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Service Area: Business, Finance, Marketing & Management
Career Cluster: Marketing

 

Career Pathway:
Creative Arts Director

Leading the artistic vision and execution, a Creative Arts Director oversees the development and implementation of innovative and visually captivating projects within the realm of visual arts, performing arts, or multimedia. Responsible for managing a team of talented artists, designers, and creators, they collaborate closely with clients or stakeholders to ensure the realization of a compelling and cohesive artistic vision. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a strategic mindset, Creative Arts Directors play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the artistic identity of their projects or organizations.

Creative arts team working at a table together

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Black & White Drawing
  • Exploring Drawing Through Color
  • Expressive Drawing
  • Photography
  • Video
    Production 1
  • Graphic Design
  • Advanced Graphic Design
  • Video
    Production 2
  • AP Art and Design
  • Advanced Photography
Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP
Level 4, Level 5,
or AP
Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives


  • Intro to Journalism

  • Web Design

  • Future Career Readiness

  • Housing & Interior Design 

  • Textiles & Design

  • Public Speaking

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities


  • Art Club

  • District Art Show

  • Drama/Thespian Club

  • Improv Club/ SPIT/ SLAP

  • Talent Show

Internship Experiences


College Admission Requirements


See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs


  • Studio Art 

  • Communications

  • Communications Technology

  • Photography

Future
Careers


  • Creative Art Director in Advertising

  • Creative Art Director in Publishing

  • Creative Art Director in TV/Film/Video Gaming  Industries

Community Partnerships


  • Voxman Theater; Riverside Theater

  • Filmscene

  • Coralville Center of Performing Arts

  • Public Space One

  • Arts Iowa City

  • The Celebration Farm