Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries and digital design. Within this context, in addition to developing 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. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. Students will develop an electronic portfolio to document mastery of skills.