Media Arts

Unleash your creativity.

Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Program Type
Career-Oriented Degrees
Pathway
Arts, Media & Culture
Additional Program Option
Hybrid
Credits
62

Technology, storytelling and art

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½'s Media Arts degree program studies the history and culture of video, print, audio and other digital media. Skills and experiences in the ever-evolving digital space make Media Arts graduates highly sought after throughout various industries. 

Program sheet

Illustrating a future

Samantha Hyde landed a job before she completed her degree.

Future designs

The Media Arts program offers a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum encompassing a range of creative disciplines. Students dive into the creative mediums in state-of-the-art facilities. Our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of media production.

A Media Arts student presents during class in one of the college's state-of-the-art media labs

Education by design

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½'s Media Arts degree also prepares students for further education. Common bachelor's degree programs to which our students transfer include those at: SUNY Oswego | SUNY New Paltz | SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology | SUNY Purchase | SUNY Empire State | Buffalo State University | Russell Sage College | Champlain College | University of Vermont—Castleton

On the cutting edge

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Media Arts Professor Nick Paigo demonstrates 3D printing capabilities in the college's Media Arts Maker Space

Maker Space and print center

feature state-of-the-art laser cutting, and 3D, screen printing, laser, large-format, vinyl, UV and dye sublimation printers

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ photography instructor Brandon Segal shoots photos in the college's fully equipped studio

Lighting studio

features industry-standard, professional-quality equipment

$80k

average salary

of a graphic designer in New York state

Careers in Media Arts

Getting ahead

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ alumna Julia Howard is seen in one of the college's Media Arts labs
Quotation

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ really prepared me for the real-world application. When I got to [SUNY] New Paltz, I felt ahead. I think it's a great thing Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ is doing."

Julia Howard graphic designer at BLKDOG 2019