If you are a creative thinker and like to communicate ideas through visual art, design, dance, music, or theatre, the Visual and Performing Arts Field of Interest may be the right choice for you.

Maricopa Community Colleges' Visual and Performing Arts students gain hands-on foundational skills in their chosen mode of expression, including studio art, fashion design, interior design, acting, theatre production, vocal and instrumental performance, and film and audio production. They also develop cultural awareness and the communication, creative, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in a variety of fields. Students in the Visual and Performing Arts FOI may seek direct employment as artists, musicians, designers, actors or audio producers, or they may pursue a bachelor’s or graduate-level degree for a career in teaching, art direction, theatre production, fashion or interior design, media arts, and film.

If you are ready to find the Visual and Performing Arts program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.

Programs in this Field of Interest

The Right Pathway for You

MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Certificates

The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.

A list of available certificates offered in the Visual and Performing Arts program

Name	Type	Title	Courses
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Alteration Specialist	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Animation	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Audio Production Technologies	Pathway Map
Academic Certificate	AC	Ceramics	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Costume Design and Production, Level I	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Digital Arts: Digital Photography	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Disc Jockey Techniques I	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Disc Jockey Techniques II	Pathway Map
Academic Certificate	AC	Drawing and Painting	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Graphic Design	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Illustration	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Music Business I	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Music Business II	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Sequential Art	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Audio Technician	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Cosplay I	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Cosplay II	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Costuming	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Hair and Makeup	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Lighting	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Properties	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Puppetry	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Set/Scenic Construction	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Textile and Apparel: Fashion Stylist	Pathway Map
Certificate of Completion	CCL	Time-Based Media	Pathway Map

Associate Degrees

MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.

A list of available associate degrees offered in the Visual and Performing Arts program

Name	Type	Title	Courses
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Animation and Time-Based Media	Pathway Map
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts	AAFA	Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance	Course List
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Audio Production Technologies	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Disc Jockey Techniques	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Fashion Design	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Graphic Design	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Illustration and Sequential Art	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Music Industries: Music Business	Pathway Map
Associate in Applied Science	AAS	Photography	Pathway Map

University Transfer Degrees

Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

A list of available transfer degree options for the Visual and Performing Arts program

At MCC, get an...	Emphasis in...	Transfer to...	To get a...	Courses
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art	Art	Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Art (Ceramics) (Bachelor of Fine Arts)	Pathway Map
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Art (Painting and Drawing) (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Art (Photography) (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Art (Printmaking) (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Art (Sculpture) (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
		Northern Arizona University	Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
		University of Arizona	Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music	Music	Ottawa University	Secondary Education - Music (Bachelor of Arts)	Pathway Map
		Northern Arizona University	Music Secondary Education (Instrumental - Emphasis) (Bachelor of Music Education)
		Northern Arizona University	Music Secondary Education (Choral - Emphasis) (Bachelor of Music Education)
		Arizona State University	Music Education (BMUS) (Bachelor of Music)
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Musical Theatre	Musical Theatre	A transfer partner	Bachelor's Degree	Pathway Map
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Theatre	Theatre	Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Theatre (Bachelor of Arts)	Pathway Map
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Theatre (Acting) (Bachelor of Arts)
		Arizona State University (Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts)	Theatre (Design and Production) (Bachelor of Arts)

Other Options

Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Visual and Performing Arts programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.