Study media arts at JCC
The Media Arts degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to a four-year program with skills in web design, digital filmmaking, photography, multimedia journalism, and electronic storytelling. Media arts graduates are found in fields like TV and radio broadcasting, photography, media production, journalism, digital writing, and film.
While at JCC, you’ll learn how to create and edit media and non-media content, speak with diverse audiences, and navigate an increasingly global workforce. You’ll also focus on media and professional writing, rhetorical analysis, and critical thinking.
Take advantage of internship opportunities to get real-world experience. JCC students have completed internships in advertising, art gallery curation, graphic design, journalism, photography, radio broadcasting, social media, TV production, videography, and web content.
2024 median pay for media and communication occupations: $70,300/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
This program is registered for the Jamestown Campus. Course availability may vary by semester, and some courses may be offered online. Consult the course schedule for current offerings.
Courses
Media arts skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Critically analyze various aspects of professionally created media.
- Demonstrate functional competence in media production.
- Conduct audience analyses and apply analyses to production choices.
- Demonstrate competence in developing media writing and professional writing skills.
- Model professional appropriate for media production.