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Service Area: Information Solutions
Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
 

Career Pathway:
Graphic & Studio Art

A career pathway in Graphic & Studio Art involves leveraging artistic skills to create visually compelling designs across various mediums. Professionals in this field often begin as graphic designers, employing digital tools to craft logos, marketing materials, and multimedia content. As they advance, opportunities may expand into roles such as art directors or studio artists, guiding creative projects and contributing to the visual identity of brands or artistic endeavors.

Person drawing on an electronic tablet

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives Exploratory Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Photography
 Advanced Graphic Design AP Art & Design 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

  • Journalism

  • Web Design

  • News Lab

  • Yearbook Lab 

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Personal Finance

  • Marketing & Sales

*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

  • Literary Magazine

  • Maker’s Club

  • Anime Club 

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

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

Potential College Programs

  • Graphic Design

  • Studio Art

  • Fine Arts

  • Visual Arts and Technology

  • Game Design and Development

  • Illustration

Future
Careers

  • Web Designer

  • Package Designer

  • Brand Designer

  • Advertising

  • Graphic Designer

  • Commercial and Industrial Designers

Community Partnerships

  • Filmscene

  • Summer of the Arts 

  • ACT

  • Little Village

  • Corridor Business Journal

  • UI Driving Safety Research Institute