Arts & Communications Division

FILM, DESIGN, PERFORM, WRITE, CREATE

The Arts and Communication Division (ARCO) at Mercer County Community College helps students tell their stories through images, sound, movement, design, performance, writing, and technology. Whether creating a painting, film, podcast, video game, or news article, ARCO students discover their voice while gaining real-world creative experience.

ARCO students gain hands-on experience with professional equipment and facilities earlier than many four-year institutions, building the confidence employers look for. Our studios, labs, and exhibition spaces rival or exceed those at other colleges and universities, demonstrating our commitment to industry-level learning.

EXPERIENCE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION AT MCCC

The ARCO Division hosts exhibitions, performances, screenings, and special events throughout the year, many of which are open to the public and showcase the work of our talented students.

YOUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY

ARCO is made up of many small programs that form a collaborative creative community.

• Small classes provide individualized attention.
• Faculty advisors work closely with students throughout their time at Mercer County Community College.
• Programs collaborate across disciplines, sharing courses and supporting each other’s projects and events.
• The result is a cohort-style learning environment where students grow as artists, storytellers, and professionals.

LEARN BY DOING

learning. From the start, students use professional tools and facilities while building their portfolios and resumes. Students in ARCO:

• Make films and produce broadcast content
• Curate and install art exhibitions
• Design for real clients and organizations
• Write and publish articles for The Voice, the student newspaper
• Perform music, theater, and dance in public venues
• Create video games, animation, and digital media
• Collaborate with industry professionals

 

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Lucas Kelly
Dean, Arts & Communication
kellyl@mccc.edu