Communication Media
- Communication Media Degree
- Communication Media Labs
- El Show De Analeh Hands On Experience
- Advisory Board
- Student Stars
- Transfer, Career & Education Links for Communication Media Students
- Capital Student News
Communication Media Degree
The Associate Degree in Communication Media prepares students for careers in broadcasting and the media production industry, and for transfer to a university bachelor’s degree program in communication. Media careers include positions such as Producer, Director, Multimedia Specialist, Video Editor, Broadcast/Media Equipment Technician, Camera Operator, Reporter, and Photographer. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internship placements at area media outlets.
The degree program prepares graduates by developing oral and written communication skills, a sense of visual composition, facility in multimedia computer applications, and experience using technology such as video production equipment, film and digital still cameras, computer-based graphics workstations, and complex digital media production and editing systems.
Within the first two semesters, Communication Media majors meet with their advisor to begin selecting three “Communication Flex Electives” (totaling 9 credits) in order to customize the program to meet their career or transfer objectives.
Click here to see degree requirements
Communication Media Labs (TV Studio Room 1027)
- Used for classes in television production, photography, and public speaking — and for professional use by the Academic Media Technology department
- 1,700 square feet
- Audience area seats up to 50 depending on “stage” layout and equipment demands
- 3 Panasonic camcorder/ studio cameras and 2 Ikegami studio cameras connection to Control Room
- 3 cameras with TelePrompTer
- 1 Ikegami “skycam”
- Digitally controlled lighting system with fresnel, scoop, cyc, set, and other lighting instruments
- Wireless and wired microphones
- “CBS Grey” cyclorama
- Black, Blue, and Chroma Green curtains
- Connected to TV Control Room (below)
TV Control Room (Room 1031-B)
- 16-channel Grass Valley Kayak digital video switcher and effects generator
- 16-channel audio mixer with microphone processing units
- CD and DAT audio source with capability to dub from cassette or LP
- Intercom system connected to studio
- DVCPro/25 & 50 videocassette format recording with capability to dub to DVD-R disc, VHS, SuperVHS, BetacamSP, or even U-Matic (3/4″) videotape.
Final Cut Pro Multimedia Lab (Room 1001)
- 4 student Macs with Final Cut Studio and Adobe Photoshop software
- Ability to project from instructor’s Mac for instruction and presentation
Communication Digital Imaging Lab (Room 401)
- 17 student PCs with flatbed scanners, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop CS5 software
Communication Students On the Air as Part of Unique Community Partnership…
Students of Capital’s Communication Media degree program are building Watch “El Show de Analeh” Saturday mornings at 11:00am, on Univision WUVN Channel 18 in Hartford. Visit the website of “El Show de Analeh” “El Show de Analeh” in the News… |
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Communication Media Advisory Board
The Communication Media Advisory Board are professionals representing Hartford-based print and electronic media, university Communication programs in Connecticut, and academic leadership at Capital Community College. The Advisory Board meets up to four times per year and stays in contact via e-mail and discussion lists in order to continue the development of the Communication Media program and its courses.
Michael Bies Director, Academic Media Technology |
Ana Alfaro Producer & Host, “El Show de Analeh” |
Jane Bronfman Director, Marketing & Public Relations |
Lenny Colon Emerging Media Supervisor ESPN International/ESPN Deportes |
Dr. Catherine Eric-Soussi Communication Instructor |
Dr. Lynn Kelley Director, School of Communication, Univ. of Hartford |
Bruce Miller Media Specialist, Capital CC |
Stan Simpson Journalist |
Dr. Steven Minkler Dean of Academic Affairs, Middlesex CC |
Nyesha McCauley Director of Communication, Achieve Hartford |
Jennifer Thomassen Coordinator, Communication Media Program |
Joe Young Young! Studios |
Student Stars
Spotlight on graduates of the Communication Media Program at Capital Community College
Ayanna Wright Class of 2014 ![]() |
VANESSA AND PEDRO RIVERA Class of 2014 ![]() Both Vanessa and Pedro have a passion for media and are living their dreams. After an internship at WUVN-CH 18 Hartford, Vanessa was hired as a full-time marketing assistant for the station which specializes in Spanish programming. Pedro interned at WFSB-TV3 and works as a freelancer for various news stations and is also a video editor for “El Show De Analeh.” The ambitious couple has also started their own production company, PNV Productions, and cover weddings and numerous Latino events in the community. |
MADELINE CONTRERAS Class of 2009 ![]() |
DOUG FITZ Class of 2008 ![]() |
MICHAEL MORRIS Class of 2008 ![]() |
HENRY VIVAR Class of 2008 ![]() Read Henry’s Student Spotlight. |
LILLIE LAVADO Class of 2007 ![]() |
Transfer, Career & Education Links for Communication Media Students
The following are some helpful websites for students interested in pursuing educational and career opportunities in communication.
Careers in Communication Media
listed alphabetically by organization
- Broadcast Media and Journalism Career Guide – explore careers in Broadcast Media and Journalism with links to job descriptions which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about the industry, follow the related links below the career descriptions section.
- Connecticut Broadcasters Association – Current job postings at Connecticut radio and television stations.
- Connecticut Department of Labor – Career Paths Booklet
- National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations – National job listings in radio and TV
- National Association of Broadcasters – Career center sponsored by the national trade association that represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters; lots of good information for college students who are majoring in media or broadcasting
Freelance Sites
- www.inktip.com Screenplays
- www.mandy.com
- www.productionhub.com
- http://jobs.studiodaily.com/c/search.cfm?site_id=1947 Studio Daily job site
- http://screenwriters.meetup.com/262/ Middletown, CT screenwriters group, or search for other zip codes
Colleges & Universities with Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Communication
- Boston University • Boston, MA
- Central Connecticut State University • New Britain, CT
- Eastern Connecticut State University • Willimantic, CT
- Emerson College • Boston, MA
- Ithaca College: Park School of Communications • Ithaca, NY
- Lyndon State College • Lyndonville, VT
- Marist College • Poughkeepsie, NY
- Mitchell College • New London, CT
- New York University: Tisch School of the Arts • New York, NY
- Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT
- Syracuse University: Newhouse School of Public Communications • Syracuse, NY
- University of Connecticut • Storrs, CT
- University of Hartford • West Hartford, CT
Scholarship Programs for Communication Students
CONTACT
Jennifer Thomassen
Program Coordinator
Communication Media
Room 1007
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (860) 906-5016