ART

The Art Department at El Camino College offers a comprehensive foundation in the history, theory, and practice of Art to students seeking a degree, a certificate, or to transfer to a four-year degree program.

What we offer

Associate in Arts Degree
Upon completion of the required courses, students can earn an Associate in Arts Degree in Art History or Studio Art

Areas of interest in StudioArt include:

Painting and Drawing • Ceramics • Printmaking • Sculpture • Design • Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Web Design • Graphic Design • Computer Animation • Digital Illustration • Digital Photography
Graphic Design for Print Publishing • Motion Graphics/Visual Effects

 Certificates of Achievement in

Gallery Management
Jewelry Design and Fabrication
Digital Arts  
           with specialization in

Computer Animation • Digital Photography • Graphic Design • Illustration
Motion Graphics • Web Design

Career goals

Our art classes can be a student’s first step towards a variety of careers in:

Art History

Art Gallery • Art Librarian • Estate Appraiser • Museum Curator • Antiques Dealer • Art Teacher
Art Administrator • Art Publications

Studio Art

Advertising Designer • Art Director  • Art Teacher • Artist • Audio Visual Artist • Cartoonist
Computer Animator • Computer Illustrator • Ceramic Artist • Digital Advertising • Digital Photography
Fabric Designer • Fashion Designer • Graphic Design • Information Architect • Interior Decorator
Illustrator • Jewelry Designer • Layout Artist • Museum Display Artist • Print Designer • Production Artist
Sculptor • Set Designer • 2D Animation Artist • Web Designer

Our facilities

The Art Department facilities include computer and photo labs, a metal foundry, auditorium-style lecture halls and spacious drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture studios. Students also have the opportunity to view works by students, faculty and outside artists in the El Camino College Art Gallery.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery is an important part of the cultural landscape of the South Bay, attracting many visitors to the campus each year. In addition to its other shows, the gallery hosts an Annual Student Show.
The gallery is free and open to the public and offers valuable opportunities to explore and experience contemporary works of art from different cultures.