Liberal & Fine Arts

If you enjoy expressing yourself in an artistic or creative way and consider yourself a good writer, speaker or designer, this pathway is for you. You can expect a small student-to-teacher ratio, easy transfer opportunities to four-year schools and professors who are experts in their field.

Some highlights include:

  • Courses in literature, philosophy, journalism, communication, foreign languages, library science, theatre, music, art, interior design, graphic design, humanities and more
  • State-of-the-art facilities including the JJC Black Box Theatre, a professional recording studio, art studios, the 2,055 square-foot Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery and more
  • Opportunities to participate in JJC music ensembles, theatrical productions, art gallery exhibits and more

Fine Arts

JJC fine arts students can expect foundational classes taught by expert instructors with experience from around the world.

Fine Arts Virtual Events

  • Art

    Brian Fruits, JJC Theatre









    The Art of Influence
    Breaking Criminal Traditions

    View our Virtual Art Gallery

    View our Virtual Art Gallery - with descriptions

    View our Virtual Art Gallery via Facebook

  • Music

    There are no music virtual events at this time. Please check back again soon.

  • Theatre

    Brian Fruits, JJC Theatre

     

     

     

     

     

    The Ulysses Blanket: A Zoom Play
    JJC's first show of the 2020-2021 theatre season is The Ulysses Blanket: A Zoom Play, written by Andrew Pederson. This story revolves around the death of Ethel Augusta Taylor, an eccentric family matriarch. During quarantine and at the reading of Ethel's will, her family must face old secrets, broken alliances and bad deeds as they fight over a valuable family heirloom - a blanket once owned by Ulysses S. Grant.

    Performances will run:

    Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.
    Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

    Register to Attend a Free Virtual Performance 
    The Ulysses Blanket Playbill
    The Ulysses Blanket Script

    About the Play
    Directed by Assistant Professor Brian Fruits, the production team consists of Assistant Professor Julie Giampaolo as production designer, Nicki Blowers as technical director and Bre Sakalis as sound and video designer. The stage manager for this production is Devan Zernia. 

    The cast includes: Alex Mendez, Jamie Gossen, Jordan Willner and Victor Reyes Jr. of Joliet; Chloe McKinney of Minooka; Jasmine Moore of Lansing; Jeremy Gallagher and Liam McGuire of Plainfield; Jesse Hernandez of Braidwood; Kathy Quezada of Bolingbrook; Ryan Murphy of New Lenox; Sylmarie Soto of Naperville; Tommy Smith of Mokena; Nicholas Russell of Morris and Dona Mullen. 

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English, Philosophy & World Languages

A variety of courses in English, journalism, literature, film, philosophy and world languages are offered.

Web Design & Social Media - Game Design & Development

JJC's Web Design, Social Media and Game Design programs provide students with the foundation they need to land a job after graduation or transfer to a four-year school.

Transfer to a Four-Year School

You can save thousands on your education by attending JJC your first two semesters compared to a four-year public or private institution.

Study Abroad

As a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), JJC offers many study abroad opportunities around the world for students of any major. Destinations include Japan, Costa Rica, England, France and more!

  • How to Study Abroad

    At JJC, you can choose to study abroad during the fall, spring or summer semesters. All students who want to study abroad should fill out an application and have it completed by the deadlines below.

    • Spring Program: October 15
    • Summer Program: February 15
    • Fall Program: May 15
       

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Careers

  • Public Relations Specialists

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Public Relations Specialists

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2019 29,746 3,725
    2020 30,375
    2021 30,888
    2022 31,304
    2023 31,644

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Public Relations Specialists

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $35,602.26 $66,224.60
    25 $48,320.96
    50 $66,224.60
    75 $94,789.15
    90 $133,771.99

    Education Attainment Levels - Public Relations Specialists

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 0.00
    A Certificate 0.00
    Some College 0.00
    An Associate Degree 0.00
    A Bachelor's Degree 91.67
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 8.33
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Multimedia Artists and Animators

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Multimedia Artists and Animators

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2019 15,980 1,965
    2020 16,191
    2021 16,356
    2022 16,494
    2023 16,607

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Multimedia Artists and Animators

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $35,326.31 $72,833.04
    25 $50,706.69
    50 $72,833.04
    75 $104,595.10
    90 $150,001.29

    Education Attainment Levels - Multimedia Artists and Animators

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 5.53
    A Certificate 0.00
    Some College 39.68
    An Associate Degree 1.70
    A Bachelor's Degree 52.75
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.34
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Graphic Designers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Graphic Designers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2019 41,314 4,573
    2020 41,747
    2021 42,084
    2022 42,345
    2023 42,534

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Graphic Designers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $26,822.98 $55,480.71
    25 $38,071.74
    50 $55,480.71
    75 $78,967.03
    90 $118,654.16

    Education Attainment Levels - Graphic Designers

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 3.85
    A Certificate 7.69
    Some College 7.69
    An Associate Degree 15.38
    A Bachelor's Degree 61.54
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 3.85
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Interior Designers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Interior Designers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2019 13,620 1,573
    2020 13,830
    2021 13,992
    2022 14,124
    2023 14,219

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Interior Designers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $29,434.97 $58,157.34
    25 $42,208.88
    50 $58,157.34
    75 $84,898.09
    90 $130,616.17

    Education Attainment Levels - Interior Designers

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 0.00
    A Certificate 0.00
    Some College 0.00
    An Associate Degree 9.52
    A Bachelor's Degree 90.47
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.00
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Sound Engineering Technicians

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Sound Engineering Technicians

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2019 5,449 602
    2020 5,446
    2021 5,438
    2022 5,421
    2023 5,405

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Sound Engineering Technicians

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $23,818.51 $62,925.73
    25 $35,493.54
    50 $62,925.73
    75 $99,890.91
    90 $158,734.54

    Education Attainment Levels - Sound Engineering Technicians

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 40.63
    A Certificate 25.00
    Some College 6.25
    An Associate Degree 21.88
    A Bachelor's Degree 3.12
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 3.12
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

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