Alabama Center for the Arts
Create Your Career
The Alabama Center for the Arts mixes the best of two, top-rated schools to provide a robust curriculum for both visual and performing arts majors. With supportive faculty who are dedicated to providing expert instruction, you will receive hands-on training to develop the skills needed to CREATE YOUR CAREER and excel in the arts industry.
Classes at the Alabama Center for the Arts are offered by Calhoun Community College (leading to an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree) and Athens State University (leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree). Start your education at Calhoun and seamlessly continue your education with Athens State for a four-year degree in the arts – all at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur!
Visual Arts
Visual Arts classes include art appreciation, painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and pottery as well as art education classes that lead to licensure for art instructors.
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts classes encompass music and theatre, including music appreciation, dramatic literature, theatre appreciation, acting, various music classes, jazz, and chorale.
Programs Available at
Calhoun Community College
Associate Degrees
- General Studies AS – Art Concentration
- General Studies AS – Music Concentration
- General Studies AS – Theatre Concentration
- Music Technology, A.A.S.
- Visual Communications 3D Modeling and Animation, A.A.S.
- Visual Communications Digital Publishing, A.A.S.
- Visual Communications Graphic Design, A.A.S.
Short-Term Certificates
Programs Available at
Athens State University
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates
