Media Arts

SUNY Adirondack's Media Arts degree program studies the history and culture of video, print, audio and other digital media. Specific skills and experiences in the ever-evolving digital space make Media Arts graduates highly sought after throughout various industries.

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

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of the Macintosh Operating System.
  2. Create various forms of computer graphic imagery using industry standard software.
  3. Create imagery for a commercial purpose and/or personal expression using a digital single lens reflex camera.
  4. Discuss the history of the Media Arts including styles, genres and prominent artists.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in presenting and critiquing various forms of imagery objectively.
  6. Create a portfolio/resume for employment and/or transfer opportunities.
     

Curriculum and requirements

The history and culture behind media arts lay a foundation for advanced courses. Students then hone their chosen craft through courses and cutting-edge software and equipment in disciplines including art, design, photography, videography and communication.

Degree requirements and sample schedule

Program sheet

SUNY Adirondack Media Arts alumna Samantha Hyde is seen in an on-campus portrait studio. Click to play the video

Illustrating a future

Samantha Hyde landed a job before she completed her degree.

Watch Samantha's story

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

SUNY Adirondack'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

SUNY Adirondack 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

SUNY Adirondack 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

SUNY Adirondack alumna Julia Howard is seen in one of the college's Media Arts labs
Quotation

SUNY Adirondack 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 SUNY Adirondack is doing."

Julia Howard graphic designer at BLKDOG 2019
Read Julia's story