Entertainment & Digital Media

Where better to prepare for a career in entertainment and media than the Entertainment Capital of the World?

The Community Colleges of LA offer 25+ programs in entertainment and digital media. Whether you choose to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, or transfer to a four-year institution to finish a bachelor’s, CCLA is the smart and affordable way to break into the entertainment biz.

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Lights, Camera, Action

For over a century, LA has been the world’s hub for entertainment and media—and there’s still no better place to work in these exciting and dynamic fields. While the job market for these positions is competitive, CCLA’s associate degree and certificate programs will give you a leg up by equipping you with the real-world skills, tools, and techniques used every day on the job. Or, you can choose to transfer to a four-year institution to finish a bachelor’s degree.

California Career Outlook

Average Annual Salary*

$53,626

Average Annual Job Openings**

13,310

* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Entertainment & Digital Media

Career Education Programs

Associate Degree Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree

Certificate Certificate

Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Associate Degree Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Certificate Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Animation

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Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Art Gallery Management

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Los Angeles Mission College

Art/Design & Fabrication

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Pasadena City College

Art/Drawing & Painting

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
West Los Angeles College

Art/Jewelry Design & Fab.

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College

Audio Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College

Broadcasting: Radio, Television & Journalism

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Compton College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Valley College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Broadcasting: Radio

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

CAD Production & Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Ceramics

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Citrus College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles Pierce College
West Los Angeles College

Cinematography

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Valley College

Commercial Art

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Compton College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College

Dance

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College

Digital and Web Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Drone Camera Operator

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Entertainment Promotions and Marketing

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Entertainment Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Santa Monica College

Film/TV Production Crafts

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
West Los Angeles College

Film (Cinema)/Video Production

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Compton College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College

Game Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale College
LA City College
LA Mission College
LA Trade Tech College
Long Beach City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Graphic Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Graphic and Web Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Interaction Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Interaction Design – UX/UI (Bachelor’s Degree)

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Interior Architectural Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Journalism

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Santa Monica College

Music/Commercial Music

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Harbor College
Rio Hondo College

Photography

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Pilates

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Product Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Pasadena City College

Studio Arts

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Technical Illustrator

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Long Beach City College

Television Production

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Theatre

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College

Theatre Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Valley College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Video Game Design

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale Community College

Video Game Development

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Mount San Antonio College

Virtual Reality Designer

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

A Smarter Path to Success

Affordable

Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.

Fast Track to a Great Job

Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.

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Seamless Transferability

Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.

Earn More

Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**

In-Demand Programs

Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.

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Flexible Options

Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.

Supportive Environment

Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.

Real Campus Experience

Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.

**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data

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