Creative Arts Director

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

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

• Career Inspire

• Kirkwood Career Caravan

• Internships: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• Job Shadows: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• 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

• 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