Visual and Performing Arts, Digital Media Technology, and Communications

According to Fast Company, the ability to effectively communicate is one of the five most important soft skills that recruiters look for in job candidates. Improve your digital media technology and communication skills or practice the arts at Central Piedmont.

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Advertising and Graphic Design

Central Piedmont's advertising and graphic design program will prepare you to go directly into the job market with a portfolio of your best work.

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Associate in Arts

Central Piedmont's Associate in Arts degree ensures you transfer to a 4-year institution having already met general education requirements.

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Audio Engineering (Non-Credit)

Learn audio engineering at Central Piedmont in a series of continuing education courses. Explore the recording studio and master editing...

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Broadcasting and Production Technology

The Broadcast and Production program at Central Piedmont will prepare you to work in a variety of media-related careers, venues, and services.

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Communication and Journalism Courses

Communication and journalism courses for general education credit

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Dance

Earn an Associate of Arts in dance from Central Piedmont. Our program is set up as a conservatory, where your technique is honed and emphasized.

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Department of English

English courses for general education credit; includes Foundational English

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Drama/Theatre

Students in the Associate in Fine Arts - Drama degree program study performance on stage and before the camera and develop skills for behind the...

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Foreign Language Courses

French, German, Spanish, and Academic ESL courses for general education credit

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Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology

Get the knowledge and skills you need for employment in the printing, publishing, packaging, and related industries.

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Graphic Design, Printing, and Photography (Non-Credit)

Central Piedmont's Corporate & Continuing Education program in graphic design, printing, & photography teaches students software in Adobe Creative...

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Interpreter Education

Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work as an entry-level ASL interpreter.

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Languages and Culture (Non-Credit)

Learn to communicate with individuals from near and far with non-degree courses in foreign languages, including Spanish, French, German and...

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Music

The Associate in Fine Arts - drama degree program will prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in music.

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Simulation and Game Development

Our program is among the first in the country to use augmented and virtual reality equipment to create virtual simulations and games.

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Visual Arts

The Associate in Fine Arts degree program will prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in art.

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