HCC's Media, Visual, and Performing Arts Center of Excellence offers Associate Degrees and certificates.
• Our programs include Audio Recording, Dance, Drama, Filmmaking, Music, Music Business, and Visual Arts
• Our faculty are internationally recognized and critically acclaimed
• Our screenings, performances, and exhibitions are presented throughout the year
• Our classes are available online and in studios, performance halls, and innovative learning spaces at campus locations throughout Houston
Whether you are in class, on stage, screening your work, or exhibiting, our purpose is the same: To place technique and discipline at the service of a creative vision.
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From Jennifer Gardner
The Houston Community College Visual Arts Department recently held an artist reception for the faculty exhibition FOH/BOH at the HCC Central College Fine Arts Center… -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC regularly presents gallery shows of work by its art faculty. Professor Rolondo Reyna's exhibition at Stafford has a decidedly edible slant. Produced by… -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC Visual Arts recently held a reception for the works of Melinda Laszcynski. The reception took place at West Loop campus, and uses watercolor to create a diary of the… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Every semester, HCC’s music faculty presents recitals, sometimes even premiering new works. A recent concert here in Stafford did exactly that. The recital… -
From Jennifer Gardner
So you want to be a movie star! You might want to do a bit of training before pursuing that career. HCC has you covered, though, with a class on Film Acting! This 4-week… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Dr. Eric McCluskey, Lamar University voice and opera instructor, talks about his upcoming masteclass to HCC vocal students. February 09, 2024 -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC Media Arts Division Chair Melvin Mays discusses the different programs and events in the department for Film Friday on Up To The Minute. February 09, 2024 -
From Jennifer Gardner
Faculty art shows happen regularly at HCC, but we rarely get feedback from the show’s attendees. That changed with a recent reception held for Amy Beth… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Each semester ends with an art exhibition showcasing the work of HCC’s students. The Southwest in-person exhibition features art studio students at West Loop and… -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC Performing Arts provides its music students a chance to interact and enjoy the work of professional musicians on a regular basis. In November of 2023 they welcomed a… -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC Dance Faculty Member Shani Diouf discusses the upcoming performance called “A Taste of Dance” at the Spring Branch campus. HCCTV Up To The… -
From Jennifer Gardner
In this episode of HCCTV Up To The Minute, Professor Witt helps viewers get into the swing of the holiday season with the Monday Night Big Band. November 17, 2023 -
From Jennifer Gardner
Dr. Yoojin Lee interviews with HCCTV and previews the upcoming Honors Student Music Recital. -
From Jennifer Gardner
Chloe Stewart, an instructor in the Visual Arts Department, chats with the HCC Beat about her Children Caught in the Crossfire Exhibition. Addiction is a modern scourge… -
From Jennifer Gardner
For Film Friday on Up To The Minute, HCC Filmmaking Program Coordinator and Independent Filmmaker Jenny Waldo, who is also an ION Outreach Volunteer, features to chat… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Professor Debra Schulz, Drama Coordinator, connects with HCCTV's Up To The Minute to review Fall 2023 productions, as well as the overall program. For more… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Erika Whitney G.'s "Stick to Your Own Circle" Reception commenced on Thursday, October 5th at HCC Southeast Campus. Stick to Your Own Circle is an… -
From Jennifer Gardner
Filmmaking Instructor and filmmaker, Kate Phillips, features on Film Friday: Up To The Minute to discuss her fall internship course. Streamed live on Jul 28, 2023 … -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC’s Drama Department takes center stage as Program Coordinator Debra Schultz spotlights auditions for onstage and backstage talent and reveals its upcoming fall… -
From Jennifer Gardner
HCC Beat interviews Interviews Amy Beth Wright as she talks about her "Shheecret Guarddens" exhibition at HCC Southwest. "Some art just asks you to look…