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A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ART & TECHNOLOGY
According to the U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics employment of graphic designers in computer systems design and related services is projected to grow. Companies are continuing to increase their digital presence, which sometimes requires graphic designers to help create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites. Graphic designers working in digital areas such as computer systems design can expect a 20 percent growth rate. Digital media will undeniably be where most work in this profession comes from in the foreseeable future.
- Median Pay: $69,000
- Top Pay: $155,00
Graphic design is on every corner, every sign post and every application or website that you open. It’s everywhere and is constantly evolving with new trends and new problems to be solved. Graphic design allows a brand to truly progress and develop.
That means a growing demand for designers who build and design web pages and apps so they're manageable, functional, targeting the right people, and saying the right thing.
The Graphic Design Field has many different Career Opportunities. Here are a few graphic design jobs:
- Visual Designer
- Animator
- Illustrator
- UX Designer
- Production Artist
- Digital Designer
- Motion Graphic Designer
- VFX Artist
- Art Director
- Advertising Art Director
- Web Designer
- Video Editor
- Creative Director
- Production Designer, theater/television/film
Graphic Arts courses are designed to prepare students for the Graphic Design Industry. Students will have the opportunity to design using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. They will also be able to work with Graphic Arts production. Learning to vinyl cut, silk screen printing, button making, and laser engraving to expand their experiences.
Dual credit is now being offered through Harper Community College. Students who apply will be given the opportunity to receive both District 214 credit AND Harper College credit. Students who apply can receive a Harper College transcript, which can be applied to most four-year colleges.
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AP Studio Art 2-D Desig
AP Studio Art 2-D Design 01171/01172
Grade Level 12 Credit/Semester 0.5 NCAA Prerequisite Consent of Instructor or Division Head Approval
Students will demonstrate a mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, photography, digital imaging, collage, weaving, illustration, painting, graphic design and printmaking.
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College Advanced Graphic Arts
College Advanced Graphic Arts (Technical Education) 66301/66302
Grade Level 10-12 Credit/Semester 0.5 NCAA Prerequisite 06260 or 06440
Students will prepare for post-secondary experiences in the graphic arts industry. This capstone course can lead directly to a number of post-secondary institutions that award certificated, associate and baccalaureate degrees, and establishes skills that transition directly into the workspace. This class’s production-oriented atmosphere challenges students to build on previous course work and become self-directed learners who create professional, high profile printing projects. To be enrolled in this dual credit course, students must meet dual credit prerequisites and complete dual credit requirements. Upon successful completion of this dual credit course, students may receive college/ university credit. See dual credit section in academic handbook for details.
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Graphic Art Design
Graphic Arts Design 01260 / 06440
Grade Level 9-12 Credit/Semester 0.5 NCAA Prerequisite None
Students will explore two and three-dimensional design through a wide range of media including drawing, painting, jewelry, sculpture, and computer imaging. Students will address technologies employed in the graphic arts field, ranging from layout to production printing. This course satisfies the district’s fine arts graduation requirement.
