Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Graphic Digital Design

Discover the intersection of technology and art in graphic digital design. Using Adobe software applications and audio/visual equipment, you will create, produce, and edit a variety of graphics, media, websites, and videos that meet the needs of clients and consumers. Designers work across industry sectors as organizations fight to attract the attention of consumers in a landscape flooded with content.

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Begin Your Journey

Adobe Visual Design I

Develop the skills necessary for photography and producing print-ready communications, including, graphic design principles, visual comps, illustration, print production development, and project management skills. Through projects you will develop effective communications for print, web, or video to meet client needs. 

Adobe Visual Design II

Dive deeper by learning advanced techniques for graphics and layout development by working on more complex projects that client and audience needs.

Adobe Digital Design I

Engage in projects that use Adobe tools to build and publish web pages that meet the needs of clients and their audience.

Adobe Video Design I

Discover the legal, technical, and editorial principles used in the video industry. Work collaboratively to create, plan, and execute production plans to create audio and video assets. Use software to edit audio and video clips to create and publish video products.

Get Certified

Adobe Illustrator Professional

Industry-recognized certification assesses individuals’ in-depth understanding of industry concepts and the program’s interface to create digital graphics and illustrations.

Adobe Photoshop Professional

Industry-recognized certification assesses individuals’ in-depth understanding of industry concepts and the program’s interface to create and publish digital images.

Adobe InDesign Professional

Industry-recognized certification assesses individuals’ in-depth understanding of industry concepts and the program’s interface to create print and digital media publications.

Adobe Dreamweaver Professional

Industry-recognized certification assesses individuals’ in-depth understanding of industry concepts and the program’s interface to create and edit websites and mobile apps.

Adobe Premiere Pro Professional

Industry-recognized certification assesses individuals’ in-depth understanding of industry concepts and the program’s interface to edit and export digital videos.

Expand Your Journey

Found your passion? These courses relate to this career pathway and may align to your career and college goals. Find out which of these may be available at your school and consider adding them to your Course Plan in Xello.

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Browse enhancement courses:

  • Adobe Video Design I
  • Marketing
  • Sales I
  • Visual Arts

Earn College Credit

Get a head start on your college education by taking advantage of dual credit opportunities. There are CTE courses that can articulate to the community college, meaning they will award college credit. Also, the Career & College Promise (CCP) program allows eligible high school students to enroll in community college classes.

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Articulated Credits

  • DME-110 Intro to Digital Media
  • DME-140 Intro to Audio/Video Media

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Careers focused on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.