Program Description:

The Communication and Media Arts program emphasizes courses in writing, speaking, and the media, providing an excellent foundation in liberal arts and sciences. This program prepares students for transfer in areas such as print and broadcast journalism, media and public relations, corporate communications, and graphic design and advertising.

Careers in the field:

Copywriter, Creative Director, Market Researcher, Media Analyst, Lobbyist, Corporate Communications Officer, College Professor, Film Director, Speech Writer, Press Agent, Technical Writer, News Anchor, Sound Technician, Pubic Relations Manager, Editor

Schools to transfer to:

SUNY: Brockport, Buffalo State, Fredonia, University at Buffalo, Oswego, Cortland; Rochester Institute of Technology, Niagara University, Roberts Wesleyan College, Morgan State College, St. John Fisher College

Specific skills learned:

Photography, script writing, journalism, video production and editing, radio broadcasting, interpersonal communication, small group communication, media literacy,
mass communication, pubic speaking, listening skills

Full-time faculty:

Ilene Benz • Lori Moses • Mary-Jo Popovici • Thomas Proietti • Tamara Hillabush-Walker

Coursework enhancement activities available:

Monroe Doctrine • Toastmasters International • Otis Young Motivational Speech Contest • WMCC the Fuse

Suggested Schedule:

1st Semester - (15 credits)

• ENG 101 - College Composition or ENG 200 - Advanced Composition
• COM 101 - Intro to Mass Media
• SPC 141 - Interpersonal Communication or SPC 143 Small Group Communication
• MTH 150 - Survey of Math (or higher)
• Social Science Elective

2nd Semester - (17 credits)

• ENG 250 - Professional Communication
• COM 109 - Intro to Public Relations or COM 141 Intro to Radio / TV
• COM 120 Media Literacy
• Humanities Elective
• Natural Science Elective
• Health / Physical Education: Courses can be 1 or 2 credits. Two req. for degree.

3rd Semester - (15 credits)

• COM 131 - Print Journalism or COM 230 - Scriptwriting
• COM 150 - Video Production and Editing or PHO 106 - Photography I
• Social Science Elective
• Natural Science Elective
• Elective: Credit bearing as recommended by advisor
• Health / Physical Education: need if 2 credits have not been completed.

4th Semester - (15 credits)

• COM 270 - Media and Society
• ART 109 or ART 118 or ART 119
• Social Science Elective
• Elective: Credit bearing as recommended by advisor
• Elective: Credit bearing as recommended by advisor

 

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Complete List of Communications and Media Arts Course Offerings (.pdf)

Complete List of Speech Communication Course Offerings (.pdf)

Complete List of Fine Arts Course Offerings (.pdf)

Full MCC Course Catalog (.pdf)