5 Arts Preparatory Programs

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.

San Jose City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) in Art degree. Students planning to follow a transfer pattern should use the Associate in Arts degree. This degree may not transfer to all universities, and students need to inquire of the universities if they have a bachelors degree for their upper division course work. The Associate in Science has 2 possible areas of emphasis: Drawing and Painting or Photography. A minimum of 3 courses in the Art major must be taken at San Jose City College. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course in the major and area of emphasis for graduation.

The eight-month Art Fundamentals (AFD) certificate program provides a strong foundation in traditional and digital art. Designed to build skills in art, design, creativity, communication and critical thinking, AFD will prepare you for further education and a career path in fields such as animation, illustration and graphic design. You will experience hands-on learning under the guidance of working artists.

This leading level 4 UAL Foundation course at Morley College will challenge and develop your interests, skills, and understanding of art and design. The course is designed to encourage exploration, experimentation, and risk-taking through project assignments, presentations, and group critiques.

This two-year diploma program enables you to pursue a university education in the sciences and complete a diploma and a university degree in as little as four years at the University of Toronto (St. George or Scarborough), York University, or Trent University. Courses include Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and a range of Humanities and Social Sciences.