Communications and Performing Arts
The Department of Communications & Performing Arts provides courses that: begin the
preparation of specialists who diagnose and treat persons who have speech, language
and/or hearing disabilities; improve spoken English and oral presentation; foster
an appreciation for music; specialize in training for performance and technical theatre;
examine the effects of the mass media; prepare students for careers in radio, television,
recording and editing
Degree Programs and Directors
Media Arts A.S.
John Acosta
Program Director
John.Acosta@kbcc.cuny.edu
(Tel) 718-368-5205
E-323
Speech Communication A.S.
Dr. Lili Shi
Director of Speech
(Tel) 718-368-5179
E-330
Theatre Arts A.S.
Professor Ryan McKinney
Ryan.McKinney@kbcc.cuny.edu
(Tel) 718-368-4809
E-210