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New courses being offered this fall include
FTVE 110 - Introduction to Media Writing
FTVE 130 - Beginning Single Camera Production
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About the Arts at MJC
The School of Arts, Performance & The Humanities serves the surrounding community by providing quality performing and visual arts experiences for audiences both young and experienced. The Art Gallery presents a variety of shows each year focused on student, faculty and community work. An outstanding community orchestra and band provide free and low-cost concerts for students and area music lovers. The Theatre and Dance Department produces six events each year including comedies, dramas as well as modern, jazz and hip-hop dance concerts. Our Communication Studies Program at offers students a variety of courses which incorporate both theory and performance instruction. The MJC Speech & Debate Team has nationally renowned and captured a number of state and national championships. The Arts partners with on and off campus organizations to produce an annual calendar of special events including international music ensembles, guest lecturers, political commentators and solo artists.
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Celebration of the Humanities
Programs
Art and Photography
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Art History
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Studio Arts
Associate in Arts: Art
Associate in Arts: Photography
Communication Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Communication Studies
Associate in Arts: Communication Studies
Skills Recognition Award: Communication Studies
Associate in Science: Computer Graphics Applications
Certificate of Achievement: Computer Graphics Appliactions
Dance
Associate in Arts: Dance
Film and Video Production
Certificate of Achievement
Humanities
Associate in Arts: General Studies – Emphasis in Humanities
Associate in Arts: University Preparation – Emphasis in Humanities
Music
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Music
Associate in Arts: Music
Certificate of Achievement: Recording Arts
Theatre
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Theatre
Associate in Arts: Theatre
Skills Recognition Award: Design and Technical Theatre
Skills Recognition Award: Theatre Performance
Location
School of Art, Performance and The Humanities
Performing and Media Arts Center, 205
(PAC 205)
435 College Ave - Modesto, CA 95350
Robert Stevenson, Division Dean
Ashley Gauthier-Cabrera, Administrative Technician
Cassandra Wilson, Administrative Specialist
Jacquelin Wingett, Senior Administrative Secretary
Spring 2023 Events
Blithe Spirit
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
March 24, 25, 30 & 31 at 7pm
April 1 at 7pm
April 2 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Little Theatre
Ticket Prices Students $10,
General Admission $15
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
Elementary & Intermediate Voice Recital
Monday, March 27 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Duana Demis-Leslie / demis-leslied@mjc.edu
AUDITIONS: Alice in Wonderland
Theatre Department
Open Auditions held
Monday,March 27th at 6:00pm
Callbacks, March 28th at 6:00pm
Location: PAC Little Theatre
What to bring? Preferred but not required,
a headshot and a resume
Directed by Lindsay Bryan
Performance Dates:
May 10, 11, 13, 18, 20 at 7:00pm
May 13 at 2:00pm
Lindsay Bryan / bryanl@mjc.edu
April
Art Gallery Exhibit:
46th Annual Celebration of the Humanities
April 3 - April 20
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Reception and Awards:
Thursday, April 13 at 5:30pm-7:30pm,
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Electronic Music Concert
Wednesday, April 5 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Jazz Band
Monday, April 10 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Wind and Percussion Recital
Thursday, April 13 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
New Music Concert
Friday, April 14 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Vocal Master & Applied Voice Concert
Monday, April 17 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Baxter / baxtert@mjc.edu
Community Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Ticket Prices:
General Admission $5, Student/Senior $2
For more information, please contact
Wayland Whitney / whitneyw@mjc.edu
Choreographers Showcase
April 18, 19, 20 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Room 222
Ticket Prices:
Students $9
General Admission $12
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Kim Davis / davisk@mjc.edu
Concert Band Performance
Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Applied Piano Recital
Thursday, April 20 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Spring Choral Concert
Friday, April 21 at 7pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission $6, Student/Senior $5
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Baxter / baxtert@mjc.edu
Piano Enrichment Recital
Friday, April 21 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Strings Recital
Tuesday April 25 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Myriam Cottin-Rack / cottinrackm@mjc.edu
Spring Semester Finals Week
April 45th to 29th
CLICK HERE FOR FINALS WEEK SCHEDULE
May
Alice in Wonderland
Adapted and Directed by Lindsay Bryan
May 10, 11, 13, 18, 20 at 7pm
May 13 at 2pm
Performing Arts Center, Little Theatre
Ticket Prices:
Students $10, General Admission $15
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lindsay Bryan / bryanl@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day