Design & Multimedia Arts - Graphic Design Strand

R. L. Turner High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses Principles of Arts, A/V Tech & Communications
(1 credit)
Graphic Design & Illustration I
 

Graphic Design & Illustration II
(1 credit)
Optional Class
Video Game Design
 

Practicum in Graphic Design
(2 credits)
OR

Entrepreneurship 
(1 credit)

Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Adobe Certified Professional Certifications
occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Graphic Designers $44,824 1,433 15%
Multimedia Artists and Animators $67,392 186 21%

The Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.