The Creatio Project
Creatio is a new initiative by Northwest University.
Creatio Institute
Academic programs to prepare students as creators in careers that include performers, producers, writers, and engineers. More
Creatio Studios
High quality recording facilities that will not only serve for recording, editing, and production, but will also serve as laboratories for students. More
URock
Outreach program to teens connecting the University’s students and personnel with the youth in our surrounding geographic area. More
Creatio Records & Productions
The label that will support and promote the work created by those associated with Creatio. More
Learning to Create in the Image of God
Creatio Institute
The lead program in Creatio will leverage Northwest’s proven strength in developing academic programs that support graduates in productive careers. Beginning with an undergraduate degree program (BFA) already established in Contemporary Music Industry, Creatio will work with the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Management, and School of Ministry to further develop degree programs in audio engineering, music industry business, and church media. In addition to degree programs, Creatio Institute will offer training in seminar and certificate programs focused on developing and sharpening the skills of practitioners. From one-day seminars to week-long boot camps and even the potential of online classes, Creatio Institute will be positioned to serve both professionals and volunteers throughout the music industry and the church world.
When Creatio Institute is fully developed, Northwest will be the only accredited university offering recording arts, music industry business, and church media degree programs in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the only program of its kind at an Evangelical Christian university on the west coast.
More about Creatio's Academic Programs
Creatio Studios
There are, already, many ongoing recording projects produced by the University; Creatio Studios will begin by bringing these projects in house now that a first-rate studio is being assembled. Creatio Studios will be busy producing University projects, as well as student projects. Creatio Studios will also exist to serve other commercial and nonprofit customers, including church-based recording projects, motion picture and video game soundtracks, and recording artists’ projects. Creatio Studios will stand as a colleague among the Seattle area studios in terms of equipment and access to top-rate engineers, and it will offer unique opportunities due to the resources of the Northwest University campus.
URock
Excitement is building as Creatio prepares to launch URock. This youth rock/pop music program, focused on serving students 11-18 years old, will leverage the resources of Creatio and the University to teach more than just music. In a very real sense, URock is a leadership academy for teens doing business as a music school. Teen-agers are naturally drawn to contemporary music, but too often the contemporary music “scene” is far from wholesome. Parents will know that this program is not only “safe” but backed by university-level quality. Students will have the opportunity to be mentored in writing, playing, creating, and performing in a live rock band as they build self esteem, discipline, and cognitive and teamwork skills.
Creatio Records and Productions
Creatio is already serving as a co-sponsor and concert promoter. This work will steadily expand to include artist development, career support, booking, business management, and tour management.
