Fine Art
Contact
- Alessandra Moctezuma
Gallery Director, Museum Studies
619-388-2829
amoctezu@sdccd.edu - View Certificate Program
- View Associate's Program
Museum Studies
San Diego Mesa College offers San Diego's only hands-on program in Museum Studies & Gallery Management.
Complete the Museum Studies Certificate in three semesters!
- Learn from arts professionals and discover what goes on behind-the-scenes in local museums and arts organizations
- Complete the Museum Studies Certificate in three semesters, or earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts - Museum Studies Emphasis
- Artists learn to network and promote their work.
- First semester is a hands-on program offering instruction and practical experience in design and installation of art exhibitions.
- Second semester students curate an exhibition in a San Diego arts venue and learn about marketing and promotion.
- Third semester is a hands-on internship in a local art museum or arts organization.
- All course are CSU transferable.
Careers
- Curator
$56,000* - Curatorial Assistant
$32,000* - Director
$75,000* - Registrar
$42,000* - Exhibition Designer
$50,000* - Marketing
$50,000* - Social Media Manager
$42,000* - Graphic Designer
$45,000* - Membership Director
$41,000* - Grants Manager
$50,000* - *median based on a survey from American Association of Museums