Contact Information

Location:  Conlon Building, Room 237
Chairperson: Randy Howe, Ed.D., 978-665-3544
Secretary:  Paula DeLisle, 978-665-3260
Admissions Office:  978-665-3144 or admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

SUMMARY

We are proud to say our students develop the resources to pursue careers in a broad range of media, business, public, and educational organizations; or to continue their education beyond the degree they earn at Fitchburg State University. A unique feature of our curriculum is the strong emphasis on application of what is learned in the classroom to everyday experiences as a professional. It is our hope that what we teach will become meaningful when students have a chance to use them in ways that make important connections between learning and practice. We take pride in the dedication of our faculty to challenge our students to think critically. More than this, we are inspired by the abilities of our students to think, and create in ways that extend how people see their world.

FACULTY

The Communications Media faculty offers a wide variety of experiences to students who attend the university. Every faculty member holds a terminal degree and many provide leadership in their fields through research and publishing, along with producing and directing work in the industry. Several of our faculty members are also presenting original theoretical work at conferences and exhibiting their work at galleries and museums. Our faculty are recognized internationally as scholar-researchers and artists.

FACILITIES

Communication Studies theory classrooms are equipped with smart board technology to aid our students in advancing their studies.  Film/Video Production students have access to production and editing equipment that meets industry standards. Most students will have an opportunity to use this equipment within their first year. Graphic Design Macintosh lab facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that gives students a competitive edge when they enter the field.  Interactive Media students learn how to use professional tools and techniques by working with interactive design software such as Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver in our Macintosh-based interactive multimedia lab. Photography students have access to one of the finest darkroom and studio facilities in New England. Our students work with professional equipment as early as their first year. Students get a hands-on experience with equipment ranging from manual 35mm film to digital SLR cameras, medium format Hasselblad and Mamiya cameras, as well as traditional 4x5 view cameras. The photography lab is equipped with two large group darkrooms and several individual darkrooms. There are also two digitally equipped professional commercial studios in which to learn and create.  Professional Communication students will produce professional text and will have the opportunity to be critiqued by experienced professionals throughout the program. Game design students will have access to a game library/lounge which will allow them to research, playtest, and experience games together on a variety of systems. The game design and development lab and game workshop room feature computers, tablets, and mobile device tools in multiple platforms for seminars and small group work.

RELEVANT LINKS

• Four Year Plan of Study
• Catalog
• University Mission
  
• Graduate Programs
• Internship Program
• VISIONS Program