Student Clubs and Organizations

“Spring into Art,” the annual showcase spotlighting the various visual and performing arts created in the Center for the Arts, was held in April 2024. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

Connect, collaborate and create outside the classroom

Media Study students at the University at Buffalo can join clubs that support creative work, collaboration and community. These organizations give students space to experiment with media, develop projects and connect with peers who share similar interests.

Whether you are interested in filmmaking, animation, photography or game design, clubs provide opportunities to build skills and showcase your work.

Media Study Club

The Media Study Club is an undergraduate organization for students in the Department of Media Study. The club focuses on building community, supporting student media projects and creating opportunities for collaboration across majors.

Members work together on creative productions, share works in progress and connect with students across the arts and sciences.

Weekly meeting: 
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 
286 Center for the Arts

Related student clubs

Media Study students can also participate in other creative clubs across UB. Here are a few.

Students collaborate to create animated projects while learning from one another. Activities may include frame-by-frame animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, character design, editing, voice acting and music composition.

The club welcomes students of all experience levels and provides a supportive environment for learning animation techniques.

Cinema Creation Club brings together students interested in filmmaking. Members collaborate on film projects and work toward producing higher-quality productions.

At the end of the semester, the club hosts screenings where groups showcase their work and share films with the campus community.

Creative Arts Club creates opportunities for students to explore different art forms through social and educational events. Members participate in workshops, volunteer opportunities and trips to local museums.

The club aims to provide a welcoming space where students can relax, create art and connect with others.

The UB Game Development Club provides a collaborative space for students interested in game design and development. Members discuss industry topics, share ideas and work together on student-led game and digital media projects.

Movie Club

Movie Club offers a social space where students gather to watch films and discuss them together. Screenings allow students to experience film as a shared cultural activity while connecting with others who enjoy cinema.

Photo Club helps students explore photography as a creative practice. Members share their work, learn new techniques and collaborate on photography projects.

Explore more student organizations

UB has hundreds of student organizations covering creative interests, culture, recreation and professional development.

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Joining a student organization is one of the best ways to meet people, build creative skills and gain experience outside the classroom.