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Division of Communication & Creative Media

As the media landscape evolves, so do we. Through professional training and creative adaptability, we prepare students to make a difference in industry, society, our world.

Division of Communication & Creative Media

Location

Center for Communication and Creative Media, Room 402B
163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact Us

Stay abreast of rapidly changing media trends and platforms.

As the world becomes more media driven, the Division of Communication & Creative Media prepares students to meet the demand emphasizing out-of-the-box thinking, technological expertise, critical reflection, and user experiences and appeal.

Equipped with state-of-the-art resources and spaces, CCM provides numerous opportunities for hands-on experience with professional-level technical equipment and technology or creatives of all kinds.



Division of Communication & Creative Media by the Numbers

89%

of CCM majors in the Class of 2023 achieved career success within six months of graduation.

71%

of CCM majors in the Class of 2023 participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity, such an internship, before graduating.

Accredited

Champlain’s Graphic Design & Visual Communication program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the national accrediting agency for institutions teaching art, design, and related disciplines.

Explore Facilities and Resources

If you need it, we got it. From camera equipment and software, to state-of-the-art computer labs and sound studios, The Division of Communication & Creative Media has everything you need to help you be successful in your work, while giving your experience a boost.

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Visual Art & Photography 
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Film & Sound 
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Media Rental & Other Resources 
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Sound Recording Studio & Policy 
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Scholarships & Aid

CCM values and rewards the academic and creative talents of students in our major programs through a variety of college and industry-sponsored scholarships and fellowships that support tuition and other educational expenses.

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The Emergent Media Center (EMC)

The EMC partners with businesses, public institutions, and nonprofits to create a studio environment where students can collaborate with each other, faculty, and clients to develop new concepts, processes, uses, and applications for games and other emergent media.

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Internships

Thanks to our Upside-Down Curriculum, many Champlain students become internship-ready early in their college career. Nearly 90% of all Champlain College students complete one or more internships by graduation—many of which take place at international locations.

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Around CCM

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Champlain Production Club

Academic, Art & Entertainment
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Chivomengro

Academic, Art & Entertainment, Student Publications
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Design Club

Academic, Art & Entertainment, Social
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Women In Film

Academic, Art & Entertainment, Diversity & Inclusion
More Clubs & Activities