Graphic & Studio Art

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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