Communications and Media Arts
Communication of all kinds – especially interpersonal, small group, and mass communication – forms the basis for all of our lives. The study of human communication provides a valuable foundation for any eventual path in school and life. The Communications and Media Arts A.A. program provides both communication studies as well as opportunities for hands-on media production with modern digital equipment in class, through the college-owned radio station, the award-winning student newspaper, and the on-campus television studio.
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Contact Information
Phone: (914) 606-6449
Office location: AAB 222
Email: Tanvir.Toy@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Instructor
Department/Division: Communications & Media Arts
Curriculum Chair Communication & Media Arts
Degree Information: M.F.A. in Television Production – Brooklyn College, B.A. in Media Studies – Queens College
Courses Taught:
- COMM 101 Understanding Mass Media
- COMM 116 Radio Production
- COMM 117 Radio & TV Announcing
- COMM 119 Broadcast Production (Online)
- COMM 121 Television Production
Honors and Awards: 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show – Daily: MLB Tonight
Publications and Presentations:
- Segment Producer, PBS Documentary (2020), A More or Less Perfect Union
- Producer and director of documentary, Undocumented Hope
Tanvir Toy holds a Master in Fine Arts and Television Production from Brooklyn College and a BA in Media Studies with a minor in Counseling from Queens College. His minor in counseling is significant, as it has provided him with a strong grounding in higher education practice. He has served as a student mentor and as an advisor at Queens College. The classes he took supported his growth as a college professor, while at the same time pursuing a successful career in TV Production. Tanvir gained much of his experience in the field by working as a producer for Major League Baseball Network where he won an Emmy in 2016. He has been teaching as an adjunct for Queens College since 2017 and is eager to make a contribution as a full-time faculty member.
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About Westchester Community College
Financial Aid
Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.
Sports
The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.
Locations
We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).
Career Pathways
Internships
Internship Instructor/Coordinator:
Eric Luther
Contact Email: eric.luther@sunywcc.edu
Transfer Pathways
- Delaware State University
- Empire State University
- Iona College
- Lehman College
- Lincoln University
- Manhattanville College
- Mercy College
- Pace University
- The College of Westchester.
- “2+2+1” option for Masters’ degrees at Manhattanville College
Transfer agreements vary for the schools listed, details are available online. After
successfully completing your studies at Westchester Community College you
can transfer almost anywhere, in-state or out-of-state. NYS residents are also
guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus.
