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California State University, Chico

Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department

The Media Arts, Design, and Technology department engages you in the history, theory, and technical production skills of today's cutting edge media industries. Whether you're behind the camera, behind the mic, or behind the screen, this is where your creative journey begins. Explore the dynamic world of media production—from film and television to podcasting, photography, social media, and graphic design.

Explore Our Programs

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    Communication Design BFA

    Use your creativity to learn branding, logo creation, packaging design, and the power of graphic media to tell a story and engage an audience. As a designer, you become an artist, illustrator, problem solver, and visionary. Learn how image and words evoke strong feelings while delivering messages and informing the public — in print, digital, and on the screen.

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    Media Arts BA

    Prepare for exciting and diverse career opportunities in television, film, photography, and new media, both behind the scenes and in the limelight. From podcasting to broadcasting, from movies to social media shorts, take a look behind the scenes at what your future can hold with a degree in Media Arts.

Student Resources

  • CME Student Success Team

    Providing support for every CME student from orientation through graduation. We foster students' well-being, learning, and sense of belonging.

  • Clubs and Organizations

    Explore a variety of student clubs and organizations within the College of CME. Join a club to make friends and develop professional connections.

About Us

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    Internships

    An internship is an opportunity for real-world work experience in a supervised job that is relevant to your studies. 

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    KCSC Radio

    KCSC Radio has been an important part of the CSU, Chico experience for 73 years. This student-run radio station has been in operation since 1951, broadcasting via FM radio, cable, and now, over the Internet.

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    MADT Student Work

    While enrolled in MADT programs at Chico State, students will receive guidance from our faculty and develop skills that will enable them to produce outstanding work for their portfolios.

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    Digital Filmmaker's Guild

    The Digital Filmmakers Guild (DFG) is a student group interested in going beyond the boundaries of traditional video production coursework. The guild is composed of Media Arts majors as well as other campus individuals who desire to express themselves via the electronic media.

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KCSC Radio Is Now A Part of MADT

KCSC Radio has made the move from Associated Students in the BMU to the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department in Tehama Hall 308! KCSC Radio is run by student interns, so if you are interested in being live and on air, please contact Prof. Jennifer Meadows to find out how you can be a part of the station!