Subjects

The ACT supports a variety of subject areas and specific courses across the college.

Specific courses that the ACT offers tutoring for during the Fall 2024 semester are listed here.
The Fall 2024 master tutoring schedule is also available to locate a specific tutor's availability and course offerings.
Please take the time to review our Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities before your first session.

Accounting & Finance
Tutors help to reinforce concepts taught in Accounting and Finance classes and provide support with homework assignments and exam preparation.

Students can work with Accounting or Finance tutors on:
- Basic skills in journal entries
- Working through problems entailing balancing Debit/Credit
- Understanding Accounting and Finance forms
- Balance sheets
- Statement of Equity
- Income statements
- Statement of Cash flows
Understanding terms such as:
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Expenses
- Cost of Goods Sold
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Accounting
- Excel
- Finance
- Information Management
- Intro to Management
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. See the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Audio Arts & Acoustics
Audio Arts & Acoustics tutors assist students in mastering course material for Introduction to Audio, Audio Theory and Systems, Audio Electronics, Science of Acoustics, Fundamentals of Audio Production, and DAW Production Techniques and Applications. AA&A tutors are well-versed in the topics and course progressions of these classes. Sessions are available in person and remotely.
Students can work with Audio tutors on:
- Ability to rearrange equations and understand their meaning
- Understanding of units and different orders of magnitude
- Dissecting an audio system and its components
- Physics behind wave propagation and other similar examples
- Online quizzes and homework assignments relating to audio theory
- Basic knowledge of operating a sound system and Digital Signal Processing
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Audio Electronics
- Audio Theory & Systems
- Audio Theory & Systems Group
- Intro to Audio
- Science of Acoustics
- Science of Acoustics Group
- Science of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DAW Production Techniques and Applications
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Fashion
Fashion tutors help students to better understand how to apply digital strategies for fashion design utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Fashion tutors also assist students in using Microsoft Excel for business math and merchandising applications. In addition, tutors can support students understanding of design principles, case studies, and apparel components. Sessions are available in person and remotely.

Students can work with Fashion tutors on:
- Improving proficiency of Adobe Creative Cloud
- Identifying specific textiles and apparel applications
- Understanding various levels of the retail industry
- Constructing research-based case studies for class and scholarships
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Fashion Design Principles
- Intro to the Fashion Industry
- Patternmaking and Construction
- Textiles Survey
- Trendspotting
- Digital Strategies in Fashion Design
- Math for Fashion
- Apparel Evaluation
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Foreign Language
Foreign Language tutors work with students to develop language speaking and writing skills toward the completion of assignments and projects.
Foreign Language tutors are available on-site and remotely during the Academic Center for Tutoring hours and work with students on various language projects and conversation skills in the following subjects:
- Chinese
- French
- Japanese
- Spanish
Foreign language tutoring varies by semester, depending on our current tutor's expertise. Currently, we are offering French and Spanish assistance.

To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Illustration
Illustration tutors assist students in mastering course material for Introduction to Illustration, Drawing I, Concept Art, and the Illustration Studio I. Illustration tutors are well-versed in the topics and course progressions of these classes.
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Fundamental Drawing I techniques: sketching, observational drawing, perspective, and composition.
- Illustration project fundamentals: Scanning, file type management, creating new files (size requirements, dpi + ppt), setting up for printing, web, and archiving.
- Basic Illustration process: Research, thumbnails (exploring new ideas), sketches, and revisions.
- Basic digital Illustration techniques: working with layers, downloading and using digital brushes, color correction, etc.
- Basic traditional illustration techniques: inking, paper types, markers, using new tools, etc.
- Feedback on your illustration project, improving on the elements of art and principles of design (line, color, contrast, rhythm, proportion, balance, unity, emphasis, movement, etc.)
- Peer critiques on any illustration, personal, or assignments.
Students can also work with Illustration tutors on:
- Exploring illustration marketplaces.
- General portfolio building.
- Connecting with the illustration student group (ISG).
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Music Theory
Music Theory tutors assist students in mastering course material for Elements of Music Design, Foundations I through IV, Foundations of Music Supplement, Theory I-II for Musical Theatre, and Songwriting I-II. Music Theory tutors are well-versed in the topics and course progressions of these classes.

Students can work with Music tutors on:
- Chords and harmony
- Keyboard techniques
- Arranging techniques
- Instrumental properties
- Ear training
Music Theory tutoring is available on-site and remotely in the Academic Center for Tutoring for the following courses:
- Elements of Music Design
- Foundations I-IV
- Foundation I-II Lab
- Foundations of Music Supplement
- Theory I-II for Musical Theatre
- Songwriting I-II
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Programming
Programming tutors help students to better understand the fundamentals of coding and building out programs in several different languages and IDEs. Tutors can assist students in many facets of their classes from helping to understand specific concepts that were discussed that week in class, to helping design the program architecture of a larger project. In addition, tutors can reinforce general programming concepts such as object-oriented principles and web development skills.

Students can work with Programming tutors on:
- Improving proficiency in programming languages
- Planning design of large-scale programs
- Walking through code and troubleshooting errors
- Understand and review weekly class topics
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Computer Architecture
- CSS
- HTML
- Programming (I, II, & III)
- Web Development (I & II)
- Web Design (I & II)
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.

Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Science & Math
Science and Math tutors help students to develop skills, solve problems, and to review for exams. Science and Math tutors are available in-person and remotely during all Academic Center for Tutoring office hours.
Students can work with Science & Math tutors on:
- Solving any type of science and/or math problem
- Reviewing for science and/or math exams
- Demonstration of in-class examples pertaining to science and/or math
- Learn technology such as the scientific calculator or other math/science programs
Students can get assistance in the following subjects:
- Basic Math
- Calculus
- College Algebra
- College Math
- Geometry
- Liberal Arts Math
- Pre-Calculus
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- General Science
- Geology
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Physics for Filmmakers
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Software Applications
Software tutors help students to better understand how to utilize Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign, as well as assist students with web design using CSS and HTML. In addition, tutors can assist with programs within the Microsoft Office suite. Sessions are available on-site and remotely.
Students can work with Software tutors on:
- Deciding which program is most suitable for the project at hand
- Step-by-step tutorials for various software processes
- Skill-building exercises regarding each program
- Constructing projects (everything from thumbnails to print-ready pieces)
Students can get assistance in the following programs:
- AutoCAD
- Avid
- CSS
- HTML
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Lightroom
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.
Writing
Writing tutors help students to develop and strengthen their writing skills for any project at any stage of the writing process. Writing tutors are available in-person and remotely during all Academic Center for Tutoring office hours.
Students work with tutors to:
- Generate ideas for writing projects
- Read for structure and flow
- Review grammar and punctuation
- Use research in writing
- Explore proper documentation style (in-text citation and bibliography)
- Write artist's statements, scholarship essays, and cover letters
- Organize and plan group projects
Students can get writing assistance in the following subjects:
- Culture, Race, and Media
- English as an Additional Language
- General Writing
- Humanities
- Oral Expressions
- Scriptwriting
- Writing & Rhetoric
To make an appointment, log into MyColumbia.
Students should come prepared with the appropriate materials for each session. For cancellation policies and other session information, see the full list of Tutoring Rights and Responsibilities here.