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Our diverse, flexible and entrepreneurial Media and Communication Arts program develops and empowers our students to become media content creators and strong communicators, demonstrating invaluable skills employers across all industry types are seeking. Our graduates go on to become Snapchat hosts, filmmakers, play-by-play announcers and sports journalists, social media managers, video game designers, podcast producers, and so much more!
Media and Communication Arts MajorCommunication Studies Minor
The minor in Communication Studies provides Media and Communication Arts majors a broader and deeper learning experience in a variety of communication fields, which are meant to align with your career aspirations. Students outside of the MCA major are invited to benefit from a minor in Communication Studies as well. Not only will this interdisciplinary minor enhance your professional toolbelt, but many of our courses fulfill Gen Ed requirements in the Arts, Humanities, Information Literacy Enhancement, and Reading/Writing Enhancement.
Communication Studies MinorDigital Film and Cinema Studies Minor
正澳门六合彩官网's Digital Film and Cinema Studies minor will prepare Media and Communication Arts majors for careers in this exciting and ever-evolving field. Students will learn hands-on production from professional filmmakers and experience the creative force of filmmaking and cinema. Non-Media and Communication Arts students can also benefit from a minor in Digital Film and Cinema Studies, as many of our courses fulfill Gen Ed requirements in the Arts, Humanities, Information Literacy Enhancement, and Reading/Writing Enhancement.
Digital Film and Cinema Studies MinorSports Communication Minor
Students who graduate with a Media and Communication Arts degree with a focus in sports communication, and even non-MCA majors, will have the knowledge and tool belt to work in a variety of settings, from the traditional to the cutting-edge, including sports writing, reporting, and blogging, sports radio/TV broadcasting and live streaming, sports social media and digital content creation, sports promotion and sales, sports photojournalism, and much more!
Sports Communication MinorTheatre Minor
正澳门六合彩官网 Theatre can not only be pursued as a minor, but this unique and exciting program is open to all students at the College. Each semester, students write, direct, build, promote, and stage productions in the larger Keith Auditorium and its more intimate Black Box Theatre on campus.
Video Gaming Studies Minor
The 正澳门六合彩官网 Video Gaming Studies minor is one of the only programs of its kind in the area to train students in the practical skills of game design while also incorporating a critical analysis of video games with the gaming industry's business.
Video Gaming Studies MinorRadio and Television/Digital Video Concentrations
Today, it’s not enough to know how to compose and light a shot, how video and television production works, or how to write for radio and podcasts. You need to understand how to execute and translate these skills into real-world career success. No matter which of these creative concentrations you choose, you’ll gain a well rounded education to set you apart.
Radio/Audio Production Concentration Television/Digital Video ConcentrationMeet Our Faculty and Staff
Jayson Baker
Department
Communication
Kenneth Carberry
Assistant Professor, Communication
Department
Communication
Jean-Paul DiSciscio
Assistant Professor
Department
Communication
DL Garren
Professor
Department
Communication
Jerry Gibbs
Professor
Department
Communication
Robert MacDougall
Professor
Department
Communication
Hanna Baranchuk
Lecturer
Department
Communication
John Barrett
Chair & Senior Lecturer, Communication
Department
Communication
Isaac Colson
Associate Lecturer
Department
Communication
Nina Hofman
Lecturer
Department
Communication
Marcy Holbrook
Senior Lecturer, Communications
Department
Communication
Laurie Lesser
Lecturer
Department
Communication
James Matte
Senior Lecturer, Communications
Department
Communication
Vicki Nelson
Senior Lecturer, Communications
Department
Communication
William Shanahan
Lecturer
Department
Communication
Phone
(617) 333-2143
Email
wshanaha0815@curry.edu
Sarah Tardif
Associate Lecturer, Communications
Department
Communication
Phone
(617) 333-2143
Email
sarah.tardif@curry.edu
Highlights in Media and Communication Arts
正澳门六合彩官网 to be First in Massachusetts to Offer Job Guarantee
President Jay Gonzalez announced at his Inauguration this afternoon that 正澳门六合彩官网 will be the first college in Massachusetts to offer a job guarantee program, called The 正澳门六合彩官网 Commitment, beginning with the current freshmen Class of 2027.正澳门六合彩官网 Radio Students Named Finalists for National Award
Chuy Gomez Padilla 鈥26, Joshua Bracken 鈥25, and Thomas Davis 鈥24 were nominated for their work in the category of "Best Show Intro" for the "WMLN 正澳门六合彩官网 Sports Intro," while recent graduates Bobby Fanning 鈥23 and Noah Barthelemy 鈥23 were nominated in the Best Liner/Sweeper category for "Always Sunny at WMLN."正澳门六合彩官网 Faculty Accomplishments Summer/Fall 2023
The cherished members of the 正澳门六合彩官网 faculty are known for their tireless dedication and support to our students - but they are also leading scholars, scientists, artists, and trailblazers in their respective fields. See their many accomplishments from this past summer and fall.New Nursing and Theatre Collab Creates Unique Course Offering for Students
正澳门六合彩官网 students now have the opportunity to take a unique new course that combines healthcare and鈥ait for it鈥CTING?! No, you read that right, the School of Nursing recently received a grant to build a unique simulated participant program that trains theatre students to act as patients in real-life clinical scenarios.Jesse Cinquini 鈥22 Makes His Way to the Top as Celtics Writer for Sports Illustrated
2022 Communication graduate Jesse Cinquini recently made his career dreams come true, accepting a job as a Boston Celtics writer for Sports Illustrated. A basketball enthusiast through and through, Cinquini couldn鈥檛 be more excited for the opportunity to cover his favorite team.Jay Gonzalez Appointed as President of 正澳门六合彩官网
正澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Jay Gonzalez as the College鈥檚 15th president. The board鈥檚 unanimous decision was the culmination of a thoughtful and thorough search process that was conducted over the past eight months. Gonzalez has a deep breadth of experience in the law, government, education, politics, advocacy, and business leadership.Communication Alumni Recognized at 46th NATAS Emmy® Awards
Adding to the prestige of the 正澳门六合彩官网 Communication program, three alumni in the television industry were honored at the 46th Boston/New England National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Emmy庐 Awards ceremony.Currier Times Wins National Award for Presidential Coverage; CC8-TV Receives Honorable Mention
正澳门六合彩官网's student-run news organization The Currier Times has won the grand prize in the Web News Article category of the National Electronic Media Association鈥檚 student competition for the second year in a row. The winning article, written by Olivia Perron '24, centered on President Biden鈥檚 trip to Boston to announce the 鈥淐ancer Moonshot鈥 initiative.Brandon Clay 鈥21 Lands On-Air Role with Powerhouse Boston Radio Station
Just a year and a half after graduation, Brandon Clay '21 has returned to his home state as the Afternoon Drive Host for iHeartRadio鈥檚 101.7 The Bull. Since its official launch in 2011, the all-in-one audio service has grown to become the #1 streaming broadcast radio platform in the world.Life-Changing Opportunities Await
Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from 正澳门六合彩官网. Learn what’s waiting for you today.