Hands-On Skill focused learning

A school committed to learning by doing in the heart of Ballantyne:

To shape and prepare future media professionals

Media Excellence

Paving the way for a media career

Come in with a passion for media, leave with the skills to leave a mark wherever you go. Not convinced? Browse through our graduates:

See more graduates on our Alumni Yearbook page:

Upcoming programs

Driven by expert instructors with proven work experience in their fields, the available programs are focused on hard, job-ready skills. 

Apr 14th 2026 – Jul 9th 2026

6pm – 9pm 

Mon – Optional Labs
Tue – Structured Class 
Wed – Optional Labs
Thu – Structured Class
Fri – Guided Workshop

May 19th 2026 – Aug 13th 2026

12pm – 3pm 

Mon – Optional Labs
Tue – Structured Class 
Wed – Optional Labs
Thu – Structured Class
Fri – Guided Workshop

Jun 9th 2026 – Sep 3rd 2026

3pm – 6pm 

Mon – Optional Labs
Tue – Structured Class 
Wed – Optional Labs
Thu – Structured Class
Fri – Guided Workshop

Campus Tour

Schedule an in person tour and get a first person look at the classrooms and equipment.

AI for Business Broadcasting Creative Animation Digital Marketing E-Commerce Filmmaking Graduates

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Labs + Workshops

Hands on learning professional equipment industry software assignments workflows recording studios

Feel right at home inside a recording booth, directing a film shoot or opening professional edition software. Practice on campus guided by professional instructors and master the skills needed to succeed in today’s media industries.

Radio CLT

Click below to listen to the school’s radio, broadcast live from the campus in Ballantyne.

Enrollment Process

1. Syllabus

Learn more about each program’s details, explore your options:

2. Catalog

Learn about tuition and admission criteria

3. Apply

Apply for an onsite program with a one time $25 Application Fee.

4. Tour

Explore the campus at Charlotte, North Carolina

The Media Arts Center is an attract school, not a pursuit school. There are no admissions advisors, enrollment counselors, or recruiters of any kind. Everyone who works here is a teacher experienced in subjects they know deeply. If you want to be chosen for one of ten seats in an upcoming class the obligation is on you to read, reach out, apply, and tour. We are not a community college and do not accept everyone in the community.

We look for initiative, communication, and preparation in all applicants prior to consideration for acceptance.

The Media Arts Center is not affiliated with the CSB Media Arts Center.

3420 Toringdon Way | Suite 100 | Charlotte, NC 28277

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© 2023 The Media Arts Center Programs are avocational: designed for recreational, self improvement, or continuing education of occupationally qualified individuals. Avocational programs do not fall under board of education oversight. 

Application for Admission

Fill out this form to apply. Questions? marketing@ncmediaarts.com

Application for Admission

Fill out this form to apply. Questions? marketing@ncmediaarts.com

Application for Admission

Fill out this form to apply. Questions? marketing@ncmediaarts.com

School Catalog

Fill out this form to receive the school catalog:

Application for Admission

Fill out this form to apply to a program.