Film & Photography Schools in Orange County
Top Film and Photography Schools in Orange County
The film industry is one of the big economic drivers in Orange County and local schools produce a big chunk of their talent. A relatively new certificate program receiving attention is The Hollywood Institute’s Video Symphony, a 32-course experience in editing, audio engineering, and graphics animation. Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Knott Studios offers several quality degrees, many of them concentrating on producing video for online, mobile devices and tablets. Chapman’s Photography and Commercial Art program focuses on contemporary use of digital cameras in a variety of print and web media.
About: At Columbia College Hollywood we believe that the best filmmaker is one who understands all aspects of filmmaking. Writers, directors, production designers, actors, editors, cinematographers, composers, and sound people all benefit from understanding what's involved in writing a script, the kinds of choices a cinematographer confronts, how actors reveal subtext, how sound and music can enliven and transform a scene, the way images are assembled in the editing room. And the best way to understand these things is to do them. Columbia College is about hands-on learning! Request Information
About: At The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, you will find like-minded students-artists who think like you and are excited by the energy you bring. Many of our students come right out of high school, while some have tried different college programs and others are embarking on a career change. What draws these individuals to The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, is a passion for their art - as well as the desire to channel that passion into a career. Request Information
About: At The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, you will join a community that's committed to offering you a nurturing, stimulating environment where you are free to explore your artist's imagination and to stretch your talent and skills. Here you can meet like-minded students who share your passion for the creative world and the drive to learn. Artists who think like you and are excited by the talent you have and challenged by how you will apply it. Request Information
About: The Art Institute of California-Orange County is a design and culinary arts school providing Bachelor's and Associate's degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Culinary Management and Culinary Arts. Located in the heart of Orange County's South Coast Metro region, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to Orange County's thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches. The school is one of The Art Institutes, with 45+ education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The Art Institutes have provided career-oriented education programs for over 40 years. Request Information
California State University, Department of Visual Arts - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA US
Long Beach City College, Department of Art & Photography
Long Beach, CA US
About: The Art Department including the Photography Program at Long Beach City College is one of the largest art departments in the California Community College system and as such is dedicated to providing students with the finest most comprehensive introduction Request Information
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA US
About: Otis College of Art and Design is a four year BFA program that offers majors in six areas: Communication Arts, Digital Media, Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, and Toy Design. The cornerstone of the Otis program is the first year curriculum, which is called Foundation. Students from all majors take the core studio classes: drawing and composition, figure drawing, two and three dimensional design. In these integrated classes students build the art, design and creative skills and vocabulary that are the ¿foundation¿ of their subsequent studies and future work. Students enter their sophomore year well prepared to begin work in their major. Request Information

