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Creative Arts, Media & Public Service

Welcome

This Career Community supports students exploring careers in digital media, music, gaming, animation, visual arts, theater, criminal justice, and public service. You will develop skills that employers value: creativity, technical proficiency, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.

Choose Your Major


Digital Media and Design Programs:

  • Digital Design and Animation (AAS) – Animation, motion graphics, and visual effects.
  • Digital Music (AAS) – Music production, audio engineering, and sound design.
  • Game Design (AAS) – Video game development and interactive media.

Public Service Programs:

  • Public Policy and Administration (AAS) – Government operations and nonprofit management.
  • Criminal Justice (AA) – Law enforcement, corrections, and legal careers.

Liberal Arts Programs:

  • Liberal Arts (A.A.) – Arts administration, media, education, and cultural organizations.

Relevant Options: Art (Studio, History, Administration), Theater, Music, Black Studies, Latina/o Studies, English (Writing, Literature).

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Gain Experience


On-Campus:

  • Work-study at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Center for the Arts and Culture (HCAC).
  • Student media projects and productions.
  • Theater and music performances.
  • Student organizations and leadership roles.

Off-Campus:

  • Internships with creative agencies and media companies.
  •  – Paid internships.
  •  – Professional development.

Where Students Intern:

  • Animation studios and design agencies.
  • Music production companies and recording studios.
  • Gaming companies and tech startups.
  • Museums and cultural institutions.
  • Law enforcement agencies and government offices.
  • Nonprofit organizations and community centers.

Career Resources

  • Resume and Cover Letter Toolkit
  •  – Access jobs and internships.
  •  – Get personalized feedback.

Professional Development

Certifications:

  • Adobe Creative Suite Certification.
  • Avid Pro Tools Certification.
  • Unity Game Development Certification.
  • Project Management Fundamentals.

Professional Associations:

Meet Your Career Advisor


Aleris Gonzalez
Career Advisor for Creative and Entertainment Careers

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ðŸÂ§&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Email: careerservices@hostos.cuny.edu
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Located in the D-building, room 210

Aleris can help you:

  • Explore creative career options.
  • Build your portfolio.
  • Find internships in media and entertainment.
  • Prepare for interviews.

Quick Links


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