You're going to develop the skills necessary to adapt to an ever-changing technological and knowledge-based society.
Prepare for the demands of an increasingly complex, complicated, dynamic, and globalized world. We have many majors and concentrations, so there's guaranteed to be something that suits your interest.
Majors and Concentrations
Game Design
Film/Video Production
Graphic Design
Photography
Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising Production
Communication Studies
Theater
Technical Theater
Digital Media Innovation
Develop a wide range of new digital skills that span social media, multimedia storytelling, information design, data studies, coding, and more to meet the needs of a flexible and changing global economy.
Change Your Major
Are you a current Fitchburg State Undergraduate student looking to change your major to Communications Media, Game Design, or Digital Media Innovation? Please fill out one of the following internal transfer applications.
All other transfer students must fill out the Change of Major/Concentration/Minor Form AND consult with the department chair to discuss the program requirements, including the capstone internship.
Graduate Programs
- MS, Applied Communication, Social Media Concentration
- Applied Communication Social Media Certificate (online)
- AI and Data-Based Communication Strategy Certificate (online)
Minors
- Communication Studies Minor
- Digital Media Innovation Minor
- Film Studies Minor
- Game Design Minor
- Graphic Design Minor
- Photography Minor
- Public Relations Minor
- Technical Theater Minor
- Theater Minor
Course Rotation, Plans of Study, and University Catalog
Meet Our Faculty
Student Portfolios
Communications Media Showcase
Beyond the Classroom
Internship Program
VISIONS Honors Program
Honors and Recognition
Comm Media Alumni
Events and a Look Inside the Courses
Facility, Equipment, and Lab Information
- Communication Studies theory classrooms are equipped with smart board technology to aid our students in advancing their studies.
- Film/Video Production students have access to industry standard production and editing equipment beginning their freshman year. Students get hands-on experience with a variety of film and digital cameras ranging from basic HD cameras to 2K and high end Arriflex film cameras. We have numerous post-production labs and suites running professional editing applications for both sound and picture. Additionally, the film and video facility houses a large motion picture studio that can accommodate multiple productions simultaneously.
- Graphic Design has a lab facility, work room, and a print room equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that gives students a competitive edge when they enter the field.
- Photography students have access to one of the finest darkroom and studio facilities in New England. Our students work with professional equipment as early as their first year. Students get a hands-on experience with equipment ranging from manual 35mm film to digital SLR cameras, medium format Hasselblad and Mamiya cameras, as well as traditional 4x5 view cameras. The photography lab is equipped with two large group darkrooms and several individual darkrooms. There are also two digitally equipped professional commercial studios in which to learn and create.
- Professional Communication students will produce professional text and will have the opportunity to be critiqued by experienced professionals throughout the program.
- Game Design students will have access to a game library/lounge which will allow them to research, play test, and experience games together on a variety of systems. The game design and development lab and game workshop room feature computers, tablets, and mobile device tools in multiple platforms for seminars and small group work.
Communications Media Labs and Studios
Game Design Labs
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locations
- CNIC 329 Game Design Lab
- CNIC 331 Game Design Lab
Graphic Design Labs
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Locations
- CNIC 338 Graphic Design Mac Lab (16-person limit)
Film/Video Labs and Studios
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Some Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (exact dates TBD)
Locations
Labs where students can work on their projects are assigned by the professor for each course.
- CNIC 306 EQ, Equipment Central to reserve equipment and film/video studio
- CNIC 310A Film/Video Studio
How to Reserve Studio: You must reserve the studio by making a reservation in person at EQ. Please be aware that classes also use this space during the daytime.
Photography Labs and Studios
Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Locations
- CNIC 350 Lab
- CNIC 222A, 222B Photo Studios
How to Reserve Studio: Studio use is reserved for current Photo students in the Studio Photography classes. Any use by other members of the Fitchburg State community must be requested by email cmcininch@fitchburgstate.edu and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.