Creative Communications, Illustration & Design
Overview: In the Illustration and Design program, you will build upon your skills as an artist and expand your knowledge of traditional and digital illustration techniques. You will also explore the foundations of graphic design, color theory, composition, typography, art criticism, animation, and video game design. Industry-standard design software including the Adobe Creative Suite is utilized throughout the curriculum. Students enrolled in Illustration and Design are eligible to receive AP credit upon completion of their program of study.
Illustration and Design offers students interested in traditional art a pathway toward post-secondary coursework and a career in the visual communications industry.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Illustration (Traditional and Digital)
- Graphic Design Theory
- Fundamentals of Animation
- Introduction to Video Game Design
- Adobe Design Software
- Color Theory
- Typography
- Advertising/Marketing Concepts
Career Prospects:
- Illustrator
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Concept Artist
- Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Game Designer
- Comics/Manga
Post-Secondary Options: After completing the program, students can further their education by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in the following fields.
Art Institutes
College and Universities
CTCLC currently has Agreements with the following college's
Articulation Agreements
- King’s College
- (9 credits for Communication Arts)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- (6 credits- Graphic Design or Advertising Art)
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Luzerne County Community College (6 credits)
Dual Enrollment Agreements
- Keystone College
- (While in Senior year at CTCLC)
Industry Certifications: Students are able to earn the following certifications in their years at the CTCLC.
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OSHA 10
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Adobe Certified Associate