Art Photography - Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

Working toward this degree, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the use of traditional and digital photographic technologies, the evolution of photographic and video art aesthetics and practice, composition and visual communication, and the ways in which images function in culture and society (Image Literacy).

This course of study bridges traditional black-and-white photography, digital photography, video and moving image art, historical, alternative, and experimental photographic processes, lighting, history of photography, history of experimental film/video, and contemporary trends.

Classes emphasize the technical, creative image making, critical analysis, and visual communication skills needed to prepare for transfer to four-year institutions or employment in the field.

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Cinematic Arts - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree

Working towards this transfer degree you'll gain skills in television and video production, script writing, directing, camera operation, editing, and audio post-production for various media platforms. The curriculum combines art and academics, offering both theoretical knowledge of film history and practical hands-on training in pre-production, technical production, and post-production editing and effects. The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (A.S.-T in Film, Television, and Electronic Media) is designed for students planning to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree with a similar major at a CSU campus. This degree guarantees admission to the CSU system but not to a specific campus. Graduates with this degree and a bachelor’s can pursue careers as videographers, editors, directors, or producers in film, television, social media, marketing, and technology fields. Students are advised to consult with an academic counselor to review specific course requirements for CSU campuses or other universities outside the CSU system.

Cinematic Art pathway