Advertising Design

 Advertising Design

The field of advertising and commercial art requires people who possess a wide range of creative skills. Today’s commercial artist must be familiar with many forms of production, illustrative techniques, computer graphics and photography. From simple line drawings to computergenerated imaging, the students create art that requires them to apply technical theory to an advertising agency workplace. Students will apply their designs on state‐of‐the‐art equipment including digital printers, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, a sublimation system and the embroidery machine. This program is designed to allow students to bring together many areas of creative graphic design and production technologies.

 
 
Courses of Study
 
• Drawing/Illustration
• Typography
• Cartooning
• Airbrush
• Digital Imaging
• Photography
• Advertising Layout and Design
• Commercial Applications
• Electronic Pre‐Press

Career Paths

• MultiMedia Artist
• Art Director
• Commercial /Industrial Design
• Graphic Designer
• Fashion Designer/Illustrator
• Photography
 
Post-Secondary Opportunities
 
• Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• CCAC
• Douglas Education Center
• Indiana University of PA
• Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Certifications
 
• Advertising Design
• Print Ed
 

Articulated Credits

Statewide
• Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• Pittsburgh Technical Institute
• Oakbridge Academy of Arts