Nichols Career Center

This is a two-year program that introduces students to the graphic design and advertising industry. Students study industry-leading Adobe Creative Cloud software through a series of in-class modules and design activities. They learn about design thinking, typography, page layout, composition, color theory, branding, digital illustration, digital workflow, professional workplace skills, and printing methods. Second-year students strengthen their skills through more in-depth problem-solving and real-world, client-based design projects. In the final semester of the program, second-year students participate in an industry internship and/or the AP 2-D Design Portfolio/Senior Capstone Portfolio. The AP (Advanced Placement) 2-D Design Portfolio is a program administered by the College Board to provide highly motivated students with an opportunity to earn college credit with a 2-D art and design focus.

Prerequisites: Show proficiency in Introduction to Art OR Digital Photography OR Desktop Publishing.

Recommended: Strong communication skills (verbal and written) as evidenced by proficient writing skills in all high school English classes. Any experience creating two-dimensional art and design work, in or out of the classroom, will be helpful.

Program Benefits:

• Industry Recognized Credentials — Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
• AP Portfolio
• Dual Credit through Missouri State University or Ozarks Technical Community College
• Industry Internships