Media Arts
Program Description
Associate in Science Degree
Step into the dynamic world of broadcasting with our Media Arts program, meticulously crafted to launch your career in television, radio, production, performance, editing, and writing. Whether you’re drawn to being in front of the camera or working your magic behind the scenes, this program delivers a perfect blend of academic coursework, hands-on studio production, and on-air experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
Our students get exclusive access to a fully operational television studio and the renowned Dale Dorman Radio Studio, immersing them in real-world production environments. From broadcast vocal performance to mastering television and radio production techniques, participants develop the skills that make them industry ready.
In addition to acquiring proficiency in computerized nonlinear editing, students will also be well-prepared for seamless transfers to four-year colleges and universities that offer advanced programs in broadcast journalism, radio and television broadcasting, and mass communications.
Whether you’re aiming to make waves in the broadcast industry or continue your journey at a top-tier institution, the Media Arts program equips you with the tools to thrive in today’s media-driven world.
NOTE: This program may qualify for MassTransfer. Please visit the MassTransfer website to confirm if the program you are interested at Massasoit and a participating state university qualifies.
Meet the Communicative Arts Faculty
The Media Arts Associate Degree meets the standards for MassTransfer, which is a statewide transfer program. The Media Arts program also thoroughly prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities upon graduation for further study in radio and television broadcasting, broadcast journalism, and mass communications.
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Digital Media Arts Center
The Digital Media Arts Center at Massasoit is a leading edge Digital Production facility that provides a full range of classroom and college related television and audio production services to the Massasoit College Community. The Digital Media Arts Center is a totally hands-on environment which actively recruits students, faculty, and staff to work in the facility on advanced equipment and provides direct access and instruction to any student, faculty, or staff member who wants to learn on, and about, digital media technology in a friendly, creative, and technically advanced facility. Services include full Broadcast Production studio, non-linear editing, multimedia hardware and software labs, and duplication of recorded campus events and programs. Programming produced by the Digital Media Arts Center is cablecast over the regional Massasoit Channel.
Radio Studio
Mr. Dorman, a famed Boston radio host, died in November 2014. He had been on the air on various radio stations in Boston for more than 40 years, including WRKO-AM (680) and Kiss 108 WXKS-FM (107.9). He was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame in 2010. Mr. Dorman’s family has generously donated his entire radio studio to the Massasoit Community College Foundation for use by the Massasoit Community College communicative arts program, complete with signed records and memorabilia. This wonderful donation provides the College an opportunity to expand its program, enabling students to gain hands-on experience working in a studio, one that was formerly used by one of the greats! The Dale Dorman Radio studio is located in the Fine Arts Building, on the Brockton Campus, and is an integral part of the education for our radio students.
Clubs
Radio Club is a student-run organization supporting the Radio Massasoit internet radio station. Its purpose is to provide broadcasting opportunities to students and train them in the operation of a radio station.
Media Axis Club is for students involved in the television side of the media club. They can expect to get immediate quality hands-on training in television production. The media club provides a stepping-stone to those who are considering a career in any aspect of media communications.