Business and Industry Academy
– Program of Study –
Graphic Design and Illustration
Overview
Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communication industries. Students will be expected to develop and understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.
Graphic Design and Illustration classroom at Cedar Ridge High School.
Academy Endorsement
Complete the prescribed 4 credit course sequence in one of the following Programs of Study in:
Business and Industry
Available Industry Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.
Adobe Photoshop
Students who enroll in Digital Media have the opportunity to earn this certification.
Adobe Illustrator
Students who enroll in Graphic Design and Illustration I have the opportunity to earn this certification.
Adobe InDesign
Students who enroll in Graphic Design and Illustration II have the opportunity to earn this certification.
Courses in this Program of Study
I. Digital Media (1 credit)
II. Graphic Design and Illustration I (2 credits)
III. Graphic Design and Illustration II (1 credit)
IV. Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (2 credits)
Cluster/Program of Study
Graphic Design and Illustration is offered at the following Round Rock ISD high schools:
Examples of Graphic Design and Illustration Careers
Occupation
Education Level
*Texas Median Annual Earnings
Graphic Designer
Bachelor’s Degree
$52,664
Web and Digital Interface Designer
$76,474
Art Director
$80,636
*Salary information compiled from the Texas Career Check online database.
Inside the classroom
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If you want to get a jump on the job, CTE offers you a pathway to that head start. Whether you’re interested in architecture or automobiles, health science or computers – there’s a pathway that will allow you to acquire deep career knowledge, gain industry-recognized certifications and test-drive your career.
Follow a CTE pathway and you’ll be READY – ready for a career, ready for a job and ready for the future.
If you're a current Round Rock ISD student, contact your school Counselor to get started.
CTE in the News
Round Rock Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, AV, and Communication; Business, Marketing, and Finance; Career Development; Education and Training; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability.
It is the policy of Round Rock Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Round Rock Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Round Rock Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Jacob Woolston, telephone 512-464-5451, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Bonita Teasley, telephone 512-464-5149.
Notificación Pública de No Discriminación en los Programas
Educativos de Planeación Profesional Tecnológica El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock ofrece programas de Planeación Profesional y Educación Tecnológica en las áreas de:Agricultura,Alimentos y Recursos Naturales,Arquitectura y Construcción; Negocios, Mercadeo y Finanzas; Desarrollo de Carreras; Educación y Entrenamiento; Ciencias de la Salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Servicios Humanos, Tecnologia de la Información; Leyes, Seguridad Pública; Corrección y Seguridad; Fabricación; Ciencia, Tecnologia, Ingeniería y Matemáticas, Transporte; Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en interés, aptitud, edad apropiada y espacio disponible en la clase.
Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock el no discriminar por razones de raza, color, nacionalidad, género o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios, o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.
Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock de no discriminar por razones raza, color, nacionalidad, género, discapacidad, o edad en sus prácticas de empleo según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de laRehabilitación de 1973, segun la enmienda prevista.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock tomará medidas para asegurarse de que el no hablar el idioma inglés, no sea una barrera para la admisión y participacion en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, póngase en contacto con la coordinadora del Titulo IX, Jasmine Wightman, en la dirección 1 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681, teléfono 512-464-5451, y/o con la coordinadora de la Sección 504, Bonita Teasley, en la dirección 1311 Round Rock, Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681, teléfono 512-464-5149.