Center for New Media
The Center for New Media at CT State Middlesex offers innovative applied degrees in new media production, with concentrations in audio and music production, corporate video production, digital marketing, film and video, multimedia design and digital arts, news and sports, and web design and development. We also offer a transfer degree in communication studies.
Join one of our cutting-edge Center for New Media programs and gain the knowledge, skills and experience you need for a competitive edge in the workforce.
Our Programs
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Content Creation and Short-Form Content
Learn to create content that gets attention and tells a story. Develop, shoot, edit and publish short-form video for platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube while building skills in storytelling, audience engagement and digital strategy.
Narrative Podcasting
Turn ideas, interviews and real-world stories into compelling audio. Learn the full podcasting process, from developing a concept and recording interviews to editing, sound design and producing a finished narrative podcast.
Live Streaming
Learn how to produce professional live content for events, entertainment, social media and online audiences. Work with cameras, audio, graphics, switching and streaming technology while learning how to manage a live production from start to finish.
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Our Team
Dr. Phillip Fox
Director, Center for New Media
phillip.fox@ctstate.edu
Rick Eriksen
Faculty, New Media Production and Multimedia Design
richard.eriksen@ctstate.edu
Dan Nocera
Staff, Corporate Media Production
daniel.nocera@ctstate.edu
Nicholas Chhoeun
Faculty, New Media Production
nicholas.chhoeun@ctstate.edu
Elena Sanchez-Ventre
Staff, Production Learning Coordinator
elena.sanchez@ctstate.edu
Todd Levesque
Staff, Media Operations Specialist
todd.levesque@ctstate.edu
Madeline Keithan
Educational Assistant
madeline.keithanresnick@ctstate.edu
Jenna Westfall
Educational Assistant
jenna.westfall@ctstate.edu
Services We Offer
Open Labs
Students can work on projects, including video, design, animation and more, in our on-campus labs. Chapman Hall, rooms 610, 612 and 629 are all available for open lab access. While classes are in session, walk-ins are welcome with the instructor's permission.
Professional Tools Without the Price Tag
You don't need to own expensive equipment to get started in new media. Center for New Media students have access to a wide range of professional production gear, including cameras and camcorders, microphones, headphones, lighting, tripods, audio recorders, dollies, VR equipment, cables, accessories and more.
Students can borrow equipment for coursework and productions, giving them hands-on experience with tools used in the field without the cost of purchasing their own gear.
Tutoring Services
We provide tutoring services geared towards the needs of any student taking classes at the Center for New Media.
Production Studio

The Production Studio enables the production of live and recorded programming, green-screen effects, motion capture and motion-picture photography. It can also serve as a music recording studio and a black box theater for live theater and acting classes. The new high-definition studio is located on the lower level of Chapman Hall, Room 632.
Streaming and Podcasting Studio

The Center for New Media's Live Streaming and Podcasting Studio is designed for today's digital media production. Students can produce multi-camera live streams, record podcasts and interviews, create live and recorded shows and develop content for online and social platforms.
The adjoining audio studio provides additional space for podcasting, voiceover, audio recording and music production. Together, the studios give students hands-on experience creating professional content from recording through live production and distribution.
The Streaming and Podcasting Studio is located in Chapman Hall, Rooms 633 A and B.
Master Control

Master Control offers a state-of-the-art learning experience and is nestled between the Collaborative Classroom and the Production Studio. A glass window looks into the Production Studio and the Collaborative Classroom, allowing students to work together on live projects. It features high definition production equipment, broadcast graphics, robotic camera control and large multi-viewers. Master Control is located in Chapman Hall, Room 630.
Green Room

The Green Room serves multiple purposes for the Center for New Media. It is equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, a makeup station and a mini-kitchen. Students can use this room to apply makeup before a broadcast or production and guests can relax before a performance. The room also serves as a meeting space. Seven people can fit comfortably around the conference table, which is equipped with a high-definition TV for presentations and video conferencing. The Green Room is located in Chapman Hall, Room 628.
High-Definition Screening Room

This room is equipped for screening high-definition Blu-rays, DVDs, Apple TV and online interactive content. The command station has inputs for computers, laptops, iPads, iPods and other devices. The classroom features a surround-sound system, a state-of-the-art projection system, a wall-mounted large-screen HDTV and a video conferencing system. The large, multifunctional room features movable seating that can be used for a lecture-style class or stacked away for a performance class. The Screening Room is located in Chapman Hall, Room 605.
Collaborative Classroom

This classroom is laid out in clusters so students can easily work in groups for class projects. The Collaborative Classroom features four television monitors that can display multiple sources and 24 top-of-the-line iMacs. There is also a glass window that looks into Master Control and The Production Studio. The Collaborative Classroom is located in Chapman Hall, Room 629.
New Media Production Classroom

This room features 24 top-of-the-line iMacs, equipped with the latest production technology and software. There are also laptop stations and workstations for students to work on multimedia and design projects. The New Media Production Classroom is located in Chapman Hall, Room 610.
Music Production Lab

The Music Production Lab features 24-track music recording equipment and acoustic sound panels. For motion picture recording, performances can be mixed to Dolby 7.1 surround sound. This room looks into the Production Studio, which can be used for music recording. The Music Production Lab is located in Chapman Hall, Room 634.
New Media Production Lab

This open lab features 24 top-of-the-line iMacs, equipped with the latest production technology and software. It is available for student use and has software to support all Digital Media Production courses. The classroom features a high-end projection system and surround sound audio. The New Media Production Lab is located in Chapman Hall, Room 612.
Video Editing Labs

The Center for New Media offers video editing labs for students taking production courses to work alone or in small groups. They feature soundproof walls and high-end iMacs with video production and design software. Learn more about reserving an editing suite. The Vidoe Editing Labs are located in Chapman Hall, Rooms 628 A and B.
Equipment Loan Room
The Center for New Media department offers audio and video production gear for production students to sign out. Students taking broadcast-cinema, communication, digital arts and photography classes can borrow cameras, camcorders, lighting kits, microphones, tripods and more during the academic semester for use in course projects. The Equipment Loan Room is located in Chapman Hall, Room 604.