Arts, AV Tech & Communications
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Put both your creative spirit and your technical mind to work to create visual assets for the digital world. Your talent could take you anywhere from education to entertainment to advertising and beyond!
Which pathway is offered?
Design & Digital Art —The goal of the visual arts program is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the various tools needed to enter it. The Visual Arts Pathway focuses on photography, photo editing and manipulation, animation, 3D modeling, and design, with classes that explore industry practices, tools, and technologies. Since Photoshop is the industry standard in visual arts—whether you’re a photographer, graphic designer, or illustrator—we offer an industry-recognized credential opportunity while students are in the Photoshop course.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Special effects artist/animator
- Graphic designer
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop
- ACA – Print and Digital Media Publishing using Adobe InDesign