Visual and Performing Arts & Design

The Visual and Performing Arts & Design pathway offers a wide variety of programs in Art, Dance, Fashion Design, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre to nurture students’ creativity, imagination, innovation, and critical thinking skills. Students may earn certificates and degrees in specific programs, prepare for employment in the visual and performing arts and design fields, or continue their education at a four-year university.

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3-D Animation Skills Certificate - Level IICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Acting and Performance Level 1Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Acting and Performance Level 2Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Advanced Fashion DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Advanced Technical TheatreCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Advertising and Graphic DesignAssociate in Arts- n/a
Advertising and Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ArtAssociate in Arts- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Art HistoryAssociate in Arts- n/a
Art History Museum StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Assistant Costume DesignerCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Assistant Stage ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Children's Book IllustrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Commercial MusicAssociate in Arts- n/a
Commercial PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer Animation/Multi MediaCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer GraphicsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CosmetologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Costume Cutter, Draper, and StitcherCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Costume Wardrobe SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
DanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Dance TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital PublicationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital/In-Plant GraphicsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Directing for Theatre, Film and TelevisionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Dressmaking-AlterationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Electronic ImagingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Entertainment ArtsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion DesignAssociate in Arts- n/a
Fashion DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion IllustrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fashion StylistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Film, Television, and Electronic MediaAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Graphic DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
IllustrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Arts and Human ExpressionAssociate in Arts- n/a
Jazz Piano TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Lighting TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Museum AssistantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts- n/a
MusicAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Music Recording/ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Musical Theatre Level 1Certificate of Achievement- n/a
PhotographyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Professional PhotographyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Scenic ArtistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Scoring, Music Production and Sound DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Screen PrintingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Sound TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Stage and Screen Combat Level 1Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Stage and Screen Combat Level 2Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Stage ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
StoryboardingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Studio ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Technical TheatreCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Television and FilmAssociate in Arts- n/a
Television and Film ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Textiles and ClothingAssociate in Arts- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts- n/a
Theatre ArtsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Theatre Arts: Acting and PerformanceAssociate in Arts- n/a
Theatre Arts: Technical TheatreAssociate in Arts- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Archivists

    Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 39,330
    • High salary: 104,780
    • Average salary: 61570
    Rising Job Growth $ 61,570 Average Salary $39,330 $104,780

  • Barbers

    Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 27,770
    • High salary: 78,440
    • Average salary: 38960
    Rising Job Growth $ 38,960 Average Salary $27,770 $78,440

  • Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 26,000
    • High salary: 131,780
    • Average salary: 45680
    Declining Job Growth $ 45,680 Average Salary $26,000 $131,780

All Careers in Visual and Performing Arts & Design (42)

Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable80,690
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Music Directors and ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
ChoreographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable55,600
Audio and Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Broadcast TechniciansAssociate's degree, Some collegeDeclining53,920
Desktop PublishersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining53,620
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Prepress Technicians and WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining47,300
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680
Printing Press OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,160
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470

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