Music Arts Programs
Sierra Wind Symphony
Formed in 2001, and Directed by Maurice Limon, the Sierra Wind Symphony has grown to provide Citrus College instrumental musicians the opportunity to explore the most sophisticated, challenging and expressive symphonic music at the highest levels of professionalism.
Yearly Performance Opportunities:
Local and prestigious regional wind band and orchestra festivals
A Night of Music from Film
A unique and exciting production for which the Sierra Wind Symphony’s instrumentation is enhanced to include a string section, vocal and instrumental soloists, Citrus’ own Concert Choir, a rhythm section, and sound effects to perform live with the projection of footage from blockbuster movies.
A variety of performances in the Haugh Performing Arts Center
Each spring the Wind Symphony joins forces with various performing arts groups on campus in the Haugh Performing Arts Center in concert.
The instrumentalists in the Sierra Wind Symphony also enjoy the benefits of studio performance by recording frequently in the world class Citrus College recording studios.
For further information email Mr. Limon.
Film/TV Electronic Media
ADT in Film Studies
Degree/Certificate Description
The Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television & Electronic Media is designed to develop performance skills in film, television and digital media studies. Course offerings will include aesthetics, history and production and to provide professional training at the beginning level. The AS-T in Film, TV & Electronic Media emphasizes a broad spectrum of experience in the creation of video productions as well as an interdisciplinary approach to film study.
Possible Job Titles:
• Director
• Camera Operator
• Sound Engineer
• Digital Effects Designer
AA in Film Studies
Degree/Certificate Description
Film Studies introduces students to the history of film, exploring film as an artistic, cultural and social phenomenon. The program also provides students with a theoretical and practical foundation in film analysis and production. Students will have the opportunity to take a wide range of courses from film appreciation and history to acting, screenwriting and videography, providing students with both theoretical and hands-on experience in filmmaking and production. Film Studies will prepare students for transfer to a university and/or for various professions, including but not limited to, filmmaking, writing, acting, advertising, film business and film production.
Possible Job Titles:
• Director
• Writer
• Producer
• Film and Video Editor
• Camera Operators
• Film Editors
• Social Media Director
Art History
Art history is the study of visual images in combination with their cultural and historical contexts. Students will learn to analyze visual imagery, examining artworks from a variety of viewpoints, including investigating their aesthetic, historic and cultural functions. Thus, students will come to better understand the important place visual imagery plays in creating, maintaining and challenging cultural norms.
While starting in grade school students are taught how to read critically, they are not taught how to look critically. This seemingly instinctive behavior of looking is taken for granted and the immense effect visual images have on us goes unnoticed. Art history teaches students how to engage with visual imagery and to look critically, changing the way they interact with the visual stimuli inundating their daily lives and developing and enhancing their critical thinking skills. Art history courses prepare students not only for transfer into art and art history programs but also for a diverse range of majors and careers.
For any questions about AA-T in Art History or about the program more generally, please contact Catie Besancon.
Art History
Art history is the study of visual images in combination with their cultural and historical contexts. Students will learn to analyze visual imagery, examining artworks from a variety of viewpoints, including investigating their aesthetic, historic and cultural functions. Thus, students will come to better understand the important place visual imagery plays in creating, maintaining and challenging cultural norms.
While starting in grade school students are taught how to read critically, they are not taught how to look critically. This seemingly instinctive behavior of looking is taken for granted and the immense effect visual images have on us goes unnoticed. Art history teaches students how to engage with visual imagery and to look critically, changing the way they interact with the visual stimuli inundating their daily lives and developing and enhancing their critical thinking skills. Art history courses prepare students not only for transfer into art and art history programs but also for a diverse range of majors and careers.
For any questions about AA-T in Art History or about the program more generally, please contact Catie Besancon.
