• Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

• StartSafe: Preparing for Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning opportunities may include:

• Internship - gain hands-on experience by interning in a marketing and communications department or with a graphic design firm

• Job Shadow - spend a day or more observing a career in graphic design, such as an art director, UX/UI designer, or brand designer 

• School-Based Enterprise - support in creating graphic designs as part of services offered at your school

• Competitions - while not direct work experiences, participating in SkillsUSA competitions can involve development of practical skills and simulated real-world scenarios (ex: Advertising Design competition)

• Mentorship - seek out mentorship from professionals for feedback/guidance as you develop your portfolio

• Field Trips and Guest Speakers - gain understanding of a variety of career paths and insight into the industry from professionals

While most of these course opportunities don't apply to Program of Study completion, some may. Students are advised to consider them to strengthen preparation.

AP or IB:

• AP Studio Art: Two-Dimensional Design Portfolio

Dual Credit:

• ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I*

• ARTV 1402 Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering*

*High school credit awarded applies to Graphic Design Program of Study completion