This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus but requires one or
more courses be completed online.
The Communication and Media associate degree program offers students a choice of concentrations
that prepares students to enter a career in various communication and media disciplines
or to transfer to a four-year college where they can further refine and develop their
skills, earning a bachelor’s degree. Transfer agreements with local and regional colleges
enable students to make a seamless transition into a four-year institution. Program
faculty mentor students to help them select, balance, and sequence courses.
Whether creating content for traditional or digital media platforms, enrolled students
will acquire the skills to craft and communicate a message. A combination of core
course requirements, as well as specialized courses and general electives, provides
students with theoretical background and hands-on application. Field placement, a
portfolio, and experiential learning are built into the program so graduates are prepared
to enter careers with work experience.
In the Film concentration, students learn to imagine, plan, and produce stories and
messages for all media. Students will create narrative fiction, documentary, experimental,
and animated films, submitting their work to film festivals and learning practices for distribution through streaming platforms and traditional cinema.
The ubiquity of social media platforms and the prevalence of content like short-form
videos, motion graphics, and podcasts have increased demand for makers who know how
to tell a story to any audience – and with a variety of tools. Students will receive
robust training in image and sound production, animation, screenwriting, editing,
digital literacy, media, and film history. Students will learn to operate state-of-the-art
video, audio, and lighting equipment, along with software and tools. From short films
to podcasts and branded content for social media, students will learn to produce stories
that engage, inform, and entertain.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
Communicate effectively, both spoken and written, in a variety of contexts and across
a variety of platforms
Produce media that informs, persuades, or inspires an audience.
Create evidence-based research, orally or in written form, with visuals.
Participate in a work-based learning experience, and internship, and produce a media
portfolio.
Create visual stories utilizing image composition, sequencing, nonlinear editing techniques,
and the three phases of production.
Demonstrate competency in operating media production equipment and software in the
studio and field.
Discuss the history and forms of media production, its use, and its impact on society,
corporations, and government, from local and global perspectives.
Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will
help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college
or university.
Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of
Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional
benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of Communication and Media transfer opportunities.
Where Opportunity Meets Affordability
Why Choose CCRI?
CCRI, one of New England's most affordable colleges, is now completely free for Rhode Island students heading straight from high school thanks to the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship. For those pursuing a bachelor's degree, starting at CCRI can also lead to up to 30% discounted tuition at Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island upon transferring.
CCRI puts your success at the center of all we do. Staff from our Advising and Counseling, The Tutoring Center, Career Services, Benefits Hub, Financial Aid, Veteran Services, and the entire Division of Student Services is here every step of the way to help you reach your academic and career goals.
At One Stop we assist prospective, current, and former students, with a variety of processes including applying to college, checking financial aid status, turning in required documents, registering for classes, paying your bill, and more!
The Advising Center offers a full range of services for CCRI students. These services include academic advising, career, educational and personal counseling services.
Career Services collaborates with and prepares our diverse student population to make well-informed career decisions through professional readiness, exploration, and work-based learning opportunities.
CCRI offers financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to further their education without such support. The Financial Aid Department is here to guide you through the process.
CCRI offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of events, athletic programs, and student clubs to keep you engaged and connected throughout your college experience.
We're excited about your interest in attending the Community College of Rhode Island! Whether you're looking to discover your career path, start or complete your college degree, or take classes to enrich your life, we look forward to having you join our community!
