Arts & Communications
Design Your Future
Digital design and communication skills are in demand—and no longer confined to a single industry. Are you ready to explore all the places these pathways can take you?
Which pathways are offered?
Digital Design—This pathway prepares students to produce digitally generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing
Web and Digital Communications—This pathway prepares students to create, design, and produce interactive multimedia products and services.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
3D Animator
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Artist
Web Developer
What is the salary outlook?*
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample salaries include:
Graphic Designer—$53,380/year
Multimedia Artists and Animators—$77,700/year
Web Developer—$77,200/year
Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
ACA Visual Communications Using Adobe Photoshop
ACA Print and Digital Publication Using Adobe InDesign
ACA Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school. Salaries vary depending on the job title, experience, and location. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
