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CREATIVE AND APPLIED ARTS

Supports a community of learners broadly focused on visual and performing arts as well as commercial application of artistic expressions.

DESCRIPTION

Interested in applying your imagination and creative talents? The Creative and Applied Arts ACP supports a community of learners broadly focused on visual and performing arts as well as commercial application of artistic expressions.

  • Our programs of study will help you develop artistic skills that can be applied in fulfilling careers in technical theater production, stagecraft, graphic design, web and interactive design, illustration, digital photography, audio production, recording technology, and more.
  • If a bachelor’s or master’s degree is in your future, our creative arts majors will prepare you for transfer opportunities in the areas of art, music, dance, theater, film, design, and photography.

CAREERS IN CREATIVE AND APPLIED ARTS *

  • Painters, illustrators, photographers, film makers, art critics, art teachers, and art dealers.
  • Dancers, choreographers, actors, producers, casting directors, talent agents, and set designers.
  • Composers, arrangers, music promoters, music teachers, sound designers, sound editors, and recording technicians.
  • Advertising artists, graphic designers, animators, web designers, and videographers.

* Many of these careers require a bachelor’s degree or higher.

STUDENT STORY

Adrian Mandujano

ADRIAN MANDUJANO

Adrian Mandujano had long wanted to open his own business. Which is why he turned to MiraCosta College’s entrepreneurship program when he went looking for the marketing and management skills to help him succeed. As media arts and technology major at MiraCosta College, Mandujano learned how to build a website. He interviewed local business owners and went behind the scenes at Legoland to learn how to treat customers right. And he also picked up pointers on crafting a business plan and staging cultural events. He is among the reasons MiraCosta College alumni are responsible for generating more than $252 million in added income to the region each year.

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

KEY: Certificate of Proficiency Certificate of Achievement Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree