Visual, Performing, and Entertainment Arts Pathway

Angela Lessing is a faculty member in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Los Angeles City College, specializing in art history. Her research and teaching interests include Modern and Contemporary art history and design, research methodologies in the arts, and visual literacy. She brings an interdisciplinary approach to her teaching, encouraging students to connect art and history with broader cultural, social, and creative contexts. If you'd like to work with Professor Lessing, please email her at lessinac@laccd.edu. 

Euro Zambrano is a faculty member in the Music Department at Los Angeles City College. His areas of expertise include music industry career development and live performance, with a focus on preparing students to navigate the professional pathways of performing, recording, and gig work. Drawing on his own experience, he provides guidance that bridges classroom learning with real-world opportunities in the music industry. If you'd like to work with Professor Zamrano, please email him at zambraej@lacitycollege.edu. 

Dr. Park is the Department Chair and a Professor in the Music Department at the Herb Alpert Music Center at Los Angeles City College. She has been teaching at LACC for 23 years and brings expertise in music education, world music, and performance. Her work focuses on creating culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers in music. Dr. Park is passionate about teaching and mentoring, and she welcomes all students who are interested in exploring music—whether for personal growth, education, or professional goals. If you'd like to work with Professor Park, please email her at parkcj@laccd.edu. 

Xavier Burgin is a faculty member in the Cinema Department at Los Angeles City College, where his work centers on screenwriting and directing. Drawing from both creative practice and industry knowledge, he guides students in exploring the art and craft of visual storytelling. His teaching emphasizes the development of original voices, the power of narrative, and the technical skills needed to bring stories to the screen. If you'd like to work with him, please email him at nealbuxl@laccd.edu.

Maureen Weiss is a faculty member in the Theater Department at Los Angeles City College. Her primary area of expertise is theater design, where she brings together artistry, technical skill, and creative problem-solving to support dynamic stage productions. Through her teaching and mentorship, she helps students understand how design shapes storytelling and deepens audience engagement. If you'd like to work with Professor Weiss, please email her at weissme@lacitycollege.edu.

Shannon Fopeano is a faculty member in the Cinema-TV Department at Los Angeles City College. Her teaching and mentorship emphasize film and television production as well as fine arts, encouraging students to combine technical skill with creative vision. She guides students in developing the tools they need to succeed in the entertainment industry and to express themselves as artists and storytellers. If you’d like to contact Professor Fopeano, please email her at FopeanS@email.LACCD.edu.