Note: All digital arts courses now begin with AVC in the class schedule (for example, AVC138 Commercial Photography I).

What We’re About.

Learning to create effective art and design can be challenging in a variety of different ways. The fully accredited MCC Art Department has highly qualified professors who understand these challenges and will inspire you to reach your greatest creative potential and sharpen your artistic skill set.

Whether you are seeking a degree, planning to transfer to a university, or taking classes for personal or professional enrichment, our department can help you reach your goals. We feature degree tracks, certificates, and courses in drawing, painting, ceramics, design, art history, computer graphics, and photography.

The Art Department also includes The MCC Art Gallery, a dedicated exhibition and creative learning space designed to facilitate an exciting variety of shows, events, classes, and workshops for our students and the community.

What About the Students?

Students in the MCC Art Department represent an incredibly broad range of backgrounds and have unique educational goals, but they all share one common attribute: the passion for art and design.

Past students have received scholarships to internationally renowned art schools, are employed in a multitude of art or design-related fields, and have shown their creative work all over the world.

Need more specifics?

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Art Department office staff.