Our programs in the fine arts emphasize study and skill development in a specific discipline while integrating many different media and perspectives. This distinctive approach builds an understanding of the rich relationships inherent in the world of the arts and enhances your ability to function as an artist in today's complex world. Our emphasis is on the development of a portfolio of work for consideration by transfer colleges and universities, or by employers, or for your personal goals.Instructors work closely with students in the studio, in the lab, and in the classroom. Fieldwork is often a component of our arts program. Students in degrees and certificates learn how to work with clients and also develop a personal portfolio of their work by the end of the second year. The primary focus of the graphic and interactive web design degrees is job preparation, though a number of the courses within the degree are transferable.