creative arts

Creative Arts &CommunicationsPrograms

Your Pathway to Success

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Science (A.S.)career degrees prepare students to enter the workforce with highlymarketable skills. Transfer to certain bachelor’s degree programs ispossible as well.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) transfer degree students may take creative artsand communications courses and go on to complete their studies at afour-year college or university.

College Credit Certificate (CCC) programs, the intermediate steptoward an A.A.S./A.S. degree, prepare students for skilled employment.

Earn your bachelor’s degree: Course credits from all programs maytransfer to Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree inSupervision and Management. For more information, please visit:www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify, including variouscreative arts scholarships.

degrees & certificates

3 Graphic DesignMultimedia Arts (CCC)

Web Design (CCC)

Graphic Design Technology (A.A.S., A.S.)

5 Motion PicturePost-Production Technology (CCC)

Motion Picture Production Technology (A.S.)

7 Interior DesignInterior Design Technology (A.S.)

9 Course Options11 Graphic Design

12 Motion Picture Production

12 Interior Design

13 Drawing & Painting

14 Ceramics

15 Photography

16 Architecture

17 Music

18 Theatre

table of contents

In the vibrant arts community of Palm Beach County…

Art festivals and museums

Theatre companies

Film festivals and location shoots

On our campuses…

Art galleries display student and professional work.

Student and professional productions (music, theatre, dance)are staged at the College’s five venues: Dolly Hand CulturalArts Center, Duncan Theatre, Eissey Campus Theatre, StageWest, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Films and documentaries are shown, including student projects.

And for students only...

The most complete Macintosh-based design education facilityin the area

State-of-the-art film production and photography equipment

A black box theatre for student performances

Soundproof music practice rooms

Art studios for drawing and painting classes

Classrooms equipped for audiovisual projection andInternet access

Student clubs in film, new media, theatre, music and more!

Gain real-world experience

In addition to field trips and internships, students may participate in—and even be hired for—campus projects requiring graphic design,film production, photography, web creation and performance skills.

Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers or want toimprove your skills, Palm Beach State College can put your creativityon the path to success!

discoverypalm beachstate college

A world ofawaits

you at

Dance and opera

A great music scene

graphic des

ign Multimedia Arts

Web Design

Graphic Design Technology

CCC

A.A.S.A.S.

For more information, go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/CreativeArtsAndCommunications.xml

CCC

Effective graphic design requires more than a good eye.The best graphic designers create visual solutions thatpersuade and inspire. At Palm Beach State College, you’lllearn how to communicate ideas using color, typography,illustration, photography, animation and video—underthe guidance of expert faculty, learning in the mostcurrent and complete Macintosh-based education facilityin the area.

Palm Beach State offers both certificate and degreeprograms to fit your graphic design career goals,whether in print or electronic media:

Multimedia Arts or Web Design: These 12-month CollegeCredit Certificate programs are ideal for people inter-ested in entering the field quickly, or updating theirskills. All of the courses transfer directly into the A.A.S.or A.S. degrees in Graphic Design Technology.

Graphic Design: The two-year Graphic Design Technologyprogram offers Associate in Applied Science andAssociate in Science degrees and culminates in thecreation of a student portfolio, crucial for employment.

All students receive an excellent foundation in designfundamentals before taking electives in their specialty—with individual access to the latest design softwareevery step of the way. Local advertising art directors,marketing specialists and graphic designers are regularguest speakers, and a public exhibition of studentgraphic design work is held every year.

Your Career PathThere isn’t a business or organization that doesn’t usegraphic design to get its messages across. You maypursue a career as a graphic designer, art director,multimedia producer or web designer for an advertisingor marketing agency, publisher or a company’s in-housedesign department.

Options for a Bachelor’s Degree: Courses from the A.A.S.and A.S. degree programs may transfer into FloridaAtlantic University’s B.F.A. Graphic Design program, aswell as Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree program in Supervision and Management(www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml).

motion pic

WEBSITE

PHONE

SCENE

cturePost-Production Technology

Motion Picture Production Technology

CCC

A.S.

Lights! Camera! Action! When you study MotionPicture Production Technology at Palm BeachState, you don’t learn from a book. You’ll receivehands-on training from award-winning filmindustry professionals, using the latest filmproduction technology.

Palm Beach State offers both certificate anddegree programs to fit your film career goals:

Post-Production Technology: In this two-termCollege Credit Certificate program, you’ll gainmarketable skills in film and sound editing.Students apply their new skills in an internshipand use the certificate to help gain entry into thefield or enhance an existing career. All of the coursestransfer directly into the A.S. degree in Motion PictureProduction Technology.

Motion Picture Production Technology: This two-yearAssociate in Science degree program prepares you to workin a technical capacity on a film crew. Students work alongsideprofessionals using cutting-edge equipment and technologies, whilelearning how to put together a film project from the ground up. Hands-oncourses encompass motion picture production, cinematography, lighting,sound, editing and business concepts. Student film projects and internshipopportunities in the local/regional film industry offer an extensive amountof practical experience.

Your Career PathMany career paths start with an A.S. degree in Motion Picture ProductionTechnology. Some entry level positions include: audio/sound technician,utility production assistant, research assistant, set builder, video editorand production crew member. As you gain experience and expertise withinyour area of specialization, advancement opportunities into managementand directing positions can occur. Organizations employing graduatesinclude video and film production companies, government andeducational agencies, and large businesses. Student internshipsoften lead to employment in the field.

Options for a Bachelor’s Degree: Program courses maytransfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of AppliedScience degree in Supervision and Management(www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml), as wellas colleges and universities that allow studentsto transfer into a four-year program.


interior deThe design of interior spaces is much more thanan expression of taste—it’s a multifacetedprofession with the power to enhanceand influence how we function in ourhomes, businesses and public places.

In Palm Beach State’s two-year InteriorDesign Technology program, you’ll bepart of a dynamic educational communitywhere creativity, critical thinking, innovativeproblem solving and social responsibility areall explored. The program teaches the aestheticand technical principles essential to understandingresidential and commercial space planning anddesign. You’ll gain knowledge of building systems,health, safety and environmental issues, as well as howto analyze client needs and control costs. In a modern studioenvironment, students create scale drawings using the latestcomputer-aided drafting and design software and build displayboards using a large library of sample materials. Coursework alsocovers drafting and sketching, finishes, furnishings, kitchen andbath design, interior detailing, lighting, acoustics, building codesand business practices. Plus, many students participate in theCollege’s chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers,the profession’s largest association.

Interior Design TechnologyA.S.

esign

Your Career PathWhile interior designers are often self-employed, many also enjoy careers workingfor architectural firms, hotel and restaurant chains, furniture stores, residentialdevelopments, health care facilities and government agencies. The A.S. in InteriorDesign Technology meets the educational requirements of Florida’s Board ofArchitecture and Interior Design and the National Council for Interior DesignQualification Exam—making it a good choice if you plan to pursue licensure.

Options for a Bachelor’s Degree: Courses from this program may transfer intoPalm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision andManagement. Visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml.


Palm Beach State College is a great place to complete the firsthalf of your undergraduate education. If your goal is to earn auniversity bachelor’s degree in four years, you can do your firsttwo years here and then transfer, without missing a beat! You’llreceive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, also known as the transferdegree. By getting an A.A. degree from Palm Beach State, you’ll:

Our Associate in Arts degree guarantees your acceptance intoa Florida public university to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Don’t put your passion for the arts on hold!The A.A. degree is designed to equal the freshman and sophomore yearsof a four-year degree. In addition to completing required courses, you’llhave the opportunity to take electives—classes of your choice. AtPalm Beach State, you can choose from elective courses in:

Meet with an Academic Advisor: At Palm Beach State, the academic advisingteam is ready to help you develop an educational plan that meets transferrequirements. As a first step,visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/TransferGuidelines.xmlto make sure you’re taking the right classes for transferring. Organized bymajor, the transfer guidelines will show you the common prerequisite coursesthat you should take at Palm Beach State to prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university.

explyo

Save on tuition costs

Stay closer to home

Attend smaller classes

Graphic Design

Motion Picture Production

Interior Design

Drawing and Painting

Ceramics

Photography

Architecture

Music

Theatre

Course Optionsfor A.A. students

lore

prepare

our

to transfer

while you

creativity

preparing Graphic Design

If you plan to get a bachelor’s degree—such as Florida Atlantic University’s B.F.A.in Graphic Design—you can completethe two-year A.A. degree at Palm BeachState and then transfer. Practical andfully transferrable prerequisite coursesinclude drawing, design fundamentals,art appreciation and more.

As a future interior designprofessional, you should considergetting a bachelor’s degree. Startat Palm Beach State and build astrong foundation that preparesyou for degree and career success.

you to transfer...Do the first two years of a bachelor’sdegree at Palm Beach State and beginyour study of film. The College offerscommon prerequisite courses, such asfilm history and screenwriting, toprepare you to transfer.


Interior Design

preparing

Don’t wait to develop your artistic talent. At PalmBeach State, you can complement your requiredA.A. coursework with elective classes in drawingand painting.

In drawing classes, you’ll explore diverse drawingstyles, concepts and methods, while mastering thenuances and techniques of using various graphicmedia. Students also learn how to mat, frame andpresent their art for annual student exhibitions.

In painting classes, you’ll experiment with oils,acrylics and watercolors as you learn techniques toenhance your abilities of expression and composition.

Classes in art appreciation and art history willexpand your understanding of art and cultureand enhance your awareness of the diversity ofideas in the art world.

Drawing & Painting

you to transfer...

For more information on transferring, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/TransferGuidelines.xml

Ceramics is the art of three-dimensional clay sculpture. Starting with alump of clay, a ceramic artist creates works of art that are both figurativeand functional. As a ceramics student, you will learn the basic methodsand techniques of ceramics production, including handbuilding, wheelthrowing, glaze formulation and application, kiln stacking and firing.These courses will give you an excellent foundation for a bachelor’sdegree in ceramics.

Ceramics courses are offered on the College’s Palm Beach Gardens andBoca Raton campuses.

Ceramics

Explore your interest in photography while pursuing your A.A. degree at PalmBeach State. The College offers courses in both digital and film photographicmethods, encompassing black and white, color, experimental and commercialphotography. Traditional film photography classes teach printing and darkroomprocedures, while digital classes teach the use of computer imaging tools tomanage digital files, restore photographs, create illustrations and prepareimages for publication.

Photography courses are offered on the College’s Palm Beach Gardens andBoca Raton campuses.

preparing

Photography

you to transfer...


ArchitectureBuild the foundation for a career in architecture at Palm Beach State. If yourgoal is a bachelor’s degree in architecture, doing your first two years in theCollege’s A.A. program gives you lots of options to fulfill prerequisites andexplore this career path. You’ll find relevant classes in sustainable constructionas well as transferrable courses in architectural design, theory and history.

Graduates are eligible to apply to architecture programs at NAAB (NationalArchitectural Accrediting Board) certified institutions. NAAB Florida schoolsinclude Florida Atlantic University, University of Miami and Florida A & MUniversity.

Architecture classes are offered on the Boca Raton campus.

preparing

Music is everywhere at Palm Beach State. The College’s A.A. students combinetheir general education studies with their desire to be performers, composers,music educators and music therapists.

Music courses range from music history and appreciation to jazz improvisationand music theory. Students may study privately or take classical and jazzperformance classes, either vocal or instrumental (string, woodwind, brass andpercussion). Classes are held in fully-equipped band and choral studios, andsoundproof practice rooms are available.

At Palm Beach State, both vocal and instrumental students have ampleopportunities to perform before community audiences—in chamber and jazzensembles, concerts, and with the College’s nationally recognized vocal group,“The Troubadours.”

In addition to several student recitals, a typical semester features lecture-recitals by faculty and local music professionals. National and internationalchamber ensembles and soloists also make frequent appearances.

Music

Freshman and sophomore theatre majors at universities rarely have the chance toperform before live audiences. As a Palm Beach State A.A. student taking theatreclasses, you’ll have many opportunities to perform and direct, as well as study allaspects of theatre, including stagecraft and playwriting.

In a unique theatre classroom designed as a black box theatre, students selectand perform dramatic material, or write their own, guided by a faculty of theatreprofessionals. You can take part in the College’s mainstage productions of classicand contemporary plays or hone your off-the-cuff skills in an improvisationalgroup. The College boasts four theatres, ranging from the intimate Stage West tothe Duncan, Eissey and Dolly Hand theatres, plus an outdoor amphitheater—eacha showcase for professional and College productions.

Outside the classroom, the Palm Beach State College Players bring togetherstudents who have an interest in theatre. In addition, each year studentscompete in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, a nationaltheatre program involving more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide.

you to transfer...


Theatre

Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educationalprograms, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditationrequirement or standard.

Creative Artswww.PalmBeachState.edu

Palm Beach State College

Creative Arts &Communications ProgramsGraphic Design

Multimedia Arts (CCC)

Web Design (CCC)

Graphic Design Technology (A.A.S., A.S.)

Motion PicturePost-Production Technology (CCC)

Motion Picture Production Technology (A.S.)

Interior DesignInterior Design Technology (A.S.)

Course OptionsGraphic Design


Interior Design

Drawing & Painting

Ceramics

For more information call (561) 967-7222

Photography

Architecture

Music

Theatre

Visit online withyour smartphoneQR code reader!

To learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs,and other important information, please visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/GainfulEmployment.xml.

creative arts

Documents