offered to support transfer to four-year colleges and universities and provide foundation courses for students in the career Visual Arts programs.  Arts courses affirm and nurture the creative spirit in all students, including lifelong learners.  Additionally, Arts courses promote appreciation of Art as a discipline and the contributions of art and artists to the culture and history of humanity.

Our Programs and Descriptions

• Associate in Arts Degree in Art
• Certificate of Achievement in Art
• Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Imaging and Media Arts
• Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Comminication Art and Design
• Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design
• Certificate of Achievement in Interior Design Entrepreneurship
• Associate in Applied Science in General Commercial Still Photography
• Certificates of Achievement in General Still Photography and in Digital Photography
• Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre
• Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Playwriting
• Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Technology
• Specialist Diploma in Theatre Playwriting
• Specialist Diploma in Theatre Technology
• Associate in Applied Science in Video/Audio Communications Arts
• Certificates of Achievement in Video/Audio, Digital Cinema and Screenwriting
• Associate in Applied Science in American Sign Language/English Interpretation
• Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language
• Associate in Arts Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer in Spanish
• Specialist Diploma in Spanish for Medical Professionals
• Specialist Diploma in Spanish for Business Professionals

Department Contacts

Tom McDonnell, Dean of Languages and Visual Arts, 402.289.1331

Greeta Barrett, Academic Affairs Associate, 402.289.1306

Linda Milton, Faculty Secretary, 402.289.1336

Gregg Pejsar, Photo Lab Technician, 402.289.1237

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faculty

Languages Faculty

Jose Badillo
Karina Clarke
Allethaire Hitchcock
Dallas Jurisevic
Kathryn Twit

Visual Arts Faculty

Jamie Burmeister
Anne Burton
Jim Butkus
Adam Dienst-Scott
Amy Forss
Larry Gawel
Jim Hanson
Susan Healy
Rebecca Hermann
Patricia Hollins
Bob Maass
Luann Matthies
Lee Murray
Joe Piper
Nanci Stephenson
Sheila Talbitzer-Reynolds
James Wolf
Scott Working