Arts & Humanities
Welcome!
The Arts & Humanities division at San Bernardino Valley College offers a dynamic and transformative educational experience, empowering students to explore a diverse range of artistic expressions and delve into the depths of human culture and understanding. With state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated faculty, the division nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, fostering a community of passionate artists and intellectual minds.
Division Administrator & Staff
Division Counselor Liaisons
Tahirah (Ty) Simpson, M.S.Ed., PPS
Michelle Tinoco, M.A.
Arts & Humanities Division Office
Departments
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Art
From painting and ceramics to graphic design and multimedia, express your creativity and appreciation of art. Pursue professional work, teaching opportunities, and further education in the dynamic field of art.
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Communication Studies
Evaluate human communication in everyday life. Develop the ability to reason critically, to speak and write effectively, and to understand and appreciate the influences of culture.
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Dance
Allow your ideas and emotions to be expressed through your body movements. Learn to recognize and appreciate this art form as a combination of theory, practice and creativity.
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English
Develop skills in reading perceptively, thinking critically, and writing effectively. Explore courses in composition, literature, journalism, creative writing, English as a second-language, and basic skills.
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English as a Second Language
Get the skills necessary to succeed in an English-speaking workplace. Speak, read, write, and increase your understanding of the English language.
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Film, TV & Media
Embrace your creativity and apply practical strategies. Become an expert in the radio, television, or film industries, or improve your skills in the related fields of marketing, journalism, theater arts, and multimedia.
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Modern Languages
Study American Sign Language, Arabic, French or Spanish. Develop foreign language competence, a global perspective, and an understanding of foreign cultures both ancient and modern.
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Music
From history and theory to applied guitar and piano, you'll earn a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience. Gain all the abilities necessary to succeed as a professional musical performer.
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Theatre Arts
Study human expression that culminates in live performance. Cover topics such as acting, script analysis, stage makeup, costume design, rehearsal and performance, lighting design, and technical theater.
Explore Programs & Facilities
Upcoming Events
Valley Film - Orientation and Open House
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12 – 1pm PDT
48HFP Kickoff
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6 – 7pm PDT
48 Hour Film Project - Premiere
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6 – 10pm PDT
48 Hour Film Project - Best of Screening - See the Winner!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 – 10pm PST
