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.
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/.
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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