Multimedia Communications (A.A.)

The Multimedia Communications program blends creativity and technology to prepare you for the dynamic and rewarding work that impacts virtually every field and industry in the global society. You will create and design materials with moving and still images, text and sound in order to reach and engage varied audiences. Through coursework that combines hands-on technological savvy with opportunities for inventive and analytical thinking, you’ll develop skills in prioritizing, planning, and producing high-quality products. You will also learn how to manage complex tasks, work collaboratively, view issues and problems from different perspectives, and respond innovatively. In developing your abilities to use media as a transformative tool for self-expression, learning, persuasion, entertainment and interaction, this program will prepare you for a variety of exciting employment opportunities or continued study at the bachelor’s degree level.

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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