Associate of Arts in Video Arts
Berkeley City College
Key Information
Campus location
Berkeley, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
Berkeley City College’s A.A. Degree in Multimedia Arts—Video Arts prepares students for entry-level jobs in video production and editing fields and provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia or film-related jobs. The program focuses on developing artistic, critical thinking, equipment, and computer skills.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate entry-level skills in video arts via completed portfolio projects.
- Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms, historical context, and social relevance of multimedia works.
- Collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.
Curriculum
Recommended Two-Year Course Sequence Beginning in Fall Semester
Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Arts degree in Multimedia Arts—Video Arts. This is only one possible pattern. If you wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, you must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map your sequence of courses to help you complete your degree regardless of the semester you begin classes.
1st semester/Fall
- Introduction to Digital Art
- Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
- Video Production I: Introduction to Video
- General Education/Elective
2nd Semester/Spring
- Introduction to Game Design
- Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing
- Sound Design I+Lab
- Core Elective
- General Education/Elective
3rd Semester/Spring
- Introduction to Web Design+Lab
- Video Elective
- Core Elective
- General Education/Elective
4th Semester/Spring
- Multimedia Career Preparation
- Occupational Work Experience in Multimedia
- Video Elective
- General Education/ Elective
Career Opportunities
The A.A. in Video Arts is designed to prepare students to transfer to education programs at four-year institutions. Additionally, completion of this A.A. will provide students with the coursework they need to work as video producers, video editors, motion graphics designers, on-location or studio recordists, sound designers for radio and motion pictures, cinematographers, camera operators, gaffers, grips, documentaries and nonfiction producers, video directors, social media content producers, social media producers or project managers.