Pathway: Arts, Humanities, & Communication

WHY MUSIC? The study of music allows and encourages careers in performance, education and even more opportunities in the entertainment industry which is projected to grow at a rate of 5% over the next 3 years with music directors and composers expecting a job growth of nearly 13% over the next 10 years earning on…

WHY MEDIA? Media at MCC offers classes in radio, TV, film, journalism, and mass media. A broadcasting degree is available as well as classes for transfer. The department runs the student-led radio station and the college’s student newspaper The Bay Window. A film club is also available for students interested in the film editing, production,…

WHY LITERATURE? A Taoist proverb reminds us that, “The Journey is the reward.” MCC’s English Department’s Literature courses guide students on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to find their unique voices and points of view, honing their writing skills and sharpening their powers of critical thinking. Along the way they encounter literary works–stories, characters,…

WHY LANGUAGES? At MCC, students can study Spanish, French and German. Our country is a bilingual community. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the U.S. Having at least a moderate understanding of a second language enhances your job skills and opens you to other people and cultures. French is one of the world languages used on five continents…

WHY Journalism? If you are interested in providing people with accurate information about the challenges, as well as triumphant moments that society is presented with, you may want to pursue journalism.  Journalists assist in the production and distribution of reports on current events.  Whether you are interested in writing for newspapers, magazines, news websites or…

WHY HUMANITIES? Studying the humanities will help become a more thoughtful and cultured person. The humanities examine areas such as art, theater, philosophy, literature, history, and music. You will learn to appreciate music, art, and dance. You will explore great thinkers and deep thoughts. You will be inspired to ask questions and seek answers to…

WHY GERMAN? German is a Global Connector. More than 185 million people in the world speak German. It is the most frequently spoken language in Europe and among the top 10 most frequently spoken languages in the world. German is a critical success factor. German is the key to success in college and job opportunities. German companies…

WHY FRENCH? French is one of the world languages used on five continents in more than 40 countries. It is as near to us as Canada, where French is one of the two official languages. Anyone planning on going into business, the arts or many other fields may find French useful. Anyone who enjoys travelling…

WHY FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION? Video producers create film and video projects such as commercials, documentaries, training videos, and other visual media. They often work for corporations, arts organizations, or non-profit groups, though some are independent and take on individual assignments. This job requires in-depth knowledge of various aspects of filmmaking and extensive hands-on experience,…

WHY ENGLISH? Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media, including advertisements; books; magazines; movie, play, and television scripts; and blogs.  Writers and authors work in an office, at home, or anywhere they have access to a computer. About 2 in 3 writers and authors were self-employed in 2016. You may earn…