Media Arts and Design offers 12 hands-on skill certificates in several areas and a Associate of Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media, for Transfer (AS-T). All courses transfer.

The programs take about 24 months to complete, depending on the kind of certificate and whether or not a student is full time or part time.

The program cost is $46 per unit for California residents, not including books, fees, and supplies. Units vary by course, but the average is three units per course. Unit fees for 12-unit certificates would be $552, and unit fees would range up to the 60-unit associate in science degree, which would be $2,760. Most students also qualify for some form of financial aid.

Digital film careers include the following: film editor, camera assistant, cinematographer, colorist, production assistant, director of photography, gaffer, production coordinator, and videographer. The salary range is $47,500-$100,000.

Animation careers include the following: 2D animation, 3D animation, character rigger, storyboard artist, 3D modeler, 3D texture artist, 3D lighting, visual development artist, character designer, environmental modeler, organic modeler, layout artist, art director, concept artists, effects animator and render wrangler. The salary range is $50,000-$100,000.

Advertising careers include the following: graphic designer, motion designer, projection mapping artist, VJ, advertising artist, art director, illustrator, art director, commercial designer, and set and exhibit design. The salary range is $53,800-$116,400.

Graduates are employed in the film, television, and animation industry as well as graphic design and advertising.