Media, Communications, and Visual Arts

Master your Media Acumen

Featuring a state-of-the-art Communications Center and a convenient location to the media mecca of the world, the Media, Communications, and Visual Arts department on Pace’s Westchester campus provides you with real-world experiences in exciting fields such as film, production, journalism, and public relations. With a variety of degree options, our programs will immerse you in hands-on opportunities and individualized attention in small class sizes.

Unique Opportunities

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.

Logos for Abc 7, CosmoGirl, NBC, Tribeca Film Festival, The Early Show, and Jacob Burns Film Center

Internships

Our program’s internship requirement connects 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.

Communications Center

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.

Student Resources

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.

Undergraduate Programs

With a variety of degree options, our undergraduate programs open many doors for a dynamic career in media and communications. Through small class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities to intern at some of the world’s most exciting companies, you’ll be prepared to jump into this fast-paced industry.

Communications, BA

Digital Cinema and Filmmaking, BS

Digital Journalism, BS

Public Relations, BS

Sports Media and Broadcasting, Minor

Success Starts Here

"The staff and faculty within the [Media, Communications, and Visual Arts] department are all genuine and encouraging. Professor Lou Guarneri offers unique, hands-on class experiences and is down to earth. Dr. Paul Ziek is extremely dedicated and passionate about improving the department. There are many other people in the department who are inspiring and supportive."

Full interview with Pasquale Noce '21

Graduate Program

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. Our completely online program allows you flexibility, while providing practical, real-world training to start or continue to grow your career in communications.

Communications and Digital Media, MA (Online)