Program of Study
Principles of Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications
The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Graphic Design & Illustration
Design is a communication tool. The goal of the graphic design program is to provide students with experience in analyzing communication problems. Students work to create solutions to these problems, and then implement and evaluate them. This experimenting gives students a taste of real-world issues they may come up against and allows them to work hands-on. The curriculum focuses on conceptual, technical, historical, and visual aspects of graphic design.
Graphic Design & Illustration II
The course expands on Graphic Design & Illustration including advanced skills in image editing and vector graphic software focusing on original creation and design of computer graphics for use as ornamentation, illustration, and advertising. Students are expected to interpret, evaluate, and justify design decisions. Instruction is project-based, and students will develop advanced technical skills needed for success in visual communication industries. Software focus is Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration
Students develop technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency.