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The Erie County Technical School
is an
ISO 9001:2000 Registered School
and proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Educational Institution

 

Art & Design
for Business

Career Research for this Program:  O*Net

Course Description:
 

In the first year of the Art & Design program, students receive training in core art skills, including color theory, perspective and illustrative drawing, lettering, photography and basic graphic design.  Students also focus on work skills such as preparing a résumé, writing business correspondence and acquiring basic computer skills.
 

In the second and third years, students receive complex training in problem-solving skills by applying the design process to projects.  Using a combination of computerization, photographic and conventional illustrative methods, students prepare portfolios of approximately 30 pieces of artwork.
 

Prospective students should possess the following characteristics: 1) a demonstrated talent in drawing; 2) solid verbal and written communication skills; 3) a good sense of color, proportion and design; 4) applied math skills; 5) developed problem-solving skills; and 6) fine motor skills.

 

Employment Opportunities: 

  • Photo lab technician

  • Photo portrait assistant

  • Sign painter

  • Matting and framing worker

  • Web page designer

  • Graphic design apprentice

  • Video camera operator

  • Retail merchandising display worker

  • Retail art or printing-related sales

  • Freelance illustrator

  • Assistant in screen printing firm

"Plus Education" Employment Opportunities: 

  • Graphic design art

  • Photographer

  • Display designer

  • Animator or cartoonist

  • Interior decorator

  • Media specialist

  • Technical or specialized illustrator (medical, fashion, architecture)

  • Art therapist

  • Teacher

  • Art director

On To College--Post-Secondary Partners:
  • Art Institute of Pittsburgh

National Skill Standards:  Pending

Curriculum Information:

Program Course Guide     Course Sequence     Duty & Task List