Arts & Humanities

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The fields in this section invite us to peer deeply inside and outside of our world through the examination of artistic achievements and philosophic ideas; they emphasize critical thinking, creativity, imagination, production and performance, and responses to the arts and philosophy. WSCC’s Arts & Humanities courses provide a major portion of General Education requirements and transfer to other colleges and universities. These courses emphasize core‐value skills that are prized by all professions, and their study can lead to a wide variety of useful and highly rewarding careers. What bonds our Arts & Humanities offerings is a commitment to understanding the past, contending with pressing issues of the present, and visualizing a future where our graduates use their learning and critical thinking skills in careers which permit them to express their creative and practical talents and skills, doing work that is both personally fulfilling and of service to their communities.

Art

Study in the visual arts—including drawing, design, painting, sculpture, photography, video and film—gives students a solid background in creative problem‐solving, a skill that is important in many areas beyond the traditional art fields. In addition, most art students come away with manual and computer skills that are highly sought after. Most jobs in the visual arts require advanced degrees. Artists may work as graphic designers, educators, museum curators, medical illustrators, or art therapists, among other careers.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Art or Music…

Music

The music profession is one of the most competitive fields in the world. When you complete an Associate of Arts with a music concentration at WSCC, you will obtain the musical tools necessary to prepare you to transfer to a 4‐year institution. A vast sea of opportunity for employment is available upon receiving an undergraduate degree in music, such as K‐12 music education, music performance, composition, music therapy, conducting, jazz studies, musicology/ethnomusicology, and music technology.

Philosophy

Philosophy helps you develop critical thinking and communication skills that are useful in almost every line of work and field of study. A concentration in philosophy shows that you can think deeply and critically and express yourself effectively in both writing and speech. This makes it an ideal program to pair with other fields of study, such as psychology, English, religious studies, or business.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater…

Theater

Studying the theater arts prepares one for a career in professional and non‐professional theater production, performance, and education. Beyond the obvious areas of study within the discipline there are many others: Theater Management, Dramaturgy, Children’s Theater, Creative Dramatics, Dramatic Criticism, Theater History, Makeup Design and Execution, Musical Theater, Properties and Special Effects Design and Execution, to name only a few.

Programs

• Arts & Humanities, AA

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