BA in Media Arts and Communication Studies in Boston United States | Northeastern University

The Departments of Communication Studies and Art Design provide a joint major in media arts and communication. This interdisciplinary program allows students to blend communication theory with creative narrative arts, equipping them for careers in documentary filmmaking, game design, motion graphics, interactive media, illustration, and animated shorts.
Art gives life purpose. Design enables living. Combined, they create extraordinary experiences. Artists and designers shape cultures, serve communities, and drive the global exchange of ideas. The Art Design Department faculty is committed to preparing students for fulfilling careers that positively impact others. Our curriculum explores essential knowledge, creative thinking, practical skills, and hands-on application, offering opportunities to master artistic concepts, techniques, and processes. We offer exceptional faculty, structured programs, and state-of-the-art facilities for immersive art and design education within a leading urban research university. Students can explore their interests, ambitions, and responsibilities in our changing world. Study abroad options include semester and summer programs in locations like Austria, England, Hawaii, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and Kentucky, providing intensive studio experiences that combine travel with creative work in diverse cultural settings.