CSUN的“摄影/视频”区域提供了一个入门课程，提供了很强的视觉和技术技能，以及在模拟和数字平台上的高等课程，使学生可以探索基于镜头的媒体。为了适应培训的最大广度，我们鼓励学生参加摄影和视频课程。从电影院到销售点展示再到实时投影和网络，视频已成为媒体景观的重要组成部分，当代视频将电影院与二维艺术的空间和构图融合在一起。通过拍摄，编辑和合成静止图像和视频，学生可以探索不同的创造意义的方式。
The 30-unit M.A. in Art option in Visual Arts emphasizes the experience and value of visual thinking and creative problem solving in art, as well as recognizing the concurrent importance of critical thinking, experimentation, innovation and perception. Graduate students must understand the history and traditions of art and their cultural, political and social relevance. They are encouraged to utilize and interact with the services, facilities and technologies offered throughout the University, as well as those provided by the Department of Art and Design. The program has areas of concentration in Ceramics, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Photography/Video, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The goals of the Department of Art and Design are to establish and develop for students an inclusive and balanced program in visual art, which encompass three areas of study: art education, art history and visual arts. Students are taught to experience and value visual thinking and creative problem solving in art, as well as to recognize the concurrent importance of perception, experimentation, innovation and critical thinking. Students will also understand the history and traditions of art, with their relevance to social and community concerns, as well as the art of different cultures.<br><br>The Photography/Video area at CSUN offers a beginning class that provides strong visual and technical skills and upper division courses on analog and digital platforms that allow students to explore lens based media. To accommodate the greatest breadth in training, students are encouraged to enroll in both Photography and Video classes. Video classes incorporate live projection and multi-channel installation as well as training in Adobe Creative Suite software. Advanced students are invited to explore concept and portfolio development. Shooting, editing, and compositing both stills and video allow students to explore different ways of creating meaning.