Media Arts Certificate Programs in New York City

Research media arts certificate programs in New York City. Read an overview of degree programs, admission info and program requirements for two New York City schools and decide which program is right for you.

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Comparison of Media Arts Certificate Programs in New York City

Prospective students looking for short-term professional and skills programs in digital and media arts have a couple of New York City area schools from which they can choose. Touro College and LaGuardia Community College offer certificate programs in digital media arts, although the focus varies considerably between the two programs. The Touro College program is dedicated to audio production, and the LaGuardia program covers multimedia arts topics. The certificate programs can be completed within approximately 1 to 2 years depending on how many courses are taken each semester. Both are conveniently located within the New York City area, providing a short commute for local residents.

	Touro College	LaGuardia Community College
Media Arts Certificate Programs Offered	Digital Media Arts Certificate	Digital Media Arts Certificate
School Type	4-year; private not-for-profit	2-year; public
Total Enrollment (2011)	14,530*	18,623*
Campus Setting	Large city	Large city
Tuition & Fees 2011-2012	$14,550*	$3,942 in-state; $6,102 out-of-state*
% of First-Year Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Aid (2010-2011)	100%*	79%*
Acceptance Rate (2010)	56%*	N/A - Open admissions*
Retention Rate (2010-2011)	82% for full-time students; 68% for part-time students*	68% for full-time students; 47% for part-time students*
Graduation Rate	34% for students who began in 2005*	14% for students who began in 2008*
Relevant Facilities	Audio labs and recording studios with industry-standard equipment and software	Media and technology lab
Distance from Downtown (Driving Distance)	2.3 mi (9 min.)	5.4 mi. (17 min.)

Source: *NCES College Navigator.

Certificate at Touro College

Touro College is a multi-campus, 4-year school. Its digital media arts certificate program is one of eleven certificate programs offered through Touro's New York School of Career and Applied Studies. The school offers digital media arts students access to specialized recording and production facilities for hands-on learning.

Digital Media Arts Certificate

This 2-semester undergraduate certificate program is intended for students seeking entry-level careers in audio engineering or production. Courses cover audio electronics, acoustics and sound, as well as common digital applications and audio processing and mixing equipment. Students also gain an understanding of the audio industry itself, with coursework that explores the music business, the role of the recording studio and post-production work.

Certificate at LaGuardia Community College

LaGuardia Community College is a public, 2-year school conveniently located in Long Island City, which is a short distance from downtown New York City, about a five mile commute by car. This community college is affiliated with the City University of New York (CUNY) and offers an undergraduate certificate in digital media arts.

Digital Media Arts Certificate

LaGuardia Community College's certificate program consists of 33 credits and covers coursework in multimedia and web design, web animation, video production and film. Students can choose from electives depending on areas of interest, including audio recording and web development. Students also have access to dedicated lab space that houses editing stations and software applications.

Other School Options

Westchester Community College, which is located about 32 miles north of downtown New York City in the town of Valhalla, and is part of the State University of New York system, offers digital arts certificate and digital filmmaking certificate programs.

For students who may be seeking undergraduate or graduate level degree programs, Long Island University - Brooklyn is a private, nonprofit school located about three miles from downtown New York City in the borough of Brooklyn. It has a Department of Media Arts that confers Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art degrees, Master of Art and Master of Fine Arts degrees in media arts, and a Master of Fine Arts in Television Writing and Producing degree. City College of New York, a 4-year public school located in the borough of Manhattan and about nine miles from downtown, offers a Master of Fine Arts in Media Arts Production that includes digital filmmaking.

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Online and Classroom-Based Programs
- Bachelor
  
  Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
  
  Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development: Graphic and Multimedia Design
  
  Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development: Graphics and Multimedia Management
- Associate
  
  Associate - Web Graphic Design
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Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
- Currently not accepting applicants from Minnesota or Tennessee
School locations:
Online Learning
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- Bachelor
  
  BS in Information Technology - Multimedia and Web Development
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Full Sail University
Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
School locations:
Online Learning
Online Programs
- Master
  
  MS in New Media Journalism
- Bachelor
  
  BS in Computer Animation
  
  BS in Graphic Design
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Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
School locations:
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Online Programs
- Associate
  
  AAS in Interactive Media Design
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American InterContinental University
Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
School locations:
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Online Programs
- Bachelor
  
  BFA in Digital Design
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Southern New Hampshire University
Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
School locations:
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Online Programs
- Bachelor
  
  BA in Graphic Design
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Herzing University
Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
- Currently not accepting applications from Texas residents
School locations:
Online Learning
Online Programs
- Bachelor
  
  BS in Graphic Design
  
  BS in Graphic Design - Print Design
  
  BS in Graphic Design - Web Design
- Associate
  
  AS in Graphic Design
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Penn Foster Career School
Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
School locations:
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Distance Learning Programs
- Non-Degree
  
  Career Diploma in Artist: Comprehensive
  
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School locations:
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Pennsylvania campus King of Prussia
Online and Classroom-Based Programs
- Associate
  
  Associate in Information Technology - Multimedia
  
  Associate in Web Design
  
  Associate in Web Design Technology
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Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Must be 17 years of age or older
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Online Programs
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