Media Art & Design

DRAW − ANIMATE − CREATE − DESIGN!!

This two-year intensive program provides students with the opportunity to learn industry-based computer graphic and text applications such as digital design, digital photography, graphic design, web page design, video editing, page layout, and animation in a lab situation. Students will learn to use various software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate and Final Cut Pro starting at basic levels and working to achieve professional skills. 

College Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, upon completion of career-tech coursework and/or industry-recognized credentials, provided all program and grade requirements are met - at no cost to the students and families.

Weighted Grading: CTAG aligned courses follow the same weighted grading scale as AP and CCP courses.

Work-Based Learning: Juniors participate in simulated work activities, within their career tech program, gaining real-world experience in their chosen field.  Seniors in good standing (strong grades, good attendance, professional skills, and on track to graduate) will be eligible to participate in an internship or job site placement aligned with their course of study, in lieu of attending their career-tech program. Approval from the WS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist and Coordinator are required.

West Shore Career-Tech programs support student graduation requirements through Career Readiness Options and/or the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal. 

Career-Technical Student Organization: Skills USA

Future Career Opportunities:

• Graphic Design

• Web Page Designer

• Interactive Media Producer

• Illustrator

• Storyboard Artist

• Digital Photographer

• Animator

• Social media 

• Marketing/Advertising

• Freelance artist