Introduction and Philosophy
About Maine Media College
Maine Media College offers Professional Certificate programs and a low-residency Master of Fine Arts Degree program in the fields of photography, filmmaking and video, and multimedia. 
The school provides a focused educational experience distinguished by a dedication to craftsmanship, creativity, and critical thinking.
Located in the small village of Rockport, Maine, Maine Media College is in an area that has long attracted artists because of its supreme physical beauty. The school provides an immersive environment conducive to concentrated work. The curriculum honors historical forms and practices while embracing new technologies and modes of creative expression.
The campus provides studios, darkrooms, digital labs, library, post-production suites, fully equipped camera and technical departments, as well as a sound stage for student productions. Maine Media College students benefit from being part of the Maine Media Workshops community, interacting with visiting faculty while working with accomplished full-time faculty in the college programs.
Goals and Objectives
To honor historical forms and practices while embracing new technologies and modes of creative expression.
To provide a focused educational experience distinguished by excellence in craftsmanship, creativity, and critical thinking.
To support the creation of exemplary work in a student’s chosen medium.
To foster intellectual and artistic growth, academic success, collaboration, and community involvement.
To model professional practices and examine ethical responsibilities.
