Arts
The Fine & Performing Arts at Merced College offer associates degrees and certificate programs emphasizing the development of intellectual and artistic abilities. Students have many transfer and skills-based courses to choose from within the visual and performing arts fields and receive extensive opportunities for gaining practical experience within their area of study.
The area faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students achieve their educational goals, including transfer to a 4-year university, obtaining an associate’s degree or certificate, and life-long learning. Visit the respective departments for a more detailed listing of available courses and programs.
Our Programs
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Art
Visual Arts studies include an intensive series of studio, art history, and general education courses that prepare students for transfer, professional work, or life-long learning.
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Digital Arts
Study cutting-edge artistic developments in our increasingly visual world.
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Music
Classes are offered in the areas of performance, music history, theory, instrumental and vocal technique, musical theatre, as well as general education music courses.
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Photography
This course will expose you to a variety of techniques as well as stimulate your curiosity and imagination.
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Theatre
The theatre department offers a well-rounded program of courses that fulfill most lower-division requirements of four-year colleges and universities.
Upcoming Live Performances
Our live performances provide opportunities for students to develop performance-related skills in both music and theatre. We also host visiting performances and guest presentations in our theater as part of our annual calendar of events.
Art Gallery exhibitions
Our art gallery features the work of local and regional artists, as well as student and faculty shows.
Archive of Past Performances
GLORIA: A Life – Spring 2024
The Three Musketeers – Fall 2024
Sound of Music – Spring 2023
Haunted House (The Last Masquerade) – Fall 2022
Where Eagles Soar (A Musical Journey Around The World) – Spring 2024
Cinco de Mayo (Celebración de la musica) – Spring 2023
The Road Not Taken (A Spring Choral Concert) – Spring 2024
When Big Bands Ruled The Earth (The Thursday Night Band) – Spring 2024
Faculty
Get to know the expert faculty supporting the Fine & Performing Arts area of study.
School of Arts and Social Science Staff
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John S Albano
DeanInstruction
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Renee R Dekker
Administrative CoordinatorSocial Sciences & Fine Arts -
Leyla A Polk
Administrative & Box Office AssistantSocial Sciences & Fine Arts -
Joel F Aguilar
Instructional Support Technician IIISocial Sciences & Fine Arts -
Chad L Phillips
Theater Production LeadSocial Sciences & Fine Arts -
Ruben L Garcia
Stage Tech ISocial Sciences & Fine Arts -
Stuart A Pierce
Theater Production AssistantSocial Sciences & Fine Arts
