Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media
The Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media Department offers broad-based programs that can launch your higher education in the arts.
Programs
The department offers the following degree and certificate programs:
Digital Media A.S.
This program introduces you to a range of digital art and design courses along with a foundation in the fine arts. The program will prepare you to work in the computerized graphic design and web publishing fields. Graduates also will have the ability to directly transfer into related four-year degree programs.
Digital Media Certificate
Enhance your skills in design, digital imaging, animation, video editing, layout, and web-based and interactive media with this certificate program. This program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.
Fine Arts A.S.
This program will provide you with a strong foundation to go forward in studio art, graphic design or art education at the four-year level. The program guides you to master skills, to grasp the ideas behind those skills and to move on to a four-year program with the confidence that you are well-prepared. Students can take advantage of the college's 2,000-square-foot Teaching Gallery, which has a regular series of exhibitions during the academic year.
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science A.A. Art History and Gallery Studies Track
The Art History and Gallery Studies Track in the Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science program is designed for students who want to begin the first two years of a bachelor's degree in Art History and Gallery Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science A.A. Communications (Media) Track
The Communications (Media) Track in the Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science program is designed for students who want to begin the first two years of a bachelor's degree in Communications (Media).
Theatre Arts A.S.
This program focuses on acting, historical and contemporary theory and practice, technical theatre and theatrical design. The Maureen Stapleton Theatre, named after the Oscar-winning actress and Troy native, in the Siek Campus Center is the home of the Theatre Arts program.
Academic Advisement
Students in this department receive academic advisement by appointment through the department. When contacting the advisor, please use your HVCC email account and include your program of study.
Advisor: Jennifer Moran
Office: Brahan Hall, Room 119
Contact Information: j.moran@365dafa6.com or (518) 629-7347
NOTE: Current students asking questions over the phone may be asked for their FERPA password, depending on what is being asked. See Communicating with Students Remotely and Complying with FERPA for more details.
Faculty
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