American River College: Art New Media
http://www.arc.losrios.edu/~artnm/
The Art New Media program at American River College in Sacramento offers an integrated program for students who wish to follow a career in digital media. The Art New Media program provides opportunities to learn skills and develop a strong foundation in art and design. In addition to an AA degree, four programs are offered leading to certification in Graphic Design, Illustration, Multimedia, or Web graphics.

American River College: Fashion Careers Program
http://ic.arc.losrios.edu/~fashion/
The Fashion Careers Program at American River College offers two programs in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising that can lead to an AA degree or to certificate programs. Students should check the Planner page to find what classes are offered at what time in the schedule.

Animation World Network
http://careers.awn.com/
Animation World Network features Career Connections, Student Corner, New Jobs, and Animated World Magazine all designed to help animators find new career opportunities.

Aperture Foundation
http://www.aperture.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of photography as a unique form of expression though publication, exhibition, and educational programs. Two archive interns, two design interns, two development interns, two director's office interns, six editorial interns, two image resources interns, two information systems interns, two production interns, two publicity interns, and two traveling exhibitions interns.

Art Career.Net
http://www.artcareer.net/default.asp
Art Career.Net is an online agency that networks with artists and recruiters who specialize in visual arts. An introductory membership is free for a limited time. Job seekers can post their resumes and browse listings that are organized by state and job category.

Art Center at Night and Saturday High
http://www.artcenter.edu/
Art Center College of Design in Pasadena offers courses through the Art Center at Night Program and Saturday High, a program of classes for young students (grades 9-12) who need to develop a portfolio for admission to an art school, learn about a career in art, or explore many options in advertising, graphic design, illustration, fine art, film, photography, product, environmental, and transportation design. Art Center at Night is designed for an older student or artist who wishes to advance their skills in a specific area of art or design or those looking for an introduction to a new direction in their creative career. Classes taught in the Art Center at Night program include advertising/graphic design, 3D digital media, film and photography, fine art and illustration, liberal arts, and industrial design. Online classes are also available.

Arts High-Los Angeles
http://www.lachsa.org/
This site contains a description of the programs, goals, and accomplishments of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Programs of study offer strong connections to school-to-career.

Broadcast Education Association
http://www.beaweb.org/
Broadcast Education Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a critical link between colleges and the broadcast industry. While the membership is primarily for institutions of higher learning and industry professionals, a wealth of information and contacts are available. The site provides a variety of links to university/instructional programs, course assignments and requirements, key research Web sites, academic job openings, and a multimedia bibliography. Scholarships are available to students of member institutions; several of which are in California. Excellent career opportunities can be found under "Academic Job Openings" and "Media Sites."

Brooks Institute of Photography
http://www.brooks.edu/
Brooks Institute of Photography has a long-established reputation for training professional photographers. In recent years, Brooks has added programs in Visual Communications, Motion Picture and Video Production, and Visual Journalism. The school offers graduates job placement services through the career services office. The school maintains one of the few underwater photography programs in the world. Students can complete degree programs from a Bachelor of Arts to a Master of Science. An Associate of Arts and a three-year diploma program are offered as well as special status studies and weekend workshops. The school is located in Santa Barbara, California.

Career Alternatives for Art Historians
http://www.nd.edu/~crosenbe/jobs.html
The author provides specific research in career areas related to the study of Art History. Educational requirements and skills are listed for a wide variety of positions with links to professional and educational organizations and sources of additional information.

The Center for Photography at Woodstock-Internships
http://www.cpw.org/interns.html
The Center offers individuals of special talent a unique training opportunity. Interns learn business practices and fundraising strategies associated with an artists' space dedicated to serving contemporary photographers. Candidates are selected on the basis of their interest and experience in photography and the visual arts, their ability to contribute significantly to Center projects, and their openness to gaining meaningful experience from the program. College credit may be arranged. Year-round opportunities are available.

DigiPen Institute of Technology
http://www.digipen.edu/
DigiPen Institute of Technology was founded in 1988 as a training school for computer animators. The school is located in Redmond, Washington, and offers degree programs in 3D Computer Animation and Video Game Programming. Students can earn an associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Associate of Applied Art degree in 3D Computer Animation. High School students will want to go to http://www.digipen.edu/programs/workshops/ to learn about summer workshops offered by the school in Video Game Programming and 3D Computer Animation.

Digital Media Academy at Stanford University
http://digitalmediaacademy.org/index.html
Stanford University Continuing Studies offers weeklong courses at the Digital Media Academy at Stanford University. Classes are offered for teachers and students who wish to upgrade their skills in digital media in the areas of Digital Video, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Digital Imaging for Video and Web, Flash Animation and 3D Modeling, and Animation. Courses are taught in the most currently in-demand software by instructors certified in the field. The cost of courses and housing for students may be found on the Registration page.

Directors Guild of America
http://www.dga.org
The Directors Guild Of America Web site offers a view of film and television production from the Director's perspective. Career information includes current contract information, training opportunities, creative rights, rate cards, legislation, DGA History, the DGA Awards, and many relevant links including the latest on digital video.

EditorsNet
http://editorsnet.com
EditorsNet is the Internet community for film and video editing professionals providing daily information on the art, technology, and business of editing. In order to access news, articles, or job information on EditorsNet, visitors must register with the site before accessing any of the resources. Registration is free, the site provides a privacy policy, and information is protected.

Entertainment Careers
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net
An incredible resource for jobs and internships in the entertainment industry including job and internship listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, Radio Stations, VFX, Animation, and more. Also books, magazines, education center, and job line.

Expression Center for New Media
http://www.expression.edu/
Expression Center for Digital Media offers an intense 14-month total immersion program for students wishing to pursue a career in Digital Visual Media, Sound Arts, or Digital Graphic Design. Located in Emeryville, California, the private school grants Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees to students who wish to complete the required credits. The state-of-the-art facility hires faculty who have industry experience and maintains a job placement department for graduates.

Full Sail Real World Education
http://www.fullsail.com/
Full Sail Real World Education offers career training in the fields of Computer Animation, Digital Media, Film, Game Design and Development, Recording Arts, and Show Production and Touring. Students can earn an Associate of Science Degree in these subjects. The school is located in Winter Park, Florida. The Web site documents the work of many graduates in various fields and would be a valuable resource for students seeking information on careers and training opportunities.

Global Film School
http://globalfilmschool.com/index.asp
Global Film School is an online for-profit venture launched in May of 2002 by UCLA and film schools in Australia and England. Students from around the world will be able to study filmmaking, screenwriting, and new media concepts over the Internet. Certificates of completion are given for successfully accomplishing the goals of each class. Currently, students can receive a discount on class fees as well as scholarships and grants. The courses are appropriate for college-level students. Students should have a basic understanding of English, although in the future classes will be offered in multiple languages.

Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center
http://www.harvestworks.org/
Harvestworks is a nonprofit arts organization which was founded in 1977. Interdisciplinary work with multimedia, video, electronic music, and digital imaging is the focus of this organization. Classes and workshops allow artists to realize new works by learning new digital technologies in an environment that encourages collaboration. Located in SOHO New York, Harvestworks sponsors exhibitions and performances as well as the publication of Tellus--an ongoing recording project for contemporary sound works. Of special interest to artists is the blue button on the home page for Creative Contact---an audio/visual resume of artists who have worked at the center.

J. Paul Getty Museum
http://www.getty.edu
This site is aesthetically appealing and easy to navigate. The collections can be searched by subject, type, or alphabetically by artist. Images are available in three viewable sizes with some offering x-ray views. The interactive video tour of current exhibits is visually engaging. A video gallery is also available. Visitors can use the site to help plan their actual museum visit. Many educational resources are available, including lesson plans and integration ideas. View these resources by clicking on the small white word "education" at the very bottom of home page. The Getty offers graduate and undergraduate internships at the Getty Center. In addition, the Getty supports internships at Los Angeles area museums and visual arts organizations. Look under About Us to access this information.

Kodak
http://www.kodak.com
A wonderful site for anyone interested in learning more about photography. Sections include tips on "Taking Great Pictures," "A Tribute to the American Spirit" Cinesite, Kodak e-magazine, and much more. Kodak also offers internships where you can reinforce your education through practical, hands-on work experience in Kodak's exciting and meaningful Cooperative Internship Programs (CIP). Contribute ideas and develop knowledge, leadership, and communications abilities while interacting and collaborating with top professionals in your field.

Los Angeles County Arts Commission
http://www.lacountyarts.org/internship.html
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established the Arts Internship Program (which provides internships for nonprofit performing, presenting, literary, and municipal arts organizations) as a companion program to the Getty Multicultural Internship Program (which provides internships to museums and visual arts organizations). The purpose of the county's program is to provide undergraduate students with meaningful on-the-job training and experience in working in nonprofit arts organizations, while assisting arts organizations to develop future arts leaders. Through this program, students can develop a deeper understanding of the work involved in nonprofit arts administration, better understand the role of the arts in a community, and develop "real life" business skills that can be put to use in their future careers.

National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov
Over 5,100 artworks and more than 11,500 related detail images, from the Middle Ages to the present, fill this outstanding, visually engaging site. The user can search the images by title, artist, genre, and period. The "Virtual Exhibitions" allow the viewer to walk from room to room in the gallery. There are in-depth "Study Tours," some with audio to supplement the excellent written text. The main museum site is extensively linked to related materials and other museum sites. Works by Rembrandt, Raphael, Rubens, Vermeer, and Leonardo daVinci are featured at this site. Guides to the site are available in five languages. Select "Education" to learn about professional development opportunities, such as the Summer Teacher Institute. Information on internships and fellowships is also available under "Education." A recent addition to the site is "NGA Kids," providing information and resources geared to kids and families.

Need Creative Work?
http://www.aquent.com/work/index.html
Aquent is a privately held staffing company for creative and IT professionals. Aquent serves as a talent agency for graphic designers, Web designers, those who create presentation graphics, writers, editors and proofreaders, illustrators, and other new media professionals. Students and artists interested in a job in these fields will find an international listing of positions, guides to training and online resource documents related to the creative job market. This site is useful for teachers of digital media who wish to inform students concerning the current job market.

Platt College
http://www.plattcollege.edu/
Platt College has campuses in Newport Beach, Ontario, and Los Angeles, California. Primarily a vocational college, students wishing to train in Graphic Arts can find a Graphic Design/Multimedia program that encompasses digital video, Web design, 2D motion graphics, and 3D modeling and animation. The college offers certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
http://www.sfmoma.org
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has a variety of internships available. Search site under "internships" to locate the latest information.

SpicyCricket Animation
http://www.spicycricket.com/
Like a personalized class, the Spicy Cricket Web site explains the various aspects and steps used in creating 3D characters through case-by-case samples, and helpful hints on developing a character's persona, style, look, staging, and movement. Some special features include Angie Jones' 3D animation exercises, sketchbook examples, and an extensive listing of links covering a wide variety of topics including conventions, software, job postings, and further instruction. The Spicy Cricket Animation site also contains a visual gallery displaying multimedia samples, corporate logos, video gaming, fine art, and character animation all created by Angie Jones.

The Academy of Digital Animation
http://www.coyote3D.com/seriousgames/  
The Academy of Digital Animation at Cerro Coso College in Ridgecrest, California, offers courses in 3D modeling and animation in Maya and SoftImage. Classes are also offered in Adobe AfterEffects. The comprehensive program covers modeling, animation, and animation programming. Online courses are also available.

The Guildhall at SMU
http://www.guildhall.smu.edu/index.htm
Students and artists who are interested in a career in game design will want to know about a new program at Southern Methodist University called The Guildhall at SMU. Established in the Fall of 2002, the career game development program consists of an 18-month schedule of courses in three areas of specialization. Students can choose to major in Art Creation, Level Design Specialization, or Software Development. The program was developed in concert with industry professionals and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
http://www.metmuseum.org                                                                                                                                  The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents an impressive database of the museum's collections and calendar of exhibitions. Works displayed on the site are viewable in detail with a zoom feature. A valuable study resource for students, teachers, and scholars is the Timeline of Art History. Virtual reality tours are available of historical rooms from the American Wing in the category of Decorative Arts. The Met Libraries and Study Center are available to scholars and teachers. Teachers can register to receive notices of upcoming educational events. There is also a useful calendar of events as a link on the site. Museum internships are offered for upper-level college students and those in graduate programs. High school students can apply to the High School Apprentice Program to work behind the scenes in the museum.

Whitney Museum of American Art
http://www.whitney.org/
Housing one of the foremost collections of twentieth and twenty-first century American art, the Whitney site features a permanent collection including artists such as Edward Hopper and Louise Nevelson. Some have online audio tours and slide shows. Temporary exhibits have featured such artists as Grant Wood, Jasper Johns, Jackson Pollock, Paul Pfeiffer, and Jacob Lawrence. Past exhibits are archived for those who missed the original showing. Click on research to search over 37,000 books and exhibition catalogs in the library. Employment and summer internship positions are offered for college juniors and seniors. Click on information to access the Summer Internship Program.