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Graphic Design

CTE Program: Graphic Design

  • Express your unique vision while mastering the art of design, digital graphics, and photo manipulation 
  • Interpret client needs to deliver dynamic visual communications for student-run businesses and industry partners
  • Showcase your creative design abilities through a professional portfolio of print and digital products
Career Focus
  • Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
  • Certifications
  • Internships/Scholarships
  • College Credit
Sequence of Courses
 
Graphic Design (9-12)
BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS
 
Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor
CIS120DB - Adobe Illustrator (3 credits)
CIS120DF - Adobe Photoshop (3 credits)
 
Intermediate Graphic Design (10-12)
BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS
Prerequisite: Graphic Design
 
Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor.
CIS138DA - Desktop Design & Publishing using Adobe InDesign (3 credits)
 
Advanced Graphic Design (11-12)
BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS
Prerequisite: Intermediate Graphic Design
 
CTE Internship (12)
BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS
Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Graphic Design (concurrent or previously completed)
 

ADE Graphic Design Standards

Graphic Design Career Tree

 

Graphic Design Career Tree

Careers in Graphic Design

Expanded opportunities and competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.

Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.

 

Adobe Certification

 

Student Organization

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. For more information, visit  SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.

 

SkillsUSA

FBLA brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information, visit FBLA and Arizona FBLA.

FBLA

 

Career & Technical Education