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Students in various communication disciplines

Rooted in Curry's nearly 150-year history of communication excellence, the BA in Media and Communication Arts is custom-designed for 21st century career success. Our diverse, flexible and entrepreneurial MCA program develops and empowers our students to become media content creators and strong communicators, demonstrating invaluable skills employers across all industry types are seeking. Our graduates go on to become Snapchat hosts, filmmakers, play-by-play announcers and sports journalists, social media managers, video game designers, podcast producers, and so much more!

Why Study Media and Communication Arts at Curry?

Good communication skills are the foundation of career and personal success. No matter what field you pursue professionally, having a solid background in written and spoken communication will allow you to express yourself clearly and effectively. Our professors keep up with the latest trends and applications in their area of expertise to keep your learning cutting-edge at Curry and beyond.

Explore Our Multi-Industry Relevant Minors

Students majoring in Media and Communication Arts have the opportunity to explore one or multiple diverse minor offerings, including:

Students also have the option to concentrate in Radio/Audio Production and/or Television/Digital Video or create their own individually initiated minor or concentration in consultation with a faculty member.

Courses You'll Love

Announcing for Podcast and Broadcast
Film Production: Red Cam
Game Design
Media Law and Ethics
Multimedia Journalism
Online Video: Producing and Marketing
Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
Social Media Communication
Theatre Practicum: Improv
Video Storytelling

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Complementary Minors in Other Areas

Not an MCA Major? No Worries

Our portfolio of exciting minors are now open to students of all disciplines across the College. These programs are designed to supplement majors in a variety of fields, including:

  • Business Administration
  • Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Nursing
  • Public Health and Wellness
  • Public Relations
  • Sport and Recreation Management
  • Studio Arts

...and so much more!

Core Required Courses (29 credits)

COM 1XXX: Orientation to the Media and Communication Arts Major
COM 1010: Fundamentals of Communication
COM 1XXX: Digital Media Basics
COM 1030: Career Speaking
COM 2230: Writing for Communication
COM 3XXX: Media Culture
COM 3450: Communication Internship
COM 3XXX: Designing a Media and Communication Arts Project
COM 3XXX: Capstone Seminar

Elective Courses (12 credits)

In addition to the core requirements, MCA students will complete 12 elective credits in the department, 2 courses at the 2000 level and 2 courses at the 3000 level, and complete an Internship (COM 3450).

MCA electives provide additional opportunities for students to pursue a minor(s) in consultation with their academic and PAL advisors. Note this curricular model enables students to pursue at least two minors in our department or a minor(s) offered by other departments. MCA students may also tread more deeply in a minor field of study or take courses beyond the 15 credits required for the minor.

1000-Level Elective Options:

THR 1410: Acting I
COM 1510: Beginning Radio Practicum

2000-Level Elective Options:

COM 2010: Public Speaking
COM 2030: Oral Interpretation
COM 2050: Announcing for Podcast and Broadcast
SPC 2060: Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
COM 2100: Managerial Communication
COM 2140: Social Media Communication
COM 2150: Health Communication
COM 2180: Leadership Communication
COM 2200: Writing for Broadcast Media
COM 2210: Writing for Media Platforms
COM 2220: Screenwriting for Film and Television
SPC 2390: Writing About Sports
THR 2400: Dramatic Literature
THR 2410: Acting II
THR 2450: Stagecraft Concepts
THR 2471: Theatre Practicum: Main Stage
THR 2472: Theatre Practicum: One Acts
THR 2473: Theatre Practicum: Improv
THR 2474: Playbill Editor
THR 2475: Stage Crew
THR 2476: Scriptwriting
FCS 2492: History of Film
FCS 2493: Film Art and Form
FCS 2496: Italian Cinema
COM 2501: Currier Times Practicum I
COM 2510: Radio Practicum
COM 2520: Intermediate Radio Practicum
COM 2530: Radio Practicum
COM 2570: WMLN FM Station Director
COM 2580: WMLN FM Station Director
COM 2590: WMLN FM Station Director
COM 2620: Broadcast Sales and Marketing Research
VGS 2640: Video Games: A Cultural History
VGS 2641: Introduction to Games
VGS 2650: Game Design
VGS 2655: Gaming Industries
FCS 2700: The Business of Hollywood
COM 2740: Television Producing and Production
SPC 2748: The Business of Sports Production
COM 2760: Video Storytelling
COM 2761: Digital Video Editing
COM 2762: Digital Audio Production
COM 2769: Desktop Publishing Adobe InDesign
FCS 2770: Digital Film Fundamentals
FCS 2775: Digital Film Fundamentals II
FCS 2780: Digital Documentary and Moviemaking
FCS 2787: Lighting and Cinematography
COM 2900: Multimedia Journalism
COM 2905: Photojournalism

3000/4000-Level Elective Options:

COM 3040: Persuasion
COM 3450: Communication Internship
THR 3470: Theatre Workshop
THR 3476: Scriptwriting II
THR 3480: Theatre Supervisory Board
THR 3490: Directing Seminar
FCS 3498: Film Criticism
COM 3506: Media Law and Ethics
COM 3510: Advanced Radio Practicum
COM 3525: Advanced Radio Announcing
THR 3545: Modern Drama
COM 3550: Broadcast Management
COM 3560: WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3570: WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3580: WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3590: WMLN FM Management Supervisors
VGS 3645: Video Game Theory and Analysis
COM: 3650: Media, Culture, and Society
SPC 3651: Sports and Media
VGS 3656: Death and Games
COM 3752: TV On-Air Broadcast Reporting
FCS 3760: Film Production: Red Camera
COM 3768: Online Video: Producing and Marketing
FCS 38XX: Global Film
FCS 3805: Film Topics
COM 4050: Independent Studio
COM 4100: Independent Reading

The Path to Your Dream Career

Just a few of the many media and communication industry careers include:

  • Snapchat Host
  • Filmmaker
  • Play-by-Play Announcer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Sports Journalist
  • Video Game Designer
  • Events Manager
  • Television Reporter
  • Audio Engineer
  • Producer
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Editor
  • Actor
  • Podcast Producer

Our Alumni in the Field

Our alumni and interns are leading the way at:

  • 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston
  • Barstool Sports
  • Boston Casting, Inc.
  • Boston Globe
  • Cramer Productions
  • CVS Health
  • ESPN
  • Kiss 108
  • MLB.com
  • NASA
  • NESN
  • Raytheon BBN Technologies
  • Reebok International
  • Wayfair
  • and at their own businesses!

Communication and Contexts:
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and virtual contexts, and platforms.

Creativity and Content:
Create a portfolio showcasing fluency with digital storytelling tools, media aesthetics, and performance practices.

Theory and Application:
Apply communication theories and basic research methods to analyze audiences, media aesthetics, media effects, and performance practices in historical and professional contexts.

Culture and Critique:
Explain how media systems, communication industries, and performance practices engender and engage ideas about race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and national identity.

WMLN Studio Recording in 1932

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In November of 1932, Curry College created the first radio broadcasting major in the country. For 90 years, the program has prepared thousands of alumni for the competitive profession of broadcasting, carrying a longstanding tradition of success.

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The Internship Program at Curry College offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by learning about their interests, skills, strengths, and values while acquiring course credits.

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WMLN is completely student-run, under the supervision of Director of Radio, Professor Ken Carberry '80. Students can get involved in a variety of positions from day one on campus - and even host their own shows!

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CC8-TV

CC8 is Curry College's television station, housed in our state-of-the-art Hirsh Communication Center on campus. Students can work in a variety of positions at CC8 through our TV Practicum course.

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The Currier Times

The Currier Times is Curry College's student-produced digital news publication. Students have the opportunity to blog, cover breaking campus news, write features, and produce photo slideshows, podcasts, and videos.

The Currier Times
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Semester Away

Not only do Curry students have endless internship opportunities in the Boston market, but we also offer study away programs in D.C., L.A., and N.Y.C.

Semester Away
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COM Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta is a highly selective international honors society for students who have declared an interest in the field of communication and who have achieved a high level of academic excellence.

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Study Abroad

Go global with Curry College faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!

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First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at Curry College helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

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Gen Ed

At the heart of Curry College's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

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Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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