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.
Potential Course Sequence
*ICCSD Graduation Requirements
Subject Area | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | Credits |
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Career Pathway Electives |
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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
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Intro to Journalism
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Web Design
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Future Career Readiness
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Housing & Interior Design
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Textiles & Design
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Public Speaking
*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.
Career-Related Activities
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Art Club
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District Art Show
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Drama/Thespian Club
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Improv Club/ SPIT/ SLAP
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Talent Show
Internship Experiences
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Kirkwood Career Caravan
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Internship Experience 1, 2 and 3 in a related field
College Admission Requirements
See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.
Potential College Programs
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Studio Art
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Communications
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Communications Technology
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Photography
Future
Careers
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Creative Art Director in Advertising
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Creative Art Director in Publishing
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Creative Art Director in TV/Film/Video Gaming Industries
Community Partnerships
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Voxman Theater; Riverside Theater
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Filmscene
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Coralville Center of Performing Arts
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Public Space One
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Arts Iowa City
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The Celebration Farm