Our state-of-the-art Communications Center gives you hands-on access to professional-quality equipment and facilities, including video and production equipment, video editing labs, audio recording studios, and TV studios.
Media, Communications, and Visual Arts
Master Your Media Acumen
Featuring a cutting-edge Communications Center and a convenient location to the media mecca of the world, our department on 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's Westchester campus provides you with real-world experiences in exciting fields such as film, production, journalism, and public relations.
#11
Ranked Best Value Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York (Source: ).
#8
Ranked Best Radio, Television and Digital Communication Master’s Degree Schools in New York (Source: ).
Top 17%
Best Colleges for Communications in America (Source: ).
Undergraduate degree programs and minor
With a variety of degree options, our undergraduate programs open many doors for a dynamic career in media and communications.
Graduate and combined degree programs
Our master’s in communications and digital media allows you to pursue an in-depth concentration in digital filmmaking and media production or social media and public relations.
From Dreams to Cinematic Realities
Step into the exciting world of media innovation with our innovative learning experiences offering you the chance to explore cutting-edge fields, including music video production, the creation of a cinematic universe, and hands-on drone flying. Student experiential learning in our department equips you with essential media skills, setting you on a path to success in the ever-evolving world of media and communications.
Documentaries
In our advanced film courses, you and your classmates will have the opportunity to produce your own professional-quality documentary. With a focus on telling important stories, the coursework immerses you in the documentary’s subject matter, which has included trips to Hawaii, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.
Enriching Opportunities
In addition to the Mu Iota Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association, our program connects you to local and national communications organizations and hosts networking events to help you develop relationships in the industry.
Our internships connect you to real-world experience in this fast-growing, continually evolving field. With our proximity to New York City, your internship options are endless and can include opportunities in fashion, national news, film, sports, and more.
Lights, Camera, Action: News and Stories
From Communications to The Clio Awards
Amanda DeSarno ’26 has always been drawn to the way stories, brands, and media connect people. As a BA in Communications student at Dyson College, she explored that passion through courses in electronic media, sports media, and hands-on internship experience in New York City.
Realize Your Creative Vision
Get ready to roll on your media, communications, and visual arts career at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø!