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Multimedia Communications

Why Our Degree Works

CCV offers courses using current multimedia software and learning technologies that help you develop the skills most essential in today’s technological and global society, such as digital age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication and a high rate of productivity. Many of our courses are offered online or in hybrid format, using a combination of distance learning and on-ground classrooms. In addition, much of your coursework will emphasize hands-on active learning strategies, providing you with frequent and valuable opportunities to apply your learning in real-world projects.

Career Opportunities

Whether it’s in a corporation or small business, multimedia communication skills are highly prized. Because of this, a degree in Multimedia Communications can be a stepping stone to a wide variety of professions in the computer sciences, graphic and media communications, journalism, writing, art, entertainment, marketing, and human resources fields. The following career opportunities were recently listed for two and four year graduates in the field:
• web communications specialist for a museum’s dynamic website;
• podcast creator for a local newspaper;
• multimedia editor for a bookstore, writing, gathering and packaging content and
activities related to kids’ books, music and movies;
• multimedia producer for educational textbooks, developing interactive materials for
English language learners;
• digital marketing manager for a juice company;
• multimedia artist for a company that specializes in web-based training, including game-based learning programs used by the U.S. military.

Transfer Options

Recent graduates of the Communications program have attended Skidmore College,
Rutger’s University, Vermont College, Champlain College, Johnson State College,
Castleton State College, and Berklee College of Music.

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