Pathway: Visual & Design Arts
Arts, AV Technology and Communication Career Cluster
Plan of Study: Multimedia Graphic Design
Career Goal (O*Net Code): Graphic Designer (27-1024) Multimedia Artist and animator (27-1014)
Suggested High School Courses
9th
10th
11th
12th
High School
Recognition for
Advanced Learning
* Default includes CDHE Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Core Academic
Courses*:
See your high school counselor for district requirements and the
Colorado HEAR academic requirements for Core Academic course
Career Path
Courses:
Core Academic
Courses*:
Suggested Electives:
Fine Arts/Visual Arts,
Photography,
Multimedia, Web
design,
Career Path
Courses:
Core Academic
Courses*:
Career Path
Courses:
Multimedia Graphic Design (One year or two year program) PTC
Core Academic
Courses*:
Suggested Electives:
Photography
Desktop Publishing
Art , Web Design
Suggested Electives:
Business
Career Path
Courses:
Multimedia Graphic Design (Two year program) PTC
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Postsecondary Credit Options:
PSEO, Dual Credit, (HS/PS) HS 2.5 Practical Arts/Technology, 0.5 Computer for year one, 3.0 Practical
Arts/Technology for year 2, total for both years 6.0, PS up to 14 credits year one and up to 28 credits year 2.
Post secondary credits (maximum 45) from a completed PTC certificate program(s) can be transferred to any
Colorado community college towards an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of General Studies (AGS)
degree
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s):
Certificate of Completion from Pickens Technical College in Graphic Design, Design Production, or Multimedia
Graphic Design
Pickens Technical College
Colorado Mountain College
Red Rocks Community College
Aims Community College
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Associate
Degree
Arapahoe Community College
Front Range Community College
Entrance Exams/
Requirements
AAS Degree
AGS Degree
Colorado Mountain College
All Community Colleges
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Bachelor
Degree
Graphic Design
Design Production
Multimedia Graphic Design
(Certification may vary by institution)
Colorado Institutions
Graphic Design Illustration, Art History, Art
Education, Fine Art
Colorado State University
Metro State University
Adams State College
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
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admissions
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Graduate
Degree
Certificate
Colorado Postsecondary Programs
Available
Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Suggested Electives:
Foreign Language
Spanish, Photography,
Web design, Key
boarding, Multimedia,
Desktop Publishing
MA, MFA, Art Ed, Art History, PHD Fine
Art, Art Ed, Art History
University of Colorado
University of Northern Colorado
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Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu
Cluster Overview: Prepares students for careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing
multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, photography and entertainment services.
Extended Learning Experiences
Curricular Experiences:
Gain Software Skills in Graphic and Multimedia
Software, Develop Design and illustration
abilities, Portfolio building, planning and concept
development.
Extracurricular Experiences:
Art Fairs
Yearbook
VIP (Visual Image Professions)
Community Service/Fundraiser/Donations
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Suggested: Internship Paid or Unpaid
Job Shadowing
Program Accreditation and/or Professional
Association(s):
National Computer Graphics Association
Graphic Design Association
Graphic Design Business Group Association
Graphic Artists Guild
AIGA
ADCD
Service Learning Experiences:
Community Organizations, Fundraisers,
Tutoring/Mentoring Programs,
Art Organizations
Salary Range:
$-$$
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Multimedia Graphic Design
Web Designer
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Bachelor
Degree
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Multimedia Graphic Designer
Web Designer.
Artist, Art Director, Painter $ Illustrator, Multimedia Artist, Animator, Art
Gallery Manager/Owner, Art Teacher, Fine Artist, Career and Technical
Educator, Web Designer, Animator.
Graduate
Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Career Options:
Curator, Professor of Art, Multimedia Artist & Animator, Artist
Career Teacher
Creative Director
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Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu