Yearbook

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

Students create the yearbook using the courses, software and skills that are associated with the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications cluster. 

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. 

Yearbook
Program of Study
Grade Below is the recommended sequence of courses
9th Graphic Design and Illustration I
(1 credit)
10th

Commercial Photography I
(1 credit)

11th Commercial Photography II
(1 credit)
12th Practicum in Graphic Illustration
(2 credits)

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%