Multimedia Arts
The Multimedia faculty and program co-creators tapped into some of the world's most highly acclaimed multimedia production studios and software companies as they fine-tuned a curriculum which focuses on five major areas: Digital Imaging, Web Design & Production, Digital Video Arts. Animation, and Writing for Multimedia Programs.
At Berkeley City College, students learn the fine points of skills and craft needed to succeed in the entertainment industry for animation, design, game (including VR), mobile and web, and video arts production. Industry standard tools are taught as part of the curriculum, they include Maya, Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, Painter, Pro Tools, Harmony, and ZBrush to name a few.
Artist, animators, designers, producers, and executives from Maxon, inc., Mulkey Vision, Pixar Studios, Springer Design, True West Studios, Talman Associates, Charles Schwab, 3D Gear, Tippett Studios, Wolf Hill Studios, and San Franciso AMC Siggraph, serve on the programs advisory board.
Berkeley City College’s program is dynamic, industry-centered and economical (only $46.00 per semester unit, plus other campus fees). It is one of the best programs in the Bay Area. Multimedia jobs are increasing everyday and Berkeley City College is preparing students artistically and technically for these careers.
Berkeley City College invites you to enroll in the Multimedia Program for professional level training.
Animation and Game Design
Multimedia Arts-Animation and Game Design - A.A. Degree
Animation Level I - Certificate of Achievement
Animation Level II - Certificate of Achievement
Character Design and 3D Modeling - Certificate of Proficiency
Game Design Level I - Certificate of Achievement
Game Design Level II - Certificate of Achievement
Introduction to Animation and Game Design - Certificate of Completion
Introduction to Motion Graphics - Certificate of Completion
Motion Graphics - Certificate of Achievement
Virtual Production Fundamentals - Certificate of Achievement
Digital Imaging
Multimedia Arts-Digital Imaging - A.A. Degree
Digital Imaging: Beginning Digital Photography - Certificate of Achievement
Digital Imaging: Beginning Digital Photography - Certificate of Completion
Digital Imaging: Digital Photography - Certificate of Achievement
Digital Imaging: Digital Printmaking - Certificate of Achievement
Digital Imaging: Illustration - Certificate of Achievement
Digital Imaging - Certificate of Completion
Mobile and Web Design
Multimedia Arts-Mobile and Web Design - A.A. Degree
Mobile and Web Design Level I - Certificate of Achievement
Mobile and Web Design Level II - Certificate of Achievement
Video Arts
Film, Television, and Electronic Media - AS-T Degree
Video Arts - AA Degree
Introduction to Social Media - Certificate of Achievement
Social Media Storytelling - Certificate of Achievement
Video Arts Level I - Certificate of Achievement
Video Arts Level II: Directing and Producing - Certificate of Achievement
Video Arts Level II: Editing and Post-Production - Certificate of Achievement
Multimedia Arts Core - Certificate of Achievement
The Multimedia Arts Core Certificate of Achievement offers a foundation of multimedia techniques and theory and prepares students for further coursework and specialization in the strand of their choice.