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Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts Pathway

This pathway offers a diverse array of programs designed to cultivate artistic talent, foster creativity, and prepare students for careers in various fields within the visual and performing arts, as well as entertainment industries. Students can explore programs in disciplines including Fine Arts, Music, Theater Arts, Cinema/Television, Graphic Design, and Game Art. Each program is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive education that balances artistic expression, technical skill development, and real-world application.

Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts Programs
 

Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts Programs

Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Animation - Foundation C
Applied Photography AA
Art - General AA
Art History AA-T
Arts Graphic Communication C
Beginning Cinema & Television Production SC
Cinema / Video Production C
Cinema Directing C
Cinema Post Production C
Cinema Producing C
Cinema Production AA C
Cinematography C
Costume Design Level 1 C
Costume Design Level 2 C
Digital Photography SC
Entertainment Industry: Production Assistant C
Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T
Game Art & Design Foundation C
Game Art & Design Production C
Graphic Design AA
Illustration C
Journalism AA-T AA
Liberal Arts: Performing and Visual Arts AA
Photography: Digital C
Photography: Photojournalism C
Professional Actor Training - Level 1 C
Professional Actor Training - Level 2 C
Professional Actor Training - Level 3 C
Screenwriting C
Sound for Film C
Studio Arts AA-T
Technical Theater Level 1 C
Technical Theater Level 2 C
Television Production AA
Theater (Technical) Design and Production - CalArts Pathway AA
Theater Academy Acting AA
Theatre Arts AA-T
Unscripted Television Production C
Music
Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Instrumental Performer C
Music AA-T AA
Music Songwriting and Composition C
Music Technology C
Vocal Performer C
Definitions:
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.

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More about Degrees and Certificates

  • An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
  • An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Skills Certificate (SC) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
  • A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.