Commercial Art (CIP 11.0901)
The Commercial Art Program spans several areas related to visual communications. Students prepare layout and design artwork for magazines, newspapers, books, television, posters, and packaging. While learning about these areas of study, students compile a portfolio to show potential employers or prepare for college entrance interviews. Academic skills utilized during this course are reading, writing, and basic math. There is a heavy emphasis placed on thinking/problem-solving design and creativity. Students will use hands-on drawing skills throughout this course, as well as digital computer skills, learning many different areas of art design.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS:
Adobe Software
Color Theory
Creative Thinking
Digital Imaging
Drawing
Illustration
Mac Based Platform
Photography
Printing
Typography
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ELIGIBLE: Yes
MEDIAN SALARY (Via O*NET OnLine):
Graphic Designer $58,910
Illustrator $59,300
Photographer $40,760
Animator $99,060
Art Director $106,500
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1 to 1 Agreements:
Delaware Valley University
Kutztown University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
St Francis Worldwide
SOAR:
COMPANIES STUDENTS HAVE WORKED WITH:
ASAP Tees
Kimberton Hunt Club
Perkiomen Valley Printing
State of Mind Apparel
PROGRAM SYLLABUS -Syllabus Link
PROGRAM TASK LIST - Task List Link
CAREER OPTIONS:
Animator
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Photographer
Web Designer
CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
Pennsylvania Skills Certification (NOCTI)