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3D Modeling and Motion Design - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

The 3D Modeling & Motion Design Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate appealing to those interested in graphic design, visual design, web design, video, and extended reality. Students will create three-dimensional assets used in video games, special effects, and entertainment. By emphasizing narrative, students will learn to tell stories in motion using compositing, keyframes, timelines, looping, motion tweening, basic scripting, and visual effects.



To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu
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Advanced Music Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

Add advanced skills of music production to your proficiency in either live sound production or post production. You'll learn advanced mixing, recording, and music production techniques and gain valuable experience working recording events in the NESCom audio studio and with the video department.



To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu.
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Advanced Post Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

Combine your current proficienty in either live sound production or music production with advanced skills in post production. You'll learn foley recording, dialogue recording, and field recording and production techniques and also gain valuable experience working video shoots, field productions, and film shoots with the video department.



To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu.
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Audio Engineering
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Bachelor's

The world of professional audio is broad, exciting, and competitive. NESCom Audio Engineering is unique in its diverse approach to preparing students for success in this rewarding industry. In addition to music production and recording, NESCom can prepare graduates for a variety of audio careers including post-production, live sound, and broadcast audio.

Audio Engineering students receive training in recording, mixing, and editing; a foundation in the physics of sound and electricity; and an in-depth survey of popular music fundamentals. With plenty of hands-on labs, students learn engineering techniques from expert faculty as they master equipment in world-class studios. Following a junior year choice between a focus in music recording or post-production, students culminate their studies with either a music album project, or a film or TV project in which they must capture, edit, and mix all dialogue, music, and sound effects.

Audio Engineering with concentrations in Music Production, Post Production and Live Sound Production

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Audio Engineering - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

This certificate is designed for students interested in courses providing basic knowledge in audio vocabulary, careers, equipment, software, introductory recording & mixing, technology, and music production.

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Communications Technology - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Based upon the courses that comprise the NESCom Core, this certificate will serve as a knowledge & skills-oriented introduction into the world of Communications Technology.
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Filmmaking Technique - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

Through this program, you'll learn the unique characteristics of filmmaking and storytelling, in both the planning and the artistic development of production. These skills can be applied to filmmaking, live production, documentaries and commercials, preparing you to build a career in this exciting industry.



To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu.

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Fundamentals of Video Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

This certificate is designed for students who would like to complement their current skill set, whether communications related or not, with the fundamental skills of video production. Courses will provide students with a basic knowledge in video vocabulary, careers, equipment, software, broadcast and studio production.

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Graphic / Visual Design
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Bachelor's

If you’re creative, like to work with technology, have a good visual sense, and want a career that uses your imagination, you may want to earn a degree in Graphic/Visual Design. Graphic designers convey messages visually for businesses and organizations. They use specialized software to create logos, motion design, print materials, websites, and much more. At Husson, you’ll explore topics such as graphic design, animation, 3-D modeling, web design, data visualization, user experience, and virtual and augmented reality environments. You’ll work hands-on, learning to develop content for a wide range of areas, including marketing, business, and non-profits, while gaining experience. And you’ll practice your craft in state-of-the-art learning facilities such as the Wildey Communications Center Design Lab and the Interactive Experience Center (IEX).

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Advanced Live Sound Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

Expand your career options in audio engineering with advanced skills in live sound. You'll learn advanced sound reinforcement and speaker system technology and gain valuable experience working live events for NESCom Mobile Productions and with the Live Sound department.



To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu
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Marketing Communications
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Bachelor's

Gain the skills and knowledge you can put to work immediately in your marketing career through this Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications degree program. You’ll study digital marketing, social media marketing, design thinking and innovation, public relations, marketing research and more. Plus, you’ll hone your skills and build your portfolio as you provide marketing services to real clients through Husson’s student-run marketing and advertising agency. 

Through our optional bachelor’s to master’s program, you can earn your MBA seamlessly in five years.

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Marketing Communications - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

The Certificate in Marketing Communications is designed for those students, including international students, who want an exposure to the creative side of business known as Marketing Communications. Topics covered include an overview of public relations, advertising, graphic design, and social media marketing.

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Photography - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

The photography certificate is designed to reestablish a link to traditional fundamental photographic practices, while embracing relevant technological advancements. The collection of courses within this certificate provides historical perspective, compositional aesthetics, lighting, and lens perspective, which are all still relevant.

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Radio Broadcasting - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

Gain knowledge of radio production and operational skills, including introduction to FCC rules and regulations, on-air performance as well as short and long form production. This is an opportunity to add performance and production media skills to your existing skill sets.

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Digital and Social Media Marketing - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate

The Certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing provides students with knowledge of the online and social media marketplace and how to strategically leverage it for business success. This certificate is designed for students as well as working professionals in the field of advertising, public relations, marketing and small business.

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Sports Journalism
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Bachelor's

In our Sports Journalism program, you’ll learn how to work as a journalist with a special interest, knowledge and skills in sports. Our students learn how to find and work with sports information. They also learn how to report, write, shoot and edit sports news for print, audio, video and on-air broadcasts. The Web, newspapers, magazines, radio and television all play a role in a graduate’s education. You’ll gain hands-on experience reporting sports news and doing play-by-play, interviews and color commentary for our radio station, WHSN 89.3 FM, for our television mobile-production unit and for our TV news and sports programming. And you can be a sports writer for our student-run, online newspaper The Spectator.

Our focus is to prepare our Sports Journalism students to become “backpack” journalists. They learn not only the writing part of the job but also the photography and video skills needed to be successful in this evolving field. 

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User Experience (UX) Design - Certificate
New England School of Communications
Certificate

In the user experience (UX) design undergraduate certificate program, students will learn how to create products that provide a meaningful experience to end users through the application of user experience (UX) principles.

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Video / Film Production
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Bachelor's

If your dream is to make films, shoot commercials, plan a documentary or direct a live television show, this program is for you. With courses in lighting, editing, directing, audio and videography, the New England School of Communications (NESCom) video/film production program prepares students to step into the workforce with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment. With hundreds of years of collective industry experience, our faculty work to help you develop expertise and creativity as you master the professional production, knowledge and skills employers demand. As part of their studies, students participate in live news and sports television broadcasts, film productions and group projects. Unlike other programs, NESCom video/film production students begin working with equipment in their first year.

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3D Modeling and Motion Design - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Advanced Music Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Advanced Post Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Audio Engineering
College of Business
New England School of Communications
BS
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Audio Engineering - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Communications Technology - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Filmmaking Technique - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
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Fundamentals of Video Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Graphic / Visual Design
College of Business
New England School of Communications
BS
Bangor
Advanced Live Sound Production - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Marketing Communications
College of Business
New England School of Communications
BS
Bangor
Marketing Communications - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Photography - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Radio Broadcasting - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Digital and Social Media Marketing - Certificate
College of Business
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Sports Journalism
College of Business
New England School of Communications
BS
Bangor
User Experience (UX) Design - Certificate
New England School of Communications
Certificate
Bangor
Video / Film Production
College of Business
New England School of Communications
BS
Bangor