Multimedia Arts-Video Arts
AA Degree Video Arts · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
Berkeley City College’s A.A. Degree in Multimedia Arts--Video Arts prepares students for entry-level jobs in video production and editing fields, and provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia or film related jobs. The program focuses on developing artistic, critical thinking, equipment and computer skills.
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Career Opportunities
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The A.A. in Video Arts is designed to prepare students to transfer to education programs at four-year institutions. Additionally, completion of this A.A. will provide students with the coursework they need to work as video producers, video editors, motion graphics designers, on-location or studio recordists, sound designers for radio and motion picture, cinematographers, camera operators, gaffers, grips, documentaries and nonfiction producers, video directors, social media content producers, social media producers or project managers.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Demonstrate entry-level skills in video arts via completed portfolio projects.
- Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms, historical context and social relevance of multimedia works.
- Delegate responsibilities according to various crew roles and applying collaborative communication skills in a professional setting.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Core Courses | 13 | |
| MMART 3 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| MM/AN 40A | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
| MM/MW 1A | Introduction to Web Design | 2 |
| MM/MW 1LA | Introduction to Web Design Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 9A | Video Production I: Introduction to Video | 4 |
| Core Electives: Select 6 units | 6 | |
| MMART 1 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| MMART 197 | Multimedia Career Preparation | 3 |
| MMART 468 | Work Experience in Multimedia Arts | 1 |
| MM/DI 4 | Introduction to Photoshop | 3 |
| MM/MW 2 | Fundamentals of Graphic Visualization | 2 |
| MM/MW 2L | Fundamentals of Graphic Visualization Lab | 1 |
| MM/MW 4A | Social Media Marketing and Data Analytics | 2 |
| MM/MW 4LA | Social Media Marketing and Data Analytics Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 5 | The Art of Producing | 3 |
| MMART 110 | Scriptwriting and Storyboarding | 3 |
| orMM/VI 1A | Introduction to Narrative Scriptwriting | 3 |
| Required Video Courses: | 13 | |
| MMART 110 | Scriptwriting and Storyboarding | 3 |
| MMART 197 | Multimedia Career Preparation | 3 |
| MMART 468 | Work Experience in Multimedia Arts | 1 |
| MM/VI 20A | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LA | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 24A | Sound Design I | 2 |
| MM/VI 24LA | Sound Design I Lab | 1 |
| Select 9 units from the following Video elective courses: | 9 | |
| MMART 122B | From Movies to Multimedia | 3 |
| MM/VI 9B | Video Production II: Cinematography and Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| MM/VI 9C | Video Production III: Directing and Producing | 3 |
| MM/VI 15 | Documentary Production and Editing | 3 |
| MM/VI 20B | Editing II: Technical Skills | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LB | Editing II: Technical Skills Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 20C | Editing III: Crafting a Story | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LC | Editing III: Crafting a Story Lab | 1 |
| MM/VI 24B | Sound Design II | 2 |
| MM/VI 24LB | Sound Design ll Lab | 1 |