Design & Arts

About Our Program

The Design & Arts program of study explores the creative processes as students gain experience, develop confidence, and find their artistic voice. Students will engage in a broad range of techniques, and skill explorations from classical to contemporary mediums, creativity, and self-expression.

Potential Design & Arts Careers:

Art Direction, Craft and Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Art, and Animation.
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Design & Arts Job Facts

The graphic designer job market is expected to grow by 4.2% between 2016 and 2026, with the salary for Graphic Designers in Texas averaging $50,700.

The craft artist job market is expected to grow by 4.8% between 2016 and 2026, with the salary for Craft Artist in Texas averaging $36,730.

The interior designer job market is expected to grow by 4.5% between 2016 and 2026, with the salary for Interior Designer in Texas averaging $51,630.

Job Roles and facts gathered from “Grahpic Design Degree.” CareerExplorer, www.careerexplorer.com/degrees/graphicdesign/.

    • Design & Arts Pathway

      LEVEL 1

      • Art I Honors

      LEVEL 2

      • Art II Photography Honors
      • Digital Art & Media II
      • Arts and Entertainment Technology (OnRamps)

      LEVEL 3

      • Digital Art & Media III
      • AP Studio Art 2D Design

      LEVEL 4

      • AP Studio Art 3D Design
      • Practicum in Commercial Photography -- Internship (2 Credits -- 2 Periods)

      INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION

      • Adobe Certified Associate –Photoshop
      • Adobe Certified Associate –Premier Pro
      • Adobe Certified Associate –Illustrator
      • Adobe Certified Professional –Photoshop
      • Adobe Certified Professional –Premiert Pro
      • Adobe Certified Professional –Illustrator

      PROGRAMS USED

      • Final Cut Pro
      • Adobe Creative Cloud
      • iMovie

      * Offered at DATA Middle School
      ** Offered at both DATA Middle School and DATA High School