Arts, Media, and Performance Pathway
Are you creative? Do you enjoy artistic expression?
The Art, Media, and Performance department at Los Angeles Mission College offers high-quality classroom instruction from renowned faculty and industry professionals who provide students with practical, hands-on experience to ensure optimal skill enhancement. The department offers various Certificate programsLinks to an external site. in Animation, Graphic Design, Art, Art History, Interior Design, Video Production, Museum Studies, or Theatrical Production, and more!
We welcome students who are new to the industry, as well as seasoned veterans looking to stay up-to-date on industry trends while earning certificates. Our certificates prepare students for entry-level management positions and fulfill many academic transfer requirements to four-year institutions such as CSUs, UCs, and private colleges and institutions.
We can help plan your Pathway!
For academic advising on course sequences please contact our fantastic professors in the Areas of Study you are interested in!
AMP Department Chair & Multimedia/Commercial Photo: Curtis Stage @email
Art & AMP Vice Chair: Deborah Paulsen - @email
Theatre & AMP Vice Chair: Bob Cucuzza - @email
Art: Adam F. Scott - @email
Art History: Thomas Folland - @email
Interior Design: James Lemmon - @email
Multimedia/Cinema/Film: John Huynh - @email
Music: @email
Meet Your Personal Success Coach
Every Los Angeles Mission College student has access to a success coach to support you throughout your educational journey. Our coaches can assist you with any question you may have about your chosen Pathway, and they can also help with financial aid, admissions & records, and enrolling in classes.
Michael J Griggs
Email: @email
Phone: (818) 833-3328 ext. 7207
Location: Welcome Center
Program Mapper
Need guidance on what classes to take? We have a great tool available to help you plan your college and career path – View the Arts, Media & Performance Program Mapper
Arts, Media, and Performance Programs of Study
Deborah Paulsen - Vice Chair, Professor - Studio Art @email
Adam F. Scott - Assistant Professor - Studio Art @email
The Art Programs at Los Angeles Mission College include Associate Degrees for Transfer in Studio Art, Associate Degrees in Art, Painting, and Gallery and Museum Studies. The focus of our programs provides a foundation in drawing, design and visual literacy. Careers in art include: Curator, Museum Preparator, Gallery Owner, Artist, and Designer.
Tom Folland, Ph.D Associate Professor - Art History @email
Art History includes Associate Degrees for Transfer in Art History
Careers in art include: Art Historian, Art Critic, Curator
James Lemmon Associate Professor Interior Design @email
The Interior Design Program at Los Angeles Mission College is the only program of its kind offered at the nine Los Angeles Community College District campuses. Our associate's degree and certificate programs in Interior Design facilitate academic transfer to four-year institutions and provide a thorough and analytical foundation of the Interior Design field that will enable students to practice professionally and serve their community with safe, functional, and innovative interior spaces.
Our comprehensive curriculum is intended to adapt to industry standards and changing economic conditions and is taught by highly qualified design professionals who prepare our students to perform in a variety of interior design occupations.
Robert Cucuzza Associate Professor Theater @email
The core of the Theatre Arts program at LA Mission College are the theatre productions that we present each semester. These fully-produced shows provide our students with many opportunities for practical experience in all areas of theatre production.
For production photos and complete information about each show, please visit our show website at www.lamcstage.com.
Animation, Video Production / Cinema, Graphic Design
Curtis Stage Department Chair/Professor Multimedia/Photo @email
John Huynh Associate Professor - Video Production & Cinema @email
Multimedia prepares students for high-demand and high-wage careers in the entertainment and design industries. We offer degrees and certificates in animation, video production, and graphic & web design in our state-of-the-art facility.
We provide hands-on training from industry professionals who promote teamwork, communication, and innovative creative thinking skills that are essential to landing highly competitive jobs.
Joshua Wentz D.M.A Associate Professor Music @email
A degree in studio arts provides the foundation and can lead to many careers in art and design such as: artist, illustrator, graphic and web designer, photographer, animator, architect, interior designer, fashion and costume designer, product designer, set and exhibition designer, educator, art therapist, exhibition curator, art critic, art historian, museum preparator, and art conservator/restorer.