Graphic Commercial Art
Unleash your artistic talent in MVCTC’s Graphic Commercial Art program, where you’ll develop professional drawing techniques using graphite, pen and ink, and colored pencils. In the iMac Lab, you’ll create advertisements and branding materials using industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Compete in prestigious competitions such as SkillsUSA, the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit, the Congressional Art Competition, with students routinely placing at the state level. Build a professional portfolio essential for college entrance, scholarships, and job opportunities, and showcase your work in the Senior Graphic Art Portfolio Show. With college credit connections through Sinclair College, this program prepares you for a creative career in graphic design, advertising, and digital media.
Program Highlights
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Explore Visual Creation & Design Techniques – Master a variety of design principles, including color theory, art and design theory, and both 2D and 3D applications, while learning drawing, sketching, and rendering techniques to bring your ideas to life.
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Develop Expertise in Digital Design – Use industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more) to create digital print designs, edit images, and design multi-page layouts and brochures.
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Build and Showcase Your Portfolio – Participate in judged competitions and showcase your work through portfolio submissions, while refining your skills in digital image editing, photo manipulation, and graphic design software to set you up for success in creative fields.
Areas of Study
- Visual Creation
- Digital Print Design
- Digital Image Editing
- Art and design theory
- Color theory
- Design and layout – 2D and 3D applications
- Design software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & more)
- Drawing, sketching, and rendering techniques
- Enter portfolios into judged contests
- Graphics software
- Multi-page layout and brochure design
- Photo editing
College Credits Available
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Industry Credentials
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Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designers
- Art Directors
*Some careers noted require additional education.
Career Technical Student Organization
Instructors
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