Graphic Design
R. L. Turner High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
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.
| Graphic Design Program of STudy |
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|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th | Principles of Arts, A/V Tech & Communications (1 credit) |
| 10th | Graphic Design & Illustration I (1 credit) |
| 11th | Graphic Design & Illustration II (1 credit) Optional Class Video Game Design |
| 12th |
Practicum in Graphic Design |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
- 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% |