New Media Studies

The New Media Studies major is a multidisciplinary program that combines theory and practice in the study of emerging forms of media, digital information and technology. To see the work of Alma’s New Media Studies students, visit AlmaNewMedia.org.

MacLab used for New Media Studies classes, among others

Through rigorous interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on media experience, and required internships students integrate media history, theory, research and law with applied project work.

New Media Studies prepares students for graduate study and for work in media industries including: graphic design, audio and visual arts, social media, gaming and simulation, e-text and web publication, and instructional technology. Representative fields of application include education, entertainment, advertising, journalism, promotion, media research and advocacy.

 

Alma College graduates have extraordinary placement rates into medical and law schools. Alma’s 84 percent placement rate into medical school compares to a 46.3 percent national average. Alma’s placement rate for law school is 86.9 percent, compared to a 66.8 percent national average.

 

Faculty Profile

Dr. Anthony Collamati

Dr. Anthony Collamati
Departments: New Media Studies

Dr. Anthony Collamati long envisioned a job for himself that would combine his love of films with his love of teaching. Though the assistant professor of new media studies originally studied English, his life ended up following a different script.