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Creative Media (Concentration)

Creative Media is an Area of Concentration that falls under Liberal Arts or General Studies at varying 4-year colleges. At the two-year level, it should not be confused with declaring a major; rather, it is a program track that is recognized by Alabama Transfers for the specific purpose of transferring to a four-year college. Upon completion of this course of study, students are awarded an Associate's degree that is transferable. Creative Media (which is promotion or storytelling via media modes) is discipline in the Humanities and Fine Arts. Creative Media experts do: Create podcasts; Publish online articles; create marketing campaigns; and organize successful events via media that can touch thousands. Areas of Concentration in the Humanities and Fine Arts cover a variety of disciplines share one thing in common; they focus on man's contributions to the arts whether we are talking performance based, art based, music based, language based, etc.... Students who explore career pathways in the Humanities and Fine arts may be interested in the following areas: Art, Art History, Creative Media, English, Foreign languages, Photography, Film and Television, Music, Theater and more.

Benefits of Choosing a Career in the Arts and Humanities Fields

Choosing to major in the Arts and Humanities can lead to creative careers in Writing/Journalism, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Art, Art Curator, Advertising, Public Relations, Publishing, Copy Editing, Graphic Designing, Grant Writer, Film Production, Photography, Actor/Theatrical Artist, Music Production and more.  With an Arts and Humanities 2-year degree, you will develop your unique skills and gifts and transfer so you can complete your four-year degree at a college or university and beyond.  Many Arts and Humanities students transfer to specialized Fine Arts Universities.

Our Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate and Science (AS) two-year degrees range from 60 to 64 transferable credits.  That means that once you graduate from Lawson State, you will be able to enter your four-year college of choice as a junior and secure a 4-year degree. To  increase your earning power, many Arts and Humanities students continue their education and get their Masters degrees and doctorate degrees in the select career pathways. 

All Arts and Humanities AA and AS degrees are backed and protected by Alabama Transfers (Learn More).

$69k
Median salary in 2023 for an individual with a Humanities 4-year degree.  For more information on your field, conduct a web search. Salaries can vary depending on discipline.
7%
Growth in the field expected nationwide from 2021 to 2031
100K
Medium salary of Art Directors
Explore Creative Media
Creative & Digital Media is a catch-all term that describes all kinds of audiovisual mediums, including online platforms, TV, radio, console games and more. People working in any of these areas are responsible for creating content, wielding the equipment, standing in front of the camera, testing the games (yes, that’s a thing) and much more.
(Career Map, 2023)

Explore Your Options in the Arts and Humanities Fields

Lawson State Offers a variety of Arts and Humanities Programs.  Expand to view listing.  To explore more Arts and Humanities pathways click on the Alabama Transfers bar below.  Any area of concentration you select, you can take the classes here at Lawson State or complete the bulk of your classes here, transfer early and complete a Reverse Transfer to complete your studies at the four-year college.  Student graduating from Lawson's Social Science Department are awarded with Associate 2-year degrees--either Associate in Science or Associate in Arts depending on the specific Area of Concentration the student selects.  With an Art degree, you can explore numerous fields to include: Graphic Design, Illustrator,Gallery Management. K-12 Art Teacher, Fine Artist, Animator, Printmaker, Curator. , Photographer, Airbrush Artist / Spray Painter, Architectural Illustrator, Graphic Illustrator, Technical / Textbook Illustrator
and more. 
Credits awarded (up to 64) do transfer to 4-year colleges.

  • Advertising (UA Only)
  • Art Education
  • Art History B.A.
  • Art Studio B.A.
  • Art Studio B.F.A.
  • Cinematic Arts and Theatre (UNA Only)
  • Communication Studies or Speech
  • *Creative Media
  • *Dance
  • English
  • Graphic Design
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • *News Media (UA Only)
  • Public Relations
  • Theater

*Indicates that this specific area of concentration may not be listed in Lawson's catalog, but students can still select the focus, for the area is listed under Alabama Transfers.  Contact the Records Office for adoption.

Alabama Transfers outlines what specific courses you need for each Arts and Humanities pathway (Area of Concentration).  Click below to review your area of interest or to discover even more Arts and Humanities pathways that may be of interest to you.

Explore your Social Science Pathway and more career options via Alabama Transfers.

 

Want specific information related to Lawson State's programs and course listings outlined in their catalog?  Click here.

 

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Location

Bessemer Campus 
Building A

Contact Information

Dr. Rebecca Duncan, Arts and Humanities Chair
Email: rduncan@lawsonstate.edu