Media Arts is an innovative program that combines the study of communications theory and media production with the educational tradition of the liberal arts.
Why Earn Your BA in Media Arts at Sacred Heart?
Students majoring in media arts at Sacred Heart University examine the theories and concepts behind contemporary communications and media; learning to analyze films, genres, directors and hone critical writing skills. The production of both magazines and newspapers are integral parts of the program.
Benefits
Concentrations
Media Arts majors can choose from 3 concentrations:
Film & Television
Media arts majors concentrating in film, television and media take courses in this area of study with a particular emphasis on the moving image. This academic path is meant to be enriching rather than confining. The department of Communication and Media Arts understands that our field engages with a constantly changing media landscape, and we are committed to giving our students ample room within the major to choose their own path.
Journalism
The concentration in journalism combines traditional print-focused work with multimedia production, providing students the opportunity to develop the writing and media skills required in contemporary journalism. Students will take classes in the history, theory and production of journalism, and will graduate prepared to be active and engaged citizens working as communication professionals.
Performing Arts
The performing arts track is designed to give students the opportunity to combine their love of performance with the theory and practice of media studies. Majors who choose this concentration will take courses in communication and media studies as well as music, theater and dance. Students will produce in-depth presentations, performances and written work and will acquire the knowledge and technical skills to pursue careers in the media and arts as they develop a theoretical, aesthetic and historical understanding of the professional fields.
January 2025
School of Communication, Media and the Arts
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts,
FAIRFIELD,
Connecticut,
06825, United States
Students must have completed the equivalent of a United States secondary-school education (approximately twelve years of formal education) and have the appropriate diploma or satisfactory results on leaving examinations.
For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:
Other Acceptable Exam Scores
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
