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Arts

The Arts Area of Interest is for students who wish to become educated and responsible contributors in a rapidly changing global arts community. The faculty and staff are committed to supporting arts education for transfer, economic development, and life-long employment in an accessible and challenging environment. We meet the needs of those wishing to create, consume, document, or analyze the arts.

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Programs

Degrees

High Unit Certificates

(18 units or more)

Low Unit Certificates

(Fewer than 18 units)
Notes:
AS-T Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
AA-T Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
AA Associate of Arts Degree
AS Associate of Science Degree
CC Career Certificate
COA Certificate of Achievement
COSP Certificate of Skill Proficiency

Meet Your Success Team

We are here to answer your questions and support you in your journey here at Rio Hondo College. Please click or tap here to reach out to us if you need guidance or help. 

Martha De La Mora profile picture
Martha De La Mora
Counselor
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Irene Vu
Counselor
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Abby Balcom
Arts Clerk
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Wendy Gonzalez
Arts Secretary
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Brian Young
Librarian

Career Outlook

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Median Salary:
$67,364.10
Annual Job Opening:
3,501
Typical Education Level:
a Bachelor's degree
Top Entry-level Education:
A Bachelor's degree
65%
A high school diploma or less
15%
A Master's or Professional degree
10%

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Median Salary:
$107,984.39
Annual Job Opening:
1,693
Typical Education Level:
a Bachelor's degree
Top Entry-level Education:
A Bachelor's degree
53%
Some college
40%
A high school diploma or less
6%

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

Median Salary:
$64,236.97
Annual Job Opening:
856
Typical Education Level:
a Master's or Professional degree
Top Entry-level Education:
A Master's or Professional degree
30%
A Bachelor's degree
26%
A Doctoral degree or more
21%

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Median Salary:
$60,836.63
Annual Job Opening:
3,523
Typical Education Level:
a high school diploma or less
Top Entry-level Education:
A high school diploma or less
31%
A Bachelor's degree
30%
A Master's or Professional degree
17%

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

Median Salary:
$60,260.47
Annual Job Opening:
2,195
Typical Education Level:
a high school diploma or less
Top Entry-level Education:
A high school diploma or less
27%
Some college
27%
A Bachelor's degree
18%
Source: Emsi Data.

Resources

  • Teacher Preparation Pathways Website
    This informational website is designed for Rio Hondo College students from all majors who are interested in pursuing teaching K-12 careers in California or abroad.
  • Honors Transfer Program Website
    The Honors Transfer Program is for students interested in transferring to highly competitive universities such as UCLA and UC Irvine. Visit the website for more details.

About RHC

Rio Hondo College, serving the communities of El Monte, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, and Whittier for over 50 years.

Contact

Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601

Phone: (562) 692-0921
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