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Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts and Media

San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo

San Mateo, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts and Media is a 60-unit degree at College of San Mateo in the field of Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts and Media.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts and Media. Apply knowledge in areas including major core of 18 units inside a 60-unit degree
general education and electives complete the total. Core courses include Survey of Art. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

actor
archivist
artist
audio and video technician
camera operator
curator
filmmaker
graphic designer
photographer
producer
web developer
UI/UX designer

Curriculum

Major core of 18 units inside a 60-unit degree
general education and electives complete the total. Core courses include Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
Art of Europe and America: Neoclassical (c. 1750-Present)
Modern Art
Asian Art and Architecture and New Masters' Aesthetics and Techniques.

Entry requirements

Academic

Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma
or college transcript for applicants 18+) with English translations
valid passport
bank proof of at least 32
500 USD
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5
PTE 42 or Duolingo 85); no minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma, or college transcript for applicants 18+), English translations, passport, bank proof of funds of at least 32,500 USD

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale)
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,584 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	San Mateo
Faculty or school	Creative Arts/Social Science
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.