The Media Arts and Technology (MEA) Department provides a dynamic education in the fast growing field of digital design and communication technology. From computer graphics to web design, and from programming for games and animation to storytelling in HD video, the department offers a variety of courses and concentrations focused on the exciting future of media in the post digital age. Here is a list of Media Arts and Technology contacts.

Media Arts and Technology combines extensive hands-on experience with theoretical coursework in a comprehensive academic program. Students work in a state-of-the-art digital environment in BMCC’s media labs, television studios, audio studio, and post-production laboratories.

Programs Offered

Animation and Motion Graphics
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Animation and Motion Graphics provides students with the fundamentals of 2- and 3-dimensional (2D and 3D) animation, motion graphics and special effects. Graduates of this program can enter a growing profession or transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in Animation at Lehman College or other media-related programs at senior colleges.
Multimedia Programming and Design
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Multimedia Programming and Design prepares students for careers in a variety of industries, companies and institutions that develop, produce or market multimedia products, programs or services. The program instructs students in the design and programming of computer-based interactive products that incorporate text, graphics, sound, animation and video. It also develops different types of talent, both creative and technical, with the imperative that each understands the work of the other so that they can collaborate effectively. Students can select either an art or a programming concentration for this program. The Multimedia Programming and Design major allows students to choose from one of three discipline sequences: Web Design, Multimedia Programming or Digital Design.
Video Arts and Technology
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Video Arts and Technology provides a dynamic education in video, audio and television production. VAT students work in a digital environment in BMCC’s state-of-the-art television studios, audio studio and post-production laboratories. Students learn the entire process for creating professional video and audio programs from writing a script and creating a budget, to shooting a scene and editing a final cut. All VAT students complete an internship at a professional media facility. Most courses in the Video Arts and Technology Program (VAT courses) are restricted to students enrolled in the program.

All Media Arts and Technology students complete an internship, for which they will receive academic credit, or pass a career planning course. Students earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and may transfer to a four-year college.

Media Arts and Technology Clubs

Media Arts and Technology Clubs available to students include the Anime Club, the Cinema Arts Club, the Animation Club, and the Makerspace Club.

CONTACT

Media Arts and Technology Department
199 Chambers Street, Room S-622
New York, NY 10007
(212) 346-8525

mea@bmcc.cuny.edu

Name	Degree	Type	NYSED Code	HEGIS Code	CIP Code
Animation and Motion Graphics	AS - Associate in Science	Major	37124 - ANI-AS	5012.00	10.0304
Multimedia Programming and Design	AS - Associate in Science	Major	21882 - MMD-AS	5008.00	11.0801
Video Arts and Technology	AS - Associate in Science	Major	82563 - VAT-AS	5008.00	10.0202

Department: Media Arts and Technology