Course Description:
This course provides instruction commercial art techniques using the elements of art and principles of design. Students will learn a wide variety of illustration and design techniques. Students will also be introduced to the possibilities and a broad range of jobs available in the arts and to the availability of post secondary training. Students will establish a portfolio sufficient for application and entry into post secondary programs.
 
Career Areas:
Artist
Cartoonist
Computer Aided Designer
Illustrator
Graphic Designer
Advertising Agent
Animator
Film Producer
Photographer
Fashion Designer
Greeting Card Designer
 
Job Outlook:
Among the design specialties, graphic designers are projected to provide the most new jobs.
Demand for graphic designers should increase because of the rapidly expanding market for
Web-based information and expansion of the video entertainment market, including television, movies, video, and made-for-Internet outlets.
 

Monta Vista                          Mountain View High
Dale Barcellos                       Lori Nock
 
Articulated with DeAnza College ARTS 53A – Intro to Visual Technology