The School of Communication and the Arts is comprised of five academic units, which are the Department of Art and Art History, the Department of Communication, the Department of Media Arts, the Fashion Program, and the Music Program.
The School offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Studio Art, Art History, and Communication; Digital Media and Studio Art Bachelor of Science degrees; and Bachelor of Professional Studies degrees in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. Among the minors offered by the School are Art History, Cinema Studies, Communication, Fashion Merchandising, Music, Photography, and Studio Art.
The School also offers the M.A. in Communication degree with an emphasis in organizational communication and leadership. Among the numerous distinctive characteristics of the program is that the degree can be completed entirely on-line.
The mission of the School of Communication and the Arts is to prepare students to live and work successfully in the increasingly technologically driven, global communication environment of the 21st century. Students in the School's five academic programs are immersed in an integrated approach to the study and practice of communication and the arts through the exploration of theories and models associated with their field of study, and by the application of what they have learned in hands-on, real-world practice experiences. Students also take advantage of extensive study abroad and internship opportunities provided by the School. The School of Communication and the Arts faculty represent diverse academic and artistic backgrounds and interests; and this diversity is reflected in their teaching, research, and creative activities. The School is dedicated to serving students, the professions of communication and the arts, and the New York State Hudson River Valley community of which it is an integral part.
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