The Graphic Design and Interactive Media 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.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Level 2
- Graphic Design and Illustration I
- Graphic Design and Illustration I - Yearbook
- Commercial Photography I (Elective)
Level 3
- Graphic Design and Illustration II OR
- Graphic Design and Illustration II-Yearbook
Level 4
- Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration AND/OR
- Career Preparation
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associates Degrees
• Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Graphic Design
• Game and Interactive Media Design
Bachelor’s Degrees
• Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Graphic Design
• Game and Interactive Media Design
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
• Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Graphic Design
• Intermedia/Multimedia
