Creative Careers Start Here

Curious about a creative career, but not sure how to begin? Whatever your medium—the pen, the brush, the screen or the stage—we are ready help you hone the foundational skills you’ll need to work in a field that fosters your passion and talent, or transfer to a four-year institution.

You’ll study and create in our Center for Arts and Media, which houses 17 arts and communication programs amidst industry-standard equipment and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.

Explore Videos on Arts, Communication and Digital Media Pathways

Start your Application

Apply Now. Already Accepted? Visit MySLCC, your personal information hub, to start the enrollment process. MySLCC is also where you'll schedule appointments with your academic advisor.

Options for Every Student

Learn about degree options. Technical certificates are short, comprehensive training programs for quick entry into in-demand jobs. AS and AAS Degrees give you two years of specialized training to enter the workforce immediately after graduating, and AA Degrees prepare you to transfer with junior status to a four-year institution.

Build up to your degree

Not ready to choose a major? While you explore, start with the classes or certificates that will keep you building toward a degree. The first 5 classes suggested for your Area of Study give you 15 transferable credits and help you discover your interests. Register now!

Follow your graduation path

Academic Advisors will keep your graduation path on file, and you can always check your progress via DegreeWorks in MySLCC.

Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin

Apply for graduation, and get ready to celebrate. Did you know SLCC Alumni have access to Career Services for up to one year after graduation? And the transfer center can field continuing questions for Bruins interested in bachelor’s degrees.

SUGGESTED First 5 Classes

Not ready to pick a major, or even your first classes? Start here. While you explore, your advisor will help you choose a major within Arts, Communication and Digital Media. If you decide to change your major or Area of Study, your advisor can help adjust your academic plan to reach your goals.

*COMM 1010 (Elements of Effective Communication) CM
ENG 1010 or placement
FINE ARTS elective
MATH 1030 or placement
Exploration Course

Choose ONE Exploration Course:
Architecture & Interior Design: ARCH 1010
Communication: COMM 1500
Fashion Institute: FASH 1010
Performing Arts: FA 1025
Visual Arts: ART 1120

*CM is only recommended for students considering an AAS degree, not an AS degree.

Academic Advising

Before the first day of class, you’ll meet with your advisor, career coach and a group of other first-year students to learn about college expectations and registering for the right courses. It all starts at a Bruin Bound Orientation session.

You choose when and where. Online options are also available! Find your advisor by Area of Study and major, or contact Nicolas Zarazúa, lead academic advisor for Arts, Communication and Digital Media.

Academic Advisor

Nicolas Zarazúa
Nicolas.zarazua@slcc.edu
801-957-6020

Career coach

Ready to explore your career options? Maybe you’ve been in class for a few semesters and you’re curious about finding a job or an internship. If you’re overwhelmed and not sure where to begin, your Career Coach will help you better understand who you are, what you want to do professionally and the steps it takes to get there.

Engaging with Career Services early and often is the most important step toward achieving this goal and feeling confident in your life direction.

Career Coach

Danielle Shepherd
dsheph16@slcc.edu
801-957-3047

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