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The School of Communication, Media & the Arts is dedicated to developing lifelong learners who are creative and ethical communicators, artists and media professionals.
The benefits of a SCMA education are life-changing. Our graduates discover innovative ways to realize their potential. See why this one-of-a-kind school is so valuable to life after graduation.
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Vision & Mission
The School of Communication, Media & the Arts, as part of the College of Arts & Sciences, aspires to be known as a community of internationally recognized faculty scholars and mentors, accomplished students, and academic programs known for distinctiveness and excellence. We strive to demonstrate the value of the liberal arts in contemporary society through a value-based curriculum that develops strong leaders and contributors to the local, national, and global communities.
The SCMA Difference
What differentiates SCMA from other Media schools is simple – the students, the faculty, and the facilities.
- Our students are committed, creative team players. They are eager to learn and get involved and make a difference both on and off campus.
- Our faculty not only have extensive knowledge in their fields of study but also real-life industry experience that they bring to the classroom. They are dedicated to educating the entire person and are easily accessible for meetings and extra help.
- Our facilities include three production studios, including control rooms, a media theater and lecture forum and screening classrooms, all with state-of-the-art equipment.
Faculty
Students will be taught by established media scholars and industry professionals as they move through a curriculum that will be grounded in traditional courses and complemented by intensive workshops offered by media practitioners each semester. Our core faculty features instructors with extensive experience from their work.
Facilities
Outfitted with up-to-date multimedia production software and equipment, SCMA’s facilities support SHU students, faculty, and the university as a whole, serving all academic and athletic departments. Equally important, the Martire Center for the Liberal Arts has developed partnerships with outside production companies to develop opportunities for current and former students.
Internships
Not only do students gain valuable experience but they receive academic credit for their internship learning experiences. In addition to completing internships at top corporate media outlets, some students choose to focus on community outreach and teacher training opportunities depending on their career goals and personal interests.
Location
With the increase of media industry outlets in Connecticut, SCMA is the home of the next generation of film, television, and communications professionals. The close proximity to New York and Boston in the heart of the communication industry offers an array of internships and career opportunities. Getting early exposure to the workplace, and the chance to network and form professional relationships, in the Tri-State area and elsewhere, is part of what makes an SCMA degree so valuable.
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The Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts is designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technologies to support SCMA students, faculty and the university as a whole, serving all academic and athletic departments.