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Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
American History
AA Degree
Irvine Valley College
Archaeological Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Fresno City College
Archaeological Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Archaeological Technology
AS Degree
Cabrillo College
Archaeology
AA Degree
Moorpark College

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.
3D Animation And Modeling
Certificate of Achievement
Sacramento City College
3D Animation And Videogame Art
AA Degree
Cañada College
3D Animation And Videogame Art
Certificate of Achievement
Cañada College
3D Animation: Art
Certificate of Achievement
Santa Ana College
3D Animation: TV/Video Communications
Certificate of Achievement
Santa Ana College

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AA Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AS Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
Certificate of Achievement
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Multimedia
AA Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Multimedia
AS Degree
Sierra College

Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Advanced Sheetfed Offset Presswork
Certificate of Achievement
Fullerton College
Art
AA Degree
Long Beach City College
Art
Certificate of Achievement
Oxnard College
Art
AS Degree
Glendale Community College
Art : Three Dimensional
Certificate of Achievement
Mission College

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
American History
AA Degree
Irvine Valley College
Anthropology
AA-T Degree
Copper Mountain College
Anthropology
AA Degree
Cañada College
Anthropology
AS Degree
American River College
Anthropology for Transfer
AA-T Degree
Santa Rosa Junior College

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Advanced Fashion Design
Certificate of Achievement
Fullerton College
Advanced Fashion Design And Apparel Manufacturing
Certificate of Achievement
Saddleback College
Apparel Design
AS Degree
West Valley College
Apparel Design
AA Degree
San Joaquin Delta College
Apparel Design
Certificate of Achievement
San Joaquin Delta College

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Advanced Sheetfed Offset Presswork
Certificate of Achievement
Fullerton College
Advertising Arts
AS Degree
Glendale Community College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AA Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
AS Degree
Sierra College
Applied Art And Design: Illustration
Certificate of Achievement
Sierra College

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Agriculture: Horticulture
AS Degree
Mendocino College
Commercial Floristry Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Modesto Junior College
Environmental Horticulture
Certificate of Achievement
Madera College
Environmental Horticulture
AS Degree
Antelope Valley College
Environmental Horticulture
AA Degree
Bakersfield College

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
3D Animation And Modeling
Certificate of Achievement
Sacramento City College
3D Animation And Videogame Art
AA Degree
Cañada College
3D Animation And Videogame Art
Certificate of Achievement
Cañada College
3D Animation: Art
Certificate of Achievement
Santa Ana College
3D Animation: TV/Video Communications
Certificate of Achievement
Santa Ana College

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
Design, Applied--Interior
AS Degree
College of Marin
Designed for Life
Department Certificate
American River College
Family And Consumer Ed.: Interior Design
AA Degree
Antelope Valley College
Green Building and Sustainable Design for Interiors
Department Certificate
American River College
Interior Architectural Design
Certificate of Achievement
Santa Monica College
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