Communication, Arts & Languages Communication, Arts & Languages

Communication, Arts & Languages

About Our Department


Communication, Arts and Languages (CAL), one of the most dynamic and robust academic departments at FCC, offers credit and noncredit instruction leading to transfer degrees and career program certifications. The disciplines within CAL include American Sign Language and ASL Interpreting, Arts, Audio Production, Communication, Film and Video Production, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre, and World Languages.
 
Our instruction emphasizes experiential learning, whether in the art, design or music studio, the ASL Lab or in the classroom. Students learn and develop skills through instruction from educators who are professionals in their area of specialization and expertise.
 
CAL enriches our community through events held in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, which is home to many of the programs within CAL. The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater and the Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery host events throughout the year which provide our students with unique opportunities to engage not only with their campus community, but also with our local and regional community.

Spotlight


The “FCC Student Film Festival” is an annual film fest hosted by the Film and Video Program at Frederick Community College. Students who are enrolled in the Film and Video program or have taken a film class in this program at the college have the unique opportunity to screen their work in the festival amongst family, friends, and the community. It’s a night of artistic expression via stories created by our very own students.  View more

CAL Connects

CAL Connect.

In the Communication, Arts and Languages Department there’s a place for you. Watch the video to discover where you can Connect with CAL!

 

Faculty & Staff Contacts


Cynthia Baush, M.F.A. Assistant Professor, Art 240.629.7954
Kathy Brooks, Ph.D. Department Chair, Communication, Arts & Languages, Program Manager, Communication, Professor 301.846.2635
Todd Campbell, Ph.D. Program Manager, Audio Production, Assistant Professor 301.624.2844
Ivy Chevers, M.F.A.  Professor, Creative Arts Generalist 301.846.2477
Laura Cordova, M.A. Associate Professor, World Languages 240.629.7929
Chelsea Daggett, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Communication 240.629.7803
Rich Fulton, Ed.D. Professor, Communication 301.846.2547 
Michael Gersten, D.A . Program Manager, Music, Assistant Professor 301.846.2566
Tad Janes, M.A.   Program Manager, Theater, Professor 301.846.2515
Amy Mabey, B.A.  Academic Office Manager 301.846.2512
Sam Martin, M.F.A. Art Studio Manager 301.846.2569
Ana Maria Pinzon, M.A  Program Manager, World Languages, Associate Professor 301.624.2843
Leslie Puzio, Ed.D. Program Manager, Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Program, Assistant Professor 240.629.7819
Wendell Poindexter, M.A.,  M.F.A. Program Manager, Art, Professor 301.846.2513 
Jason Santelli, M.A.  Program Manager, Film and Video Production, Assistant Professor 301.846.2533
Shane Sellers, M.F.A. Assistant Professor, Art 301.624.2863
Jerri Seremeth, M.A.   Program Manager, ASL, Assistant Professor  
Christian Thompson, Ph.D.  Assistant Professor, Communication 301.624.2684
Tabitha White, B.F.A.  Arts Center Director 301.624-2827
Diane Xu, M.F.A Program Manager (effective Fall 2023), Graphic Design, Assistant Professor 301.846.2637
Department Chair

Kathy Brooks, Ph.D
[email protected]
301.846.2635
Office: F-143

 

Academic Office Manager
Amy Mabey
[email protected]
301.846.2512
Office: F-101