Emerson College

Experience East Coast Visual & Media Arts

Who Are We?

At Emerson’s Department of Visual and Media Arts, the process of transforming your vision into reality is fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding. You’ll dive right in and start working with talented mentors, collaborators, and crew members from day one.

We’re all about learning by doing. Is your medium film or video? The Internet or animationStudio television or audio? Are you drawn to fictional narratives or documentaries? Commercial or experimental projects? Writingdirecting, or post-production? Whatever your passion, our department offers unlimited opportunities to grow, collaborate, and thrive—plus access to sophisticated, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that help your creativity take flight.

The best teachers in a hard to beat city

You’ll learn from experienced faculty members who are teachers, doers, and industry players, collaborate with talented classmates, and benefit from studying in a city that ranks among the top five U.S. media markets. Boston’s prominence as an increasingly popular location for major feature film shoots provides limitless opportunities for internships, jobs, and freelance assignments. The area also boasts dozens of theaters, television and radio stations, film festivals, and art museums and galleries that offer outlets for your work.

Nothing like killer contacts

Once you graduate, you’ll benefit from Emerson’s extensive alumni network, which spans every medium—and every market—in the entertainment industry.

Contact Info

120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 824-8500
Email: admission@emerson.edu