Yakima Valley Community College

Art

Mission and Philosophy

Art is both a mirror to and a shaper of the individual, society, and culture. Art is a fundamental human experience and behavior that crosses all boundaries. The YVCC Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) fosters an awareness of the making of art, the interpretation of art, the development of art across cultures and time, and the relevance of art to daily experience.

Students are exposed to the vocabulary and craft of art through the department’s various classes. Stress is given to the development of technical skills, the communication of concepts, and expression of ideas within traditional and contemporary issues, techniques, and technologies.
The faculty in the Department of Visual Arts are committed to developing the skills and talents of the students in their classes, and to place art within the social arena of the community. All full and part-time faculty are practicing, producing, and exhibiting artists.


Annual Exhibit

The Department of Visual Arts prepares and exhibits work from its studio classes each year in the YVCC Larson Gallery. The exhibit runs the last four weeks of Spring Quarter. All students completing studio classes are encouraged to participate. New work from the art faculty is also included.


Associate in Arts - DTA
Art Major

There is no art degree offered at YVCC. There are two degree options for students interested in pursuing the visual arts:

The Associate of Arts Degree (AA) is appropriate for students with interest in the visual arts. This 90-credit degree allows for the broadest academic exposure and preparation for university or art school transfer. Guidelines for this degree are available on this page below and in the current YVCC catalog. Please refer to the course-plan below if you are considering a transfer program. Note, however, that each transfer institution will evaluate credits taken at YVCC, apply them to its program as applicable, and may require additional classes to meet its degree requirements.

The Associate Degree in General Studies degree allows for the greatest flexibility in studies. Guidelines for this degree are available in the current YVCC catalog. This
90-credit degree, with 52 credits of electives, is not directly transferable to a university or art school; credits will be evaluated and applied to an art program according to the restrictions of the transfer institution.


Possible Careers

For graduates with a bachelor of fine art (BFA) or master of fine art (MFA) degree in visual arts:

Fine Arts:
* painting
* sculpture
* ceramics
* photography
* printmaking
* environmental art
* architecture
* interdisciplinary arts
* jeweler

Design Disciplines:
* graphic arts
* illustration
* fashion illustration
* typography
* fabric design
* clothing design
* landscape design
* architecture
* interior design
* cartooning
* web design
* animation

Education:
* primary, secondary,
* and post-secondary
* education
* adult education
* art therapy

Other:
* museum studies
* gallery owner
* arts coordinator
* art historian
* art appraiser
* art criticism
* art consultant
* courtroom artist


Music

The Department of Music takes pride in being one of the most active programs at Yakima Valley Community College, providing students with performing opportunities in vocal and instrumental music as well as formal academic training. The award-winning YVCC Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos have become known throughout the Pacific Northwest region for quality. The YVCC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers have traveled throughout the region and posses a tradition of artistic quality and breadth of style including renaissance madrigals, vocal jazz and major choral works.

The Department of Music offers a full two year program of study for music majors in theory, ear training and performance. In addition, courses for the interested general student are an important part of the Department’s curriculum. Music Appreciation, History of Jazz, Music of World Cultures and 20th Century music are all courses designed for the student who has an interest in music as a non-major. Non-majors are also encouraged to participate in various performing ensembles such as the YVCC Jazz Ensemble, The YVCC Concert Choir, Jazz Combos and the Chamber Singers.


Possible Careers
* Primary and secondary music educators
* College music educators
* Private music studio teacher
* Administrative positions with foundations and educational agencies
* Church affiliated music positions
* Studio musician
* Commercial arranger, composer
* Piano accompanist
* Music business careers in retail, recording and artistic promotion
* Music research positions at state, regional, and national institutions


Drama



Drama is a two-year program designed for theater majors and non-majors alike. Emphasis is divided between the literature of the theater and production. Three faculty-directed productions are prepared and performed each year. The program meets the proposed accreditation standards of the American Theater Association. Drama Transfer Program students should follow requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree under faculty advisement.

Action, Emotion, Suspense, Intellect. Theater can offer you all this and more. Offering classic theater performances as well as classes for personal enrichment or a career path is the mission of the Yakima Valley Community College Drama/Theater Department. Theater reflects life, and whatever the YVCC Theater department can do to reflect life is our goal.


Possible Careers

Graduates with a degree in drama find careers in an incredibly wide range of fields. many careers are directly connected to the performing arts, including acting, directing, writing, set design, costume development, lighting and sound coordination, make-up artists or teaching.

Drama majors also find careers in the business aspects of the field. Such jobs as producing events, managing theaters, and advertising and promoting productions are examples of the possibilities.

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