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CSB ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL SCHOOL — AND THAT’S THE POINT
We built a different kind of school—one where creativity comes first, and students come alive behind the mic, the camera, and the screen. No lectures. No endless textbooks. No math. No science. Just media. Taught by industry pros, our hands-on programs are designed for creators and doers ready to turn their passion into a real-world career—in months. CSB: Where Media Careers Begin.
Broadcast Media Program
Hands-on training for careers in radio, TV, podcasting, and production—no degree required.
Launch your media career with CSB Media Arts Center’s industry-driven Broadcast Media Program—built on the legacy of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Train hands-on in Audio and Video Production, Podcasting, Radio, Sports Broadcasting, and Television—both on-air and behind the scenes. Learn from experienced media professionals whose #1 goal is to get you career-ready fast. Learn More >>
Filmmaking Program
Learn to shoot, direct, edit, and produce your own films—script to screen.
Lights. Camera. Your future. Learn every step of the filmmaking process—from script to screen—in this fast-track program built for aspiring directors, editors, and creators. Train on professional equipment and software while making real projects. Whether you dream of directing films, editing videos, or creating branded content, this is where your story begins. Learn More >>
Web Design & Development Program
Build beautiful, functional websites—and a future in tech—100% online.
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esign. Build. Launch. Our 100% online Web Design & Development Program teaches you how to create beautiful, functional websites from the ground up. You’ll gain in-demand skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and more—preparing you for freelance gigs or tech careers without a 4-year degree. Perfect for creatives who want to code and coders who want to create. Learn More >>
Social Media Marketing Program
Master content creation, digital branding, and analytics in a program built for the modern marketer.
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urn your scroll into a skillset. In our Social Media Marketing Program, you’ll learn how to create, grow, and monetize digital brands across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. From content strategy to analytics, we teach what today’s social media managers actually do. Taught 100% online or in person in Farmington, CT, this hands-on course helps you build real-world skills fast. Learn More >>
WHY CSB WORKS
Media Career Training That Moves at Your Speed
We’re not a four-year college—and that’s by design. At CSB Media Arts Center, you won’t sit through endless lectures. You’ll get hands-on, skills-based training in creative fields that are growing fast—without wasting time or money.
Whether you’re interested in producing content, building websites, editing videos, launching a podcast, or growing brands through social media—we’ve got a program that fits your path.
We Don’t Just Teach. We Support Your Next Step.
After you complete your training, our team will help you take the next step toward your career. We offer:
Our Grads Are Out There Doing the Work
Our alumni have built careers at media companies, creative agencies, production studios—and on their own. Some are producing content for top brands. Others are editing, writing, managing digital marketing, or launching their own businesses.
They all started here—with hands-on training and a dream. Watch Real Stories from CSB Graduates >>
What If There Was a Better Path Than College?
If your student thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to start their career sooner, CSB may be the right fit. Our graduates enter the workforce quickly, with real experience and without long-term debt.
We’ll help your child take their passion seriously—and turn it into something they can build a future on. Book a Parent Consultation >>
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