This Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly.

Our program is structured on the knowledge and appreciation of traditional Aboriginal art forms as well as introductory level theory and skills in a variety of other fine art and craft media.

San Jose City College offers Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificate programs emphasizing three major areas in Media Arts: Print Media, Motion Arts, and Web/Interactive Design. The Media Arts program is a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the converging fields of journalism, communication and new media technology. It responds to the need for people skilled in effective communications in all levels of society including industry, education, art and music, and the public arena.

The Certificate of Achievement in Art History provides students with the foundational knowledge in western and non-western art, from beginnings to contemporary art with a basic introduction to materials and techniques. The certificate requires students to complete two series of survey courses, and an art studio course to demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in the discipline.

Art and Design Foundation is a one-year certificate program that will provide you with a broad base of expert knowledge and technical skills in the field of art and design. This program is designed for students who want to explore a variety of art and design disciplines, to develop their portfolio for further study, or for those who wish to enjoy learning creative skills in a studio-based environment.

The Recording Arts program is designed for those who want to advance their skills in recording music, sampling sounds and mixing audio. At the completion of this program, you will be able to create, record and edit sound in analog and digital form. You will be equipped with a skill set that will enable you to enter a broad range of sound recording work with a focus on new recording techniques.

Arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed in a creative career. Discover career options while learning best practices in business, marketing communications, copyright law, and licensing. Hone a craft in a creative field of choice. Position yourself strategically with a professional design portfolio.

This exciting certificate course equips students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to restore precious artworks, with a focus on developing artistic talent and creativity.

The Basic Art certificate program is designed to extend the humanities related courses and provides access to the study of visual arts. It complements and extends the current Art History and Appreciation humanities offerings and provides an introduction to drawing, painting, and watercolor.

Art program is dedicated to the creative and personal growth of every student. The courses are designed to give students a solid foundation in the elements and principles of design that will prepare them for more advanced studies.

The Art Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed for students who would like to manage their own careers in the art world. This program includes a variety of courses in art, graphic design, general business, and accounting to help students develop the foundational skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive art world.

Within the HND year you will consolidate your technical skills by focussing in on the areas which are most important to your future progression. These include traditional and non-traditional, conceptual, installation art, approaches to drawing and painting, life drawing, printmaking, and ceramics.

The Foundation in Entertainment Arts program gives you the core skills you need to pursue advanced studies in animation, visual effects (VFX), or game design.

The mission of the Art History Program at Lane Community College is to introduce students, from all backgrounds, programs, and fields, to the rich, diverse world of Art History. The program critically engages artistic works produced within religious, social, and political conditions. It also emphasizes artistic technical procedures and the creator’s role in cultural production. Students will examine the concept of artistic and cultural production through interactive, interdisciplinary courses employing both foundational and cutting-edge processes in the Art History classroom.

Develop your technical skills and knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms, and take the next step towards your career as a visual artist. This nationally recognized course allows you to extend your existing technical skills and visual arts knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms. The course will be delivered through a series of themed ‘projects,’ where you will gain hands-on experience in researching concepts, exploring and developing ideas, and experimenting with a range of techniques to create your artworks.