Art

Interested in expressing your creativity? The Art Department offers various courses that build a foundation of skills in the areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.

View Transfer Options, Degrees & Certificates

The Art Department is made up of several programs for students interested in studying or creating art. Explore the language of Art through Art History and discover the way artists have used art to represent their lives and the world around them. Create visual art using drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture techniques and concepts. Produce digital media art content for graphic design, photography, and video projects. Develop immersive worlds through interactive media using animation, game design, and environmental design.

Program Length

Most of the Art Department’s programs can be completed in two years. The Art Department offers AA, AA-T, AS, COA, COP awards in four distinct areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.

Transfer Options

Most of the Art Department’s courses articulate to a CalState or UC. Many art students transfer to a four-year institution including prestigious art schools such as ArtCenter College of Design and the California Institute of the Arts.

Program Specific Support

Many Studio Art courses run open studio times where students can continue to work on projects outside of class lab time. Additionally, the college’s Student Success Center is a dedicated computer lab and tutoring center for Digital Media Art and Interactive Media Arts students. The Art Department also hosts a student art exhibition every year in addition to supporting student-led art clubs at IVC.

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

Fast Track Career Path

AA UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
ART 25 or ART 26	Art History Survey I or II: Western	3A & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies 10, 20 or 30ences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Social and Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students must take three Social and Behavioral Sciences course from at least two different disciplines. Please see IGETC GE pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
ART 40	2-D Design and Color	7 & Major	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
ART 41	3D Design	Major	3
ART 50	Beginning Oil Painting	Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ART 85	Life Drawing I	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

Art History

AA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	3A & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	3A & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies 10, 20 or 30ences GE Course		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
Art History	Art History Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science LAB	Biological Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
Art History	Art History UC Major Prepration Course (As needed)	Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	C1 & Major	3
Learning & Self Dev	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	C1 & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	C1 & Major	3
ARTH 27	Art History Survey III: Non-Western (Typically Offered Spring)	C1 & Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Physical Science LAB	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH Major	Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B or C	Major	3
Life Science	Life Science Course	B2	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	D	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement from CSU GE Area B4.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	7 & Major	3
ARTH 4	Introduction to Art Theory	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH 27	Art History Survey III: Non-Western	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Digital Media

AS COA

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH GE	Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course)	1C	3-5
DMA 10	Introduction to Digital Media	Major	3
DMA 51	Beginning Digital Photography	Major	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
COMMUNICATION/THINKING	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
DMA 55	Graphic Design I	Major	3
DMA 65 or DMA 70	Typography or Digital Video Production	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
DMA 62	Motion Graphics (Fall Only)	Major	3
DMA 52 or DMA 56	Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	2	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
DMA 91	Portfolio Development	Major	3
DMA MAJOR	DMA Major Course from List A	Major	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 10	Introduction to Digital Media	3
DMA 51	Beginning Digital Photography	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 55	Graphic Design I	3
DMA 65 or DMA 70	Typography or Digital Video Production	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 62	Motion Graphics (Fall Only)	3
DMA 52 or DMA 56	Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 91	Portfolio Development	3

Interactive Media Arts

AS COA COP

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 96	2D Animation Principles	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 79	Character Design and Layout	3
ART 85	Life Drawing I	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 193	Portfolio Development - 2D Motion	2.5

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 30	3D Animation	3
IMA 89	Rigging for 3D Animation	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 79	Character Design and Layout	3
IMA 88	3D Character Animation II	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 192	Portfolio Development - 3D Motion	2.5

Note: This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH GE	Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course)	1C	3-5
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	Major Course	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	Major Course	3
IMA 30	3D Animation	Major Course	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
COMMUNICATION/THINKING	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major	Major Elective	3
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production	Major Elective	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
ACCT 112.1	Spreedsheets 1	Major Course	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreedsheets 2	Major Course	1.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH	The Legal Environment of a Business	Major Course	3
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine	Major Course	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	2	3
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Production Management Elective from Major	Major elective	3
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major	Major elective	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development	Major Course	3
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies 10, 20, 30 or 40	GE Course	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production	3
ACCT 112.1	Spreedsheets 1	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreedsheets 2	1.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development		3
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH	The Legal Environment of a Business		3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design		3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine		3
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development		3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 90	Organic Modeling	3
IMA 27	Environmental Texturing and Lighting	3
IMA 46	Concept Design and Visual Development	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 22	Video Scripting for Games	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3
IMA 99	Game Design II	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development - Game Level Design	2.5

Studio Arts

CSU Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
ART 40	2-D Design and Color	C1 & Major	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	C1 & Major	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3
ART 41	3D Design	Major	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
Learning & Self Dev.	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH 25	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Physical Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Life Science	Life Science Course	B2	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement.in CSU GE Area B4

Explore Careers

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Associate's Degree
1%

Bachelor's Degree
15%

Master's Degree
52%

Doctoral or More
32%

View Career

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Associate's Degree
1%

Bachelor's Degree
15%

Master's Degree
52%

Doctoral or More
32%

Core Tasks

Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.
Participate in campus and community events.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Keep students informed of community events, such as plays and concerts.
Act as advisers to student organizations.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Elementary School Teachers

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

View Career

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

New workers start around $56,646. Normal pay is $91,691 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,371.

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Secondary School Teachers

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $58,638. Normal pay is $88,276 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $116,604.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

Core Tasks

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

Median Salary

$46,070

Job Growth

+5%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
14%

Certificate
18%

Associate's Degree
14%

Bachelor's Degree
19%

Master's Degree
35%

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Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

New workers start around $22,285. Normal pay is $46,070 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,317.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
14%

Certificate
18%

Associate's Degree
14%

Bachelor's Degree
19%

Master's Degree
35%

Core Tasks

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Enforce policies and rules governing students.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.

Median Salary

$46,070

Job Growth

+5%

Archivists

Median Salary

$58,275

Job Growth

+24%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
16%

Master's Degree
84%

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Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

New workers start around $29,804. Normal pay is $58,275 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $101,950.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
16%

Master's Degree
84%

Core Tasks

Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.

Median Salary

$58,275

Job Growth

+24%

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Art

UC Transfer: Art or Fine Art, Major*

Art, AA

Art History

UC Transfer: Art History, Major*

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Art History, AA

Digital Media

Digital Media Art, AS

Digital Media Art, COA

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Animation- 2D, COP

Animation- 3D, COP

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Game Design, COP

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