Art, Design & Performance

About the Program

Students in this interest area design, create, or perform everything from digital art and animation, studio art, musical and theatrical performances, interior design, fashion, and graphic design. Art, Design, and Performance degrees help students express their artistic imagination, develop creative thinking, complete technical hands-on projects, and strengthen communication and teamwork skills.

Program Maps

Ideally used before a student applies because they need to choose an interest area when they apply.

• Apply to Cañada
• Schedule a Counseling Appointment
• Register for Classes
• Click here if you are an English Language Learner (ELL/ESL)

Contact for More Information

CANArtDesignPerformance@smccd.edu

Meet Your Success Team

• Dean Alexander Kramer (Dean of Business, Design & Workforce)
  Business, Design and Workforce - Division Office
  kramera@smccd.edu | (650) 381-2271
  BLDG 13-245A
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• Diego Payan (Retention Specialist)
  Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning Center
  payand@smccd.edu | (650) 306-3195
  BLDG 09-216
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• Learning Center (ASLT) - Peer Mentors
  Cañada Learning Center (Canada Learning Center)
  Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning Center
  canadalearningcenter@smccd.edu | (650) 306-3348
  BLDG 09-210
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• Karen Engel (Dean of Planning, Research, Innovation and Effectiveness)
  President's Office - Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness
  engelk@smccd.edu | (650) 306-3145
  BLDG 08-211
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