CTE Viewbook 2015

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATIONBuild a future. Make a difference.cte SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE At Santa Monica College, Career Technical Education is more than a pathway to a job. It’s the launchpad for your future. 1 Santa Monica College 2 Career Technical Education 4 Business 6 Communication and Media Studies 8 Computer Science and Information Systems 10 Cosmetology 12 Design Technology 14 Early Childhood Education 16 Fashion Design and Merchandising 18 Health Sciences 16 Photography 22 Sustainable Technologies 24 Technical Theatre 26 Degrees and Certificates

The job market changes day by day, and SMC’s Career Technical Education programs are constantly evolving too, to keep pace with industry demands.A career-focused education.A creative point of view.With its ocean breezes, fresh energy, laid back atmosphere and easy access to LA,Santa Monica is a great place to live. It also happens to be great place to go to school.Here, passionate instructors with strong ties to their professional communities makecareer education as dynamic and creatively inspiring as the Southern California busi-ness environment itself.CTE students are part of a diverse body of 34,000 students from all over the world,taking courses in more than 80 different fields.Our 38-acre main campus and satellite campuses rival those of prestigious 4-yearcolleges, and our reputation for excellence attracts a highly respected faculty, whomaintain strong connections in their professional communities.SMC provides everything students need to meet their goals, whether they want tomove directly to the job market, transfer to a four-year school, or upgrade specificskills. At the same time, our facilities and unique environment make training for acareer an extraordinarily rewarding experience.In addition to training people to enter the workforce,Santa Monica College has been California’s numberone community college for transferring students to theUniversity of California system for 24 years straight. 1

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION The mission of Career Technical Education (CTE) is to provide industry-linked programs and services that enable individuals to reach their career goals, achieve economic self-sufficiency, compete in the global marketplace, and contribute to California's economic prosperity. CTE PROGRAM AREAS: • Business • Communication and Media Studies • Computer Science and Information Systems • Cosmetology • Design Technology • Early Childhood Education • Fashion Design and Merchandising • Health Sciences • Photography • Sustainable Technologies • Technical Theatre2

SMC offers 37 CTE-related Associate Degrees, 36 CTE Certificates of Achievement and 37 CTE Department Certificate programs.An educational experience like no other.Exceptional programs.Our CTE programs are known for the high quality educational experiences theyprovide, their deep integration with the business community, the sense of communitythat exists among students, faculty and staff, and the excellence of SMC graduates.Exceptional people.SMC’s extraordinarily dedicated and energetic faculty make each course of study trulyexceptional, through special events, interdepartmental collaborations, guest speakers,and partnerships with industry and other outside organizations.Exceptional preparation for getting great jobsand creating great futures.Career Technical Education at Santa Monica College prepares students for exciting pro-fessional employment opportunities. Our programs are led by faculty with extensiveexpertise in their fields, and they are top-notch trainers and instructors in these indus-tries. CTE students can transfer from SMC with a wide range of applied knowledge, astrong relationship with employers, and far less debt than if they had gone directly toa four-year school. Each year we invest in updating our technology, equipment andmaterials to ensure our students are obtaining the best possible learning experience.The students we inspire get hired.At SMC, students get superior preparation for jobsand satisfying careers. They also get the benefit of acollege environment where exceeding expectations isan everyday occurrence, in every department. 3

BUSINESS The Business Department’s Tutoring Center helps you achieve academic success, whether you need help in a specific topic or study skills. Many of our tutors are bilingual. In our Career Closet, business students get to “shop” for donated professional clothing representing top designers and brands, at no charge. Clothing and accessories are available for both men and women, to create a polished look. The Rotaract Club, sponsored by Rotary of Santa Monica, brings local business leaders to campus to speak and connect. Students also learn about internships and job opportunities with local employers, as they hone their leadership skills and serve the community through Rotaract activities.4

Professional training that works, on every level.Known for the quality of its programs, and for Business and Accounting faculty hold graduate degrees, CAREER OPTIONS:constantly keeping pace with our region’s dynamic and possess relevant business experience. Many are • Accountingbusiness environment, SMC’s Business department full-time business professionals or entrepreneurs who • Importing/Exportingprepares students to tackle existing and emerging integrate their business acumen with their curriculum. • Logistics/Supply challenges as they enter the work force, or continueon to further education. Business courses are available on campus and online, Chain Management during the day and at night, and in both traditional • Intercultural BusinessThe Business Department offers programs in Account- and accelerated formats, to offer flexibility in complet-ing, Business, and Automotive Technology. Within ing academic goals at SMC. Communicationthese broad areas, students can specialize in Business • International Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepre- Beyond the classroom, innovative programs and real-neurship, Merchandising, Logistics, and Insurance. world networking experiences give business students Management the edge they need to transfer for further study or to • Management advance in their fields. • Entrepreneurship • General ManagementDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department • Logistics/Supply Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE Program Chain Managment n nn • MarketingBusiness Administration n nn • Advertising and Business Administration-Professional n Business Administration for Transfer n n Public Relations Entrepreneurship nn • Market Research International Business n nn • Product Management Insurance Professional nn • Retail Merchandising Insurance Specialist n nn • Social Media Logistics/Supply Chain Management n n Marketing n n Marketing Management/Leadership Merchandising n 5 nAccounting Professional Accountant Computer AccountingAutomotive Technology

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES Our Promo Pathway program is an innovative collaboration with industry professionals, preparing creative students for jobs in entertainment by training them in the specific skills required to write, produce and edit on-air promos, trailers and digital marketing materials. “The work ethic at SMC is spectacular. There is zero sense of entitlement. The more you raise the bar and the more you challenge the students, the more they just go for it.” —Salvador Carrasco, Head of Film Production The Corsair, SMC’s student newspaper, won 16 awards—including online General Excellence and four first place awards—at the 2014 Southern California Convention of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges.6

The word is out about us.SMC’s Communication Studies, Broadcasting, Film SMC’s Journalism department is highly regarded CAREER OPTIONS:Studies, Journalism and Media Studies programs nationwide, and the offices of The Corsair, SMC’sattract some of Southern California’s most creative stu- award-winning newspaper, are active day and night. • Producerdents, and track them toward careers in this region’s This entirely student-run multi-media enterprise has • Video Editorvibrant digital, visual, and media arts sectors. created a career pathway for many SMC alumni who • Television/Radio have gone on to successful journalism careers at aFrom speech to film to video production to news writ- variety of media outlets. Announcering, students receive excellent theory-based training, • Program Directoras well as professional-level hands-on experience in Founded in 2011 by film director Salvador Carrasco, • News Writerfilm, video, and newspaper production. Student clubs SMC’s outstanding Film Production Program is emerg- • Sportscasterinclude a traveling competitive debate team, and a ing as a competitive option for students targeting elite • News Directorfilm club that showcases student productions at the film schools like UCLA and USC, at a fraction of the • Technicianend of each semester. cost. Already, SMC student films are winning awards • Technical Director internationally, as is the department itself. In fact, • Director ofOur award-winning programs emulate those of top Professor Carrasco received the 2015 Impact Awardmedia companies, introducing students to creative at the Santa Monica Film Festival, acknowledging the Engineeringdevelopment, project management, and other local and international educational, economic and • Public Relationsrealities of communication and media jobs, right here artistic impact of his work at SMC.on campus. Representative Our film graduates are being hired in coveted industry • Publicist jobs, and many industry veterans come to SMC to • Advertising Executive learn new production skills that open up job opportu- • Film Director nities and advancement. • Screenwriter • EditorDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department • Camera Operator Degree of Achievement Certificate • Assistant DirectorCTE Program • Film CriticC​ ommunication and Media Studies n n ​ • Film Historian n n • News Reporter and Broadcast Sales and Management n Broadcast Programming and Production n n Writer Communications - A.A. n • News Photographer Entertainment Promotions and Marketing “Promo Pathway” n n • Print, Web, or Copy Film Studies - A.A. nFilm Production - A.S. EditorJournalism - A.A. • Director of Communication • Government Relations Officer • Community Affairs Liaison • Lobbyist • Speechwriter 7

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Many of our students gain valuable experience in the field through work-based learning, including paid and unpaid internships at Jet Propulsion Laboratory offered by NASA. Google, Yahoo, BuzzFeed, Facebook, YouTube, AOL, and more than 500 tech startups have offices near SMC. It's no wonder our area is now known as Silicon Beach! Through “Code for the Mission” competitions, hackathons and a variety of other activities, including our Computer Technology and Women in Technology clubs, students have many opportunities to use the skills they acquire, preparing them for jobs in California’s expansive technology fields.8

Develop a pathway to your career in technology.With course offerings as robust as those of a top Networking, Technology Project Management, Web CAREER OPTIONS:four-year university, SMC’s Computer Science and Programming and Development, Computer Graphics, • Web ProgrammerInformation Systems (CSIS ) Department is the perfect Business Office Computer Skills, and Medical Billing • Webmasterplace to develop the skills and knowledge in technol- and Coding, leading to a variety of certificates and de- • Web Page Developerogy for immediate entry into the workforce, career grees. Our caring faculty work closely with students to • Technology Projectadvancement, or transfer to a four-year institution. make sure they are always on track toward their goals. ManagerOur dynamic programs motivate students to do their best Members of our advisory boards come from every • Web Programmerwork under the guidance of supportive and knowl- corner of the rapidly developing high-tech community, • Networkedgeable faculty, in a friendly and collegial environment. and they share the latest changes in business and at top u­ niversities as they occur. This inspires our faculty AdministratorThe CSIS Department, consisting of Computer Science, to constantly create new courses and programs for • Network EngineerComputer Information Systems, and Office Technology, CSIS students. • Computer Programmeroffers a variety of courses in Programming, Databases, • DatabaseDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Administrator Degree of Achievement Certificate • Database ApplicationsCTE Program n Computer Information Systems n n n Developer n • Database Engineer Computer Business Applications n n • Software Engineer Digital Publishing n n n • Software Programmer Website Software Specialist n n • Systems Analyst Website Creator n n n • LAN Support Specialist Website Development Management n • Information Systems Computer Science n n Computer Programming n n n Manager Database Applications Developer n n n • Systems Engineer Web Programmer n n n • Publishing Specialist Information Systems Management n • Medical Billing and Networking n Mobile Application Development-Android n Coding Specialist Mobile Application Development-iPhone n • Medical Office Technology n General Office n Transcriptionist Legal Administrative Assistant n • Administrative Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Assistant Clerical/Data Entry • Legal Administrative Medical Billing/Coding Medical Records Clerk Receptionist Assistant Medical Transcription • Medical Records Clerk/ Word Processing Receptionist • Technology Trainer 9

COSMETOLOGY The world around us is an inspiring place, full of color, shape and style. SMC’s Cosmetology Department encourages students to use their skills in creative ways, to make people look and feel their best. More than once, an SMC Cosmetology student won $50,000 in cash and prizes in the Junior Style Stars National Hair Bridal Competition defeating over 300 students nationwide, while other SMC students have placed in the top 10.10

Express your creativity, through training and experience in the beauty industry.SMC has been training professionals in the Cosmetology, In the Esthetics program, courses in high-demand CAREER OPTIONS:Skin Care and Nail Care industries for decades. Well areas like microdermabrasion and peels supplementestablished and yet consistently cutting-edge, our full- the basic certification classes. Nail care students can • Platform Artisttime and unique, flexible part-time programs prepare develop expertise in basic and 3D nail art, gel nails, • Educatorstudents for new careers, career changes, or advance- and more. • Stylistment in an existing beauty industry career. • Colorist At SMC, Cosmetology students have opportunities • Salon OwnerSMC has an extremely high passing rate for all state to collaborate with other creative departments, such • Sales Representativeboard exams, and our graduates are all employable as Film, Photography, Fashion and Theatre, on photo • Makeup Artistat the entry level or above. In addition to the courses shoots, stage productions and runway shows. SMC • Television and Filmrequired to pass these licensing tests, our highly mo- students also participate and do extremely well in ativated faculty adds new classes often, so students are variety of local and national styling contests. Hairdresser/Makeupon top of current trends. Artist Graduates of our program have gone on to achieve • Backstage Stylist for superstar status in the industry, and these alumni have Fashion Shows returned to SMC as guest speakers and mentors. • Cruise Ship Stylist • Esthetician • ManicuristMaster colorist, hair stylist to the stars, and SMC alumnusKim Vō enjoys speaking to our Cosmetology students aboutsuccess, failure, and the importance of following your heart’sdesire in the beauty industry.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramCosmetology n n n n Skin Care n Nail Care n Salon Business n Teacher Training 11

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY “Anyone who has the ability to tell a story effectively will have a job in the 21st century.” —Chris Fria, Design Technology Department Chair Our programs are housed in a state-of-the-art satellite campus of Santa Monica College. The $65 million facility features audio and video editing suites, a screening room, a production studio, a drawing studio, a computer lab, and numerous technology-based classrooms.12

Turning your creative vision into your future.SMC’s Entertainment Technology, Graphic Design, and graphic design, illustration or web design. The course­ CAREER OPTIONS:Interior Architectural Design programs prepare s­ tudents work emphasizes the design process in a wide variety • 2D/3D Animatorfor careers in the rapidly evolving design and media of careers, from traditional Graphic Design to Interac- • 2D/3D Artistfields through comprehensive, hands-on training. tion Design, Motion Graphics, Web and Mobile Design. • Art Director • CompositorThe Entertainment Technology program offers a SMC’s award-winning Interior Architectural Design • Game Designercomp­ rehensive and rigorous curriculum in Animation, program trains students to plan safe, functional, and • Graphic DesignerDigital Media, Post Production, Game Design and Visual innovative interior spaces, offers high quality profes- • IllustratorEffects. The coursework combines a strong foundation sional development opportunities for practicing design­­ • Interaction Designerin traditional techniques of storytelling and visual ers, and facilitates transfer to four-year institutions. • Interface Designercommunication, and state-of-the-art career training. • Interior Designer, Our close connections with local industry professionalsFor more than 40 years, the Graphic Design program keeps our programs flexible and nimble in response to Residential andat Santa Monica College has been helping students changing needs. SMC supports the design faculty in Commercialdevelop the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year being innovative beyond academic standards and • Lighting Designerinstitution, or to enter directly into the job market in state regulations, so our graduates truly stand apart • Motion Graphics when applying for jobs and additional education. Artist • Previsualization ArtistDEGREES & CERTIFICATES B.A. A.A./A.S. Certificate Department • Production Designer Degree Degree of Achievement Certificate • Set DesignerCTE Program • Sound DesignerInteraction Design n • Sustainable DesignEntertainment Technology Consultant nn • User Experience Animation n Designer 2D Animation n • Video Editor 3D Animation n • Web Animator 3D Modeling n • Web Designer 3D Rendering n Game Design 13 Digital Media nn Digital Effects nGraphic Design Web Design nnInterior Architectural Design n Set Design and Art Direction for Film and TV CAD Production and Design nn n n

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION In Early Childhood Education, you have the opportunity every day to nurture each child’s potential for making the world a better place. Currently under construction, our state of the art indoor/outdoor lab school will operate as a child care center and demonstration program for SMC. Located a few blocks from the beach, this project is a collaborative effort between Santa Monica College, the City of Santa Monica, and the Rand Corporation.14

Preparing a child for the future can be your future.The mission of the of the Early Childhood Education Our unique Early Intervention Assistant Certificate CAREER OPTIONS:Department at Santa Monica College is to prepare program trains professionals for work as assistants inprofessional educators who effectively demonstrate the expansive field of early childhood special education. • Assistant Teacher the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessaryto teach children in ways that enhance their overall In collaboration with some of the finest early child- • Infant/Toddlergrowth and global citizenship. We are committed to hood programs in the world, our Early Childhood Teacherdeveloping reflective teachers who make ethically, Education Department offers our students extraordi-theoretically, and pedagogically sound decisions nary student teaching opportunities and placement • Preschool Teacherwhen working with children and their families. possibilities after graduation. • Program/CenterSMC’s program offers options for early childhood Directoreducation certification, transfer to four-year institu-tions to complete pre K-12 teacher certification, and • Supervisorprofessional development. Courses are offered duringthe day, in the evening, on weekends and online. • Licensed Family Child Care ProviderOur high caliber online courses consistently maintain thehighest student retention rate of any college in California. • After School Program Staff • Parks and Recreation Aide • Early Childhood Special Education Assistant • Early Intervention Assistant • School Paraprofessional/ Instructional Aide • Home Visitor • Play Therapist • Parent Educator • Curriculum Specialist/ CoordinatorDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramEarly Childhood Education n n nEarly Intervention Assistant nSchool-Age Special Education Assistant n nEarly Childhood Education Core 15

FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING In addition to numerous west coast apparel companies, many of the largest fashion exhibition and market buying centers are headquartered near Santa Monica, offering great internship opportunities for SMC fashion students in both the wholesale and retail realms. SMC’s Fashion, Photography and Cosmetology departments collaborate each spring to produce our highly anticipated and widely attended student fashion show.16

Design a career that suits your style.With a faculty of accomplished industry professionals, Articulation agreements with top fashion schools CAREER OPTIONS:a third of whom also teach at LA’s well-known FIDM, are rare among community colleges, but with SMC’s • Designer/AssistantSanta Monica College’s Fashion Design and Merchan- programs, many students transfer to FIDM and otherdising department offers an exciting program that is four-year fashion schools. Designerhighly respected in Southern California’s influential • Visual Merchandiserfashion industry. Our program attracts fashion-focused Former SMC students are quite visible in our area’s • Pattern Makerstudents from all over the world, many of whom have creative landscape. The costumes for “Dancing With • Fashion Sales Repgone on to stellar careers in fashion design, fashion the Stars”, “America’s Got Talent”, and “Charmed” were • Accessories Designermerchandising, costume design and retail. designed by a SMC Fashion graduate. Our students • Product Manager have gone on to establish popular ecommerce sites • Showroom SalesCourses in design, illustration, merchandising and and brick-and-mortar shops, including top fashiongarment production offer fashion students every boutiques in Santa Monica and Brentwood, (which Representativeopportunity to identify their own path within this cre- have been covered in Vogue and W, to name a few.) • Pattern Graderative industry. Focused classes that infuse design and • Costume Designer/merchandise direction with historical, global, color A recent SMC graduate now works as an LA fashionand trend analyses stretch students’ imaginations as stylist, creating looks for photo shoots and editorial Assistant Costumerthey build the skills employers look for when hiring layouts. These professionals give back by offering • Wardrobe Assistantcreative talent. guidance and internships, speaking to students in the • Fashion Illustrator classroom, and judging our annual fashion show. • Sample MakerStudents also learn computer skills that help them • Shoe Designercreate high quality professional portfolios for entry • Lingerie Designerinto 4-year degree programs or industry jobs. Our stu- • Textile Designerdents are valued by both employers and other schools • Fashion Buyer/for their motivation, dedication, focus and ability toget things done. Assistant Buyer • Boutique OwnerFilm and music production companies based in Santa • Fashion StylistMonica employ our students in the merchandise/branding/ • Fashion Editor/styling arena. BloggerDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department • Fashion PR Specialist Degree of Achievement Certificate • Fabric LibrarianCTE Program • Trend ForecasterFashion Design n n • Fashion HouseFashion Merchandising n n Manager • Retail Manager • Executive Trainee 17

HEALTH SCIENCES SMC Nursing and Respiratory Therapy students gain out- standing clinical experience in some of the region’s top clinical facilities. Every year, many of our Nursing and Respiratory Therapy graduates are offered jobs in these clinical hospitals. Our Simulation Lab features state-of-the-art equipment that simulates the hospital environ- ment, and accommodates interdisciplinary simulations involving both respiratory and nursing students. The Nursing program has articulation agreements with universities in several states to provide a pathway for graduates to pursue a BSN.18

A perfect place to nurture a career of caring.Nursing Respiratory Therapy CAREER OPTIONS:Nurses are vital to every area of healthcare, and as Respiratory Therapists (RTs) use high technologytechnology expands, more and more career options equipment and scientific principles to help diagnose • Hospitalsemerge for well-prepared nurses. The Nursing program and treat cardiopulmonary disorders, such as asthma, • Emergency Roomsis accredited by the Accreditation Commission for pneumonia, COPD, or immature infant lungs. • Ambulatory/Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by theCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The SMC offers a unique consortium in partnership with Outpatient Clinicsprogram is engaged in rigorous ongoing evaluations. East Los Angeles College, pooling the resources, fac- • Neonatal andSMC’s competitive Associate Degree Nursing Program ulty, and clinical site access of both schools. Studentseducates and prepares safe, caring, competent, and receive the benefits of two top respiratory care pro- Pediatric Unitscompassionate nurses, to meet the standards of the grams in one degree. Accredited by the Commission • Sleep LabsCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing. on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the • Critical Care Units/ ELAC/SMC RT program is among the best in the state.A sense of excitement is palpable among our students Intensive Care Unitsand faculty, and opportunities are constantly being The program prepares students at the advanced prac- • Asthma Clinicscreated to supplement courses, broaden students’ ex- titioner level, using the latest respiratory equipment. • Home Careperiences, and foster student success. Our program is Students acquire clinical experience at top-rated sites, • Hospice Carehighly respected by our distinguished local hospitals like Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center, LAC-USC • Medical Officesand four-year universities. Medical Center, Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center • Emergency Air and Keck-USC University Hospital to name a few.Graduates of our program are prepared and eligible Transport andto take the National Council Licensure Examination Graduates of the ELAC/SMC RT program are eligible Ambulance Rescue(NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse. Santa Monica to take the Therapist Multiple-Choice ExaminationCollege also has collaborative agreements with several (TMC), and with a high cut TMC score, they becomebaccalaureate nursing programs. Nursing students are eligible for the Clinical Simulation Exam. Passingencouraged to continue their education and earn a them both awards the graduate the RegisteredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or a Master Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required forof Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. licensure in California. SMC’s high board certifica- tion pass rates exceed the national average.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramNursing (RN) nRespiratory Therapy n 19

PHOTOGRAPHY Ten full shooting bays are available for studio production classes. Each is outfitted with a full complement of hot lights, strobes and lighting modifiers. SMC has 14 medium format capture backs to assist students in their transition from education into industry. Our fully outfitted B&W and Support for our program comes from industry leaders including color printing darkrooms have Canon, Epson, Adobe and the area’s top camera retailers. SMC film and print processing was selected by Bogen Imaging as one of only 10 photography capabilities. Our digital lab programs across the US to be awarded a $40,000 gift of accommodates 40 students equipment. Canon has generously awarded us approximately working on iMac computers, $50,000+ in equipment and printers as well as technical support. with full access to 20 Canon printers. High resolution multi-format film scanners are also available.20

Picture yourself in a field you love.SMC offers rich resources to help student photogra- graphic entrepreneurs. Located in one of the nation’s CAREER OPTIONS:phers develop, both as artists and as professionals. major advertising centers, SMC offers studentsWith classes in all areas of photography, from the interaction with major ad agencies, graphic design • Freelancebasics in film and digital, to advanced techniques in firms and advertisers through our guest speaker and Photographerimage creation, digital output, studio and location mentoring programs.lighting and shooting, our program provides an ideal • Staff Photographerfoundation in the art, craft, technology and business With an advisory board that includes nationally known • Medical or Forensicof modern professional photography. photography professionals, ad agency art buyers, gal- lery owners, APA board members and lab and service PhotographerIn addition to their many years of teaching experience, bureau owners, the Photography Department remains • Photojournalistall of our faculty have had successful careers as profes- at the cutting edge of the industry’s latest trends. Our • Studio Ownersional photographers, and continue to shoot projects students are consistently invited to exhibit their work • Studio Managerfor clients locally and nationally. Many of our faculty at photoLA and the Getty Museum. • Photo Editorteach at other well-known photography institutions • Photo Assistantsuch as Brooks Institute, UCLA Extension, The Art Insti- Articulation agreements with prestigious art schools • Digital Techtute and the prestigious Santa Fe Workshops. like Brooks Institute of Photography, Art Institute of • Lab Technician Colorado, and Savannah College of Art and Design • WeddingOur students and graduates are known locally and give photography students a transfer route to a 4-yearregionally for their dedication and strong work ethic, degree in photography at a substantially reduced cost, Photographeras well as for their talent and skills, making them with no reduction in the quality of their education. • Photographichighly sought after by Boeing, Mattel and other major We currently work with many local high schools tocompanies for full-time positions. The balance of art, offer advanced placement for their students seeking a Retouchertechnique and business skills students learn here photo major curriculum. • Photographer's Repprepare them for careers as freelancers and photo- • Photo Archivist • Fine Art Photographer • Photo IllustratorWith holiday and awards banquets, photo workshop camp-ing trips, student exhibitions in our campus gallery and astrong sense of community, the Photography Departmentis more than a department—it’s almost like a family.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramPhotography n n 21

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES California’s long history of promoting energy efficiency has saved residents more than $65 billion, helped bring residential electricity bills to 25% below the national average, and contrib- uted to the state’s leadership in green jobs. With the cost of solar energy production approaching parity with traditional technology, nearly 90% of Americans want to see more solar and wind energy added to the U.S. landscape. This means a grow- ing job market for trained Sustainable Technology professionals. In his 2015 inauguration speech, California governor Jerry Brown made an ambitious pledge for the state to be 50% powered by renew- able energy within 15 years. California is one of the nation’s top states for solar installations, and as of December 2014, has 73,000 people employed in the solar industry.22

Creating a greener future could be your future.Solar Photovoltaic Installation Recycling and Resource Management CAREER OPTIONS:Technologies that once seemed like science fiction are As more cities and businesses develop sustainabilitybecoming more and more commonplace, as consumers and zero-waste policies, there is an increased need for • Solar Installationrealize the benefits of electric cars, solar energy and trained staff that can properly manage organizationalother earth-friendly technologies. Green jobs are resources and initiate sustainability-focused programs. • Environmentalgrow­i­ng because of them, and SMC’s Sustainable ConsultantTechnologies Program helps students build careers in Our unique Recycling and Resource Management Cer-these exciting areas in as little as one semester, earning tification gives students the practical skills and theo- • Solar Designcertificates or even an Associate’s Degree along the way. retical understanding to design and develop plans for communities and businesses to eliminate waste and • Solar Equipment SalesOur Photovoltaic Installation program educates use resources efficiently. By examining resource man-students on the role of solar power in our changing agement and recovery in communities, graduates can • Solar Installationglobal economy and climate, and the mechanics of help individuals, communities, and businesses reduce Company Ownershipphotovoltaic and thermal systems. It also provides their waste, save money, and operate more efficiently.training in the skills required to size, design, sell, and • Energy Efficiencyinstall solar panels on homes and commercial buildings. Energy Efficiency TechnicianGraduates are prepared to take the NABCEP (North SMC offers a 12-credit Department Certificate inAmerican Board of Certified Energy Practioners) Entry Energy Efficiency. Students learn to provide analy- • Facilities ManagementLevel Exam, and for placement and rapid advancement ses and recommendations on increasing buildingin the solar energy industry. performance in residential and commercial settings, • Recycling Coordinator including alternate energy sources, lighting, heating and cooling, and control systems. The series of courses • Sustainability also provides an excellent introduction to green build- Coordinator ing certification and integrated design. • Zero Waste Director/ Events Coordinator • Sales Representative for Waste Hauler • Environmental Education Coordinator • Green Building Consultant • Environmental Services Manager • Zero Waste Training Program ManagerDEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramRecycling and Resource Management n n nSolar Photovoltaic Installation n n nEnergy Efficiency n 23

TECHNICAL THEATRE Technical Theatre students learn valuable job skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, construction, auto- mated systems (in lighting, sound and video technology), time and budget management, collaboration, and much more. Building on the excellent reputation of its Theatre Arts Depart- ment, SMC now offers a Technical Theatre program, providing structured training in employable skills. With an advisory board that includes accomplished professionals from major theatres as well as the sound, video and lighting fields, our program is on top of the latest industry advancements and trends.24

Open the curtain on a rewarding career.SMC’s Theatre Arts Department is widely known and Performances of the department’s seven produc- CAREER OPTIONS:highly regarded regionally, nationally and interna- tions a year, including our summer Theatre for Youngtionally. Our enthusiastic faculty is inspired by the Audiences, are run entirely by student crews. Students • Stage Managertechnical developments that are redefining theatre have additional opportunities to work on audition • Theatre Educatorproduction every day, and continuously apply them showcases, musical theatre workshops and as interns • Costume Designerto our students’ experience. In this busy department, with professional theatres. • Lighting Designerstudents are constantly working in technical capacities • Sound Designeron multiple department productions each year and SMC’s productions participate in the Kennedy Center/ • Scenic Designerhave the opportunity to design sets, costumes, make- American College Theatre Festival. Technical Theatre • Property Designerup, lights and sound. students are selected to compete in the festival at the • Hair/Makeup Designer regional and national levels. Our student set design- • ProducerLocated in one of the world’s greatest centers of ers, stage managers and make-up designers have won • Arts Managemententertainment production, SMC’s program provides regional and national awards. Many of our alumnistudents with the knowledge and skills to tackle all have continued to have successful careers in various Professionalaspects of Technical Theatre, including sound, lighting, aspects of Technical Theatre. • Box Office Managerset design and construction, video production, cos- • Scenic Artisttume design, makeup and stage management. • Community Arts Center Director • Special Effects Technician • Technical DirectorThe expanding entertainment job market in ourimmediate geographical area consists of theatre aswell as related entertainment fields, where technicaltheatre skills are desirable.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Degree of Achievement CertificateCTE ProgramTheatre Arts n nTechnical Theatre n n 25

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATESSMC offers 37 CTE-related Associate Degrees,36 CTE Certificates of Achievement and37 CTE Department Certificate programs. CTE Program B.A. A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Business Degree Degree of Achievement Certificate Business Administration-Professional n nn Business Administration for Transfer n nn Entrepreneurship n International Business n n Insurance Professional n nn Insurance Specialist n nn Logistics/Supply Chain Management n nn Marketing n nn Management/Leadership n Merchandising n n Accounting n Professional Accountant n n Computer Accounting n n Automotive Technology n ​ ​Communication and Media Studies n n Broadcast Sales and Management n n Broadcast Programming and Production n Communications - A.A. n n Entertainment Promotions and Marketing “Promo Pathway” Film Studies - A.A. n n Film Production - A.S. n Journalism - A.A. n n Computer Science and Information Systems n n Computer Business Applications Digital Publishing n n Website Software Specialist n n Website Creator n n Website Development Management n Computer Science n Computer Programming nn Database Applications Developer n Web Programmer n Information Systems Management Networking n Mobile Application Development-Android n Mobile Application Development-iPhone n Office Technology n General Office Legal Administrative Assistant n Medical Administrative Assistant n Word Processing n Medical Coding and Billing Specialist n26 nn

CTE Program B.A. A.A./A.S. Certificate Department Clerical/Data Entry Degree Degree of Achievement Certificate Medical Billing/Coding Medical Records Clerk Receptionist n n n n Medical Transcription n nCosmetology n Skin Care n Nail Care n Salon Business n Teacher Training n nDesign TechnologyInteraction Design nnEntertainment Technology n n Animation n 2D Animation n 3D Animation n 3D Modeling 3D Rendering nn Game Design n Digital Media Digital Effects nnGraphic Design n Web DesignInterior Architectural Design nn Set Design and Art Direction for Film and TV n CAD Production and Design nEarly Childhood Education Early Intervention Assistant nn School-Age Special Education Assistant nn Early Childhood Education CoreFashion Design and Merchandising n Fashion Design n Fashion MerchandisingHealth Sciences nn Nursing (RN) nn Respiratory TherapyPhotography nSustainable Technologies n Recycling and Resource Management nn Solar Photovoltaic Installation Energy Efficiency nnnTheatre Arts nnn Technical Theatre n nn nn 27

CTE AT SMC SMC CTE graduates are equipped with more than just the knowledge, skills, experience and contacts they need to be extremely competitive in the global job market. They have a firsthand understanding of what it means to aim high, to turn possibilities into realities, and to keep working every day to be the very best they can possibly be.28

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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 www.smc.edu Explore your possibilities, through Career Technical Education at SMC.cte This viewbook was funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006. SMC Board of Trustees Rob Rader, Chair; Dr. Louise Jaffe, Vice Chair; Dr. Susan Aminoff; Dr. Nancy Greenstein; Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez; Barry A. Snell; Dr. Andrew Walzer; Jonathan Eady, Student Trustee; Jeffery Shimizu, Interim Superintendent/President