Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is the creative 💛 of . Undergraduate and graduate degrees in media, design, the arts, and the business of creativity.

Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is dedicated to the experiential education of students in the areas of design, media, entertainment, industry and the performing and visual arts. Westphal offers 16 undergraduate majors, 28 undergraduate minors and six graduate programs housed in award-winning, technologically-enhanced facilities including, four performing and screening theaters, film and music studios, an art gallery, notable collections of 30,000 historic costumes and Sigma Sound Studio recordings, a record label, and a Hollywood-level motion capture studio. Drexel’s renowned cooperative education program (Co-op) incorporates six months of professional experience into the curriculum for all undergraduate students. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Westphal values an experiential and hands-on studio approach to classes taught by industry-leading faculty. Our students produce sophisticated work through creative, interdisciplinary practice which provides meaningful, shared experiences that promote individual and communal growth. Eleven of Westphal’s programs enjoy national rankings, and Drexel is a U.S. News and World Report Top 100 University, located in the heart of Philadelphia, PA.

09/16/2026

So many new and familiar faces joined us yesterday for College Day and ! New Dragons, we hope you’re settling in nicely - we can’t wait to see you in class (and on set, on stage, in the studio, in the community, and so on!)

Italian fashion is coming to Philadelphia! 🇮🇹✨ is bringing Italia è Moda, a traveling exhibition celebrating the excelle...
09/14/2026

Italian fashion is coming to Philadelphia! 🇮🇹✨

is bringing Italia è Moda, a traveling exhibition celebrating the excellence and creativity of Italian fashion, to Philadelphia for its only U.S. stop at Drexel University from
September 14–27! 👗🇮🇹

Explore creations by renowned Italian fashion designers, including Francesco Murano, an LVMH
Prize 2025 finalist who dresses Beyoncé, costumes featured in iconic Italian films, and interactive digital installations that bring the world of fashion to life.

Best of all, admission is free! Don’t miss your chance to experience Italia è Moda while it’s in Philadelphia.

09/10/2026

We’re so excited to meet our at Welcome Week! Incoming Westphal first-years: keep an eye on your Drexel e-mail for details about where and when to meet your program director and classmates on Tuesday, 9/14 - and check out the DrexelOne app to see the hundreds of events scheduled for your first week on campus.

Tuesday is College Day, and we’re hosting our annual launch event with alumni guests, plus a block party to introduce you to our creative community. See you on campus!

07/07/2026

In the season one finale of Iterations: Creative Research in Motion, we look at two parallel approaches to multimedia climate storytelling at Drexel. Ben Kalina, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, uses film to translate overwhelming science into local, meaningful stories of impact. James McKinney, Grammy-nominated musician and producer, experiments with immersive audio, virtual reality, and music production to make climate data more accessible.

In the face of climate disaster, what role can artists, creatives, and designers play? How can creative research shape new approaches to environmental health and justice?

Catch up on season one of Iterations wherever you listen to podcasts!

05/29/2026

🎮TOMORROW!🎮 Graduating students from the Department of Digital Media will debut, demo, and playtest their new apps, animated films, games, and more. Head to the link in our bio to register for the DIGM showcase - and all WESTPHEST events!

05/22/2026

In a planetary emergency, is any idea too risky to explore? Join us on 5/26 for the Philadelphia premiere of Plan C for Civilization, a new documentary by Assistant Professor Ben Kalina.

Part thriller, part wake-up call, PLAN C FOR CIVILIZATION reveals the hidden world of climate tech — and asks whether or not we can still afford to ignore one of the most controversial ideas on Earth.

Link in bio to register for the screening & postshow panel! 🔗

05/08/2026

It’s all been leading to this 🐎

WESTPHEST, our annual showcase of student creative work, scholarship, and research, kicks off in just a few days - but our students have been building their portfolios and skills for years. Join us for exhibitions, performances, screenings, fashion shows, and thesis presentations as we celebrate the Westphal Class of 2026.

Link in bio to all events 🔗

🎓ANNOUNCING THE 2026 WESTPHAL COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS🎓We’re thrilled to welcome Digital Media alum Girish Balakrishnan bac...
05/05/2026

🎓ANNOUNCING THE 2026 WESTPHAL COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS🎓

We’re thrilled to welcome Digital Media alum Girish Balakrishnan back to Drexel to deliver the keynote remarks at our College Commencement ceremony! Girish is an innovative leader operating at the intersection of technology and storytelling. With over a decade of experience spanning studio strategy, business development, and production innovation across live action, animation, and games, he has helped shape how modern content is created. As Senior Director of Creative Innovation at Netflix, Girish leads studio investment strategy across emerging technologies, including generative AI, real-time workflows, and transmedia.

Esther Im, a Graphic Design major and member of , will represent the undergraduate class of 2026. During her time at Drexel, she worked at Apple as a
Content Development intern and is currently pursuing a career in design, creative strategy, and art
education. She has worked with the Dean’s Office at the Westphal College as a Marketing Intern, holds
leadership roles in several student organizations including the Campus Activities Board, and serves as a
guest lecturer for communications classes as part of her Independent Study. Post-graduation, Esther is excited to celebrate with her loved ones that are making the trip to Philly!

Gabriela Mosqueira Robles is an architect from Peru and a Master’s in Interior Architecture graduate from Drexel University. She earned her architecture degree from the University of Lima in 2020, including an exchange at IUAV University of Venice, and spent four years in design roles in Peru as a Design Coordinator and co-founding a studio focused on residential and commercial interiors. Her experience includes residential design and restoration work in Lima’s Historic Center. She later moved to Philadelphia to expand her practice through graduate study, working with Performance Kitchens & Home. Her work focuses on thoughtful, human-centered interiors shaped by professional and international experience. Gabriela is step into what’s next and continue shaping her path as a designer.

05/01/2026

Beautiful day to be a Drexel Dragon 🐉

04/25/2026

Here's a little sneak peek at my co-op in Los Angeles.

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