Commercial Art & Design
Graduates have been successful at four-year colleges and art schools and two-year associate degree programs. A number of students have won scholarships to these programs. Students who successfully complete this program will have proficient knowledge and ability to further their graphic design career path in a post-secondary setting.
Program Specifics
Full Day One-Year Program
8:05 A.M.- 2:10 P.M. (36 weeks // 7.5 credits)
CIP Code
50.402
Instructor
Mr. Artemus Tuisl
Program Costs
Students are required to purchase the following at an estimated cost of $250:
- Uniform
- Program Specific Kit
Virtual Tour
https://youtu.be/Hy0G4HoEiHk
Student Certifications
NOCTI
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
Certifications
PrintED Certification
College Articulation and Credits
College Credit Opportunities
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Articulations
SOAR programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
Career Opportunities
Students can be employed while in high school through the Cooperative Education program. Qualified students may obtain paid employment after successful completion of classroom training. This program expands the school curriculum by providing students with additional skills through supervised work experience at local businesses. The employment is scheduled during the time the student would be in attendance at the Career and Technology Center.
CAREER PATHS
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Photographer
- Web Designer
- Illustrator
- Freelance Artist
- Production Artist
GRADUATES EMPLOYED BY:
- The Merchandiser
- Colortech, Inc.
- Bemis Company, Inc.
- The Lebanon Daily News
- Eagle Graphics
Salary Ranges
Position | PA Projected Employment Growth 2014-2024 | Entry Salary | Avg PA Salary | Experienced Salary |
---|---|---|---|---|
Graphic Designer | -1% | $30,340 | $50,570 | $60,690 |
Art Director | 1% | $50,290 | $85,800 | $103,560 |
Multimedia Artist and Animators | 2% | $38,420 | $66,800 | $80,990 |
Desktop Publisher | -18% | $23,450 | $38,290 | $45,710 |