The Media Arts Center Online
Get real world media arts training, online. Learn industry standard tools and techniques with focused instruction aimed to get you job-ready.
Cost of tuition
Learn more about the course offerings and the cost of tuition in the school catalog:
Spring Programs | Apr 28th - Jul 16th
9am – 12pm | Tue + Thu
Report a news package, from interview to post-production, in 12 weeks. Showcased on a student narrated newscast.
What you'll learn
You will move beyond theory and spend your time using the equipment and software found in professional studios.
This is a twelve-week intensive program. Throughout the course, you will work on individual and collaborative projects that result in a professional reel. This portfolio serves as a tangible record of your skills for potential employers or higher education applications.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Audio Production
- Audio Performance
- Video Production
- Video Performance
Jana Angel – Program Graduate
Spring Programs | Apr 27th - Jul 15th
9am – 12pm | Mon + Wed
Report a news package, from interview to post-production, in 12 weeks. Showcased on a student narrated newscast.
What you'll learn
You will move beyond theory and spend your time using the equipment and software found in professional studios.
This is a twelve-week intensive program. Throughout the course, you will work on individual and collaborative projects that result in a professional reel. This portfolio serves as a tangible record of your skills for potential employers or higher education applications.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Audio Production
- Audio Performance
- Video Production
- Video Performance
Cam Derr – Program Graduate
Spring Programs | May 26th - Aug 13th
1pm – 4pm | Tue + Thu
Film a short movie in 12 weeks and have it showcased at a local theatre. From writing to post production, learn skills that work on any set.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Screenwriting
- Cameras and Lighting
- Casting + Directing
- Editing
Cathy Beasley – Program Graduate
Spring Programs | May 25th - Aug 12th
1pm – 4pm | Mon + Wed
Film a short movie in 12 weeks and have it showcased at a local theatre. From writing to post production, learn skills that work on any set.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Screenwriting
- Cameras and Lighting
- Casting + Directing
- Editing
Robert Fillion – Program Instructor
Summer Programs | Jun 30th - Sep 17th
5pm – 8pm | Tue + Thu
For videogames, movies, broadcasts or anything that requieres computer graphics. Create a short animation in 12 weeks.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio and fundamentals
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Animation Basics
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
- Careers and Promotion
Blender Showcase
Summer Programs | Jun 29th - Sep 16th
5pm – 8pm | Mon + Wed
For videogames, movies, broadcasts or anything that requieres computer graphics. Create a short animation in 12 weeks.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio and fundamentals
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Animation Basics
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
- Careers and Promotion
Unreal Engine 5 Showcase
Summer Programs | Jul 28th - Oct 15th
9am – 12pm | Tue + Thu
Develop a complete marketing strategy that covers everything your project or business needs in 12 weeks.
What you'll learn
Learn all about social media for business or personal projects. This program covers everything from content creation to targeting and analytics, the tools you need to succesfully market your project or brand online. Hands-on training for marketing professionals using state of the art equipment and workflows.
- Content Creation
- CRM
- Advertising
- Strategy and Careers
Annaliese Kaplan – Program Graduate
Summer Programs | Jul 27th - Oct 14th
9am – 12pm | Tue + Thu
Develop a complete marketing strategy that covers everything your project or business needs in 12 weeks.
What you'll learn
Learn all about social media for business or personal projects. This program covers everything from content creation to targeting and analytics, the tools you need to succesfully market your project or brand online. Hands-on training for marketing professionals using state of the art equipment and workflows.
- Content Creation
- CRM
- Advertising
- Strategy and Careers
CRM Course Material
Summer Programs | Aug 25th - Nov 12th
1pm – 4pm | Tue + Thu
Report a news package, from interview to post-production, in 12 weeks. Showcased on a student narrated newscast.
What you'll learn
You will move beyond theory and spend your time using the equipment and software found in professional studios.
This is a twelve-week intensive program. Throughout the course, you will work on individual and collaborative projects that result in a professional reel. This portfolio serves as a tangible record of your skills for potential employers or higher education applications.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Audio Production
- Audio Performance
- Video Production
- Video Performance
Ashley Stroehlein- Program Graduate
Summer Programs | Aug 24th - Nov 11th
1pm – 4pm | Mon + Wed
Report a news package, from interview to post-production, in 12 weeks. Showcased on a student narrated newscast.
What you'll learn
You will move beyond theory and spend your time using the equipment and software found in professional studios.
This is a twelve-week intensive program. Throughout the course, you will work on individual and collaborative projects that result in a professional reel. This portfolio serves as a tangible record of your skills for potential employers or higher education applications.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Audio Production
- Audio Performance
- Video Production
- Video Performance
Jenny Perry Bender – Program Graduate
Fall Programs | Sep 29th - Dec 17th
5pm – 8pm | Tue + Thu
Film a short movie in 12 weeks and have it showcased at a local theatre. From writing to post production, learn skills that work on any set.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Screenwriting
- Cameras and Lighting
- Casting + Directing
- Editing
Ryan Guill – Program Graduate
Fall Programs | Sep 28th - Dec 16th
5pm – 8pm | Mon + Wed
Film a short movie in 12 weeks and have it showcased at a local theatre. From writing to post production, learn skills that work on any set.
What you'll learn
With a focus on hands-on learning and current industry tools, you’ll gain practical experience while building a strong portfolio.
By the end of this program you will learn:
- Screenwriting
- Cameras and Lighting
- Casting + Directing
- Editing
Corey Spencer – Program Graduate
Fall Programs | Oct 27th - Jan 14th 2027
9am – 12pm | Tue + Thu
What you'll learn
Students build essential skills to navigate everyday life. This life skills training focuses on four key areas critical for independent living and success:
- Communication Skills
- Money Management
- Humor & Social Skills
- Emotional Wellbeing
Samantha Perryman – Program Graduate
Fall Programs | Oct 26th - Jan 13th 2027
9am – 12pm | Mon + Wed
What you'll learn
Students build essential skills to navigate everyday life. This life skills training focuses on four key areas critical for independent living and success:
- Communication Skills
- Money Management
- Humor & Social Skills
- Emotional Wellbeing
Robert Fillion – Program Instructor
Virtual Campus
Unlike traditional classrooms where you move at the pace of the slowest student, our digital environment allows for real-time screen-side coaching. If you get stuck on a timeline in Premiere or a node in AI, your instructor can jump right onto your screen to guide your hand.
- Personalized Instruction: In a physical classroom, a teacher divides time among 20 desks. Online, screen-sharing allows the instructor to see exactly what the student is doing on their software in real-time.
- Access state-of-the-art workflows without the overhead of a physical lab. We bring the industry to you, ensuring you learn on the hardware and software you’ll actually use in your career.
- No Commute = More Creation: Instead of spending 1 hour driving to a lab, students spend that hour editing or designing.
- Cloud based learning environment for class materials, tools, submissions, assignments and more.
- Chat and email support available for students.
