New Media

Career Outlook

The way we communicate and do business evolves with technology. New careers in digital media production appear every day, and this program prepares you to pursue work in this field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that careers in media and communication will grow 6% from 2021 to 2031. The average annual salary for digital media occupations was $62,340 in 2021.

After earning an advanced degree, you'll be ready to pursue a variety of career opportunities in digital content, communications, and design fields. Some career options include:

• Animation
• App Development
• Advertising and Design
• Digital Content Creation
• Film and Video Production
• Video Game Development
• Web Design

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our New Media program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Ithaca College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• St. John Fisher University
• SUNY Canton
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Oswego
• SUNY Purchase

Develop Digital Media Projects From Start to Finish

The New Media capstone course mirrors the project development cycle you'll encounter in the workplace. You'll brainstorm and pitch ideas to a panel of faculty and then see the project through from concept to launch. Along the way, you'll record your progress and provide updates to the class about various challenges and successes.

At the end of the semester, each team unveils their project with a public presentation and product demonstration.

Sample Capstone Projects

New Media capstone projects include way-finding apps, video games, documentaries, original short films, stop-motion videos, promotional materials, and more. Some recent capstone projects include:

• Project Rock — a music video game similar to Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Players press color-coded buttons to match corresponding notes on the screen while a song is playing.
• Promotional Videos — a series of short films featuring three specific FLCC programs. Team members interviewed current students, recorded footage, and edited audio and video for digital publication.
• Holo Pong — a 3D hologram game based on the classic 1970s game. The cabinet includes two HD monitors and an acrylic plastic pyramid that reflects images on the monitors.
• Room 2420 — a 5-episode mockumentary that gives viewers a look into the process of creating the capstone projects.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• COM 101 - FYS in Communications and New Media
• COM 123 - Video Production I
• COM 200 - Audio for Film and Video
• COM 220 - Digital Video Editing
• COM 223 - Media Writing
• DIG 100 - Introduction to Digital Media
• DIG 120 - Digital Media Motion Design
• DIG 210 - Intro to Game/Mobile Applica Development
• DIG 256 - Team Production Capstone Project