Commercial Art Technology

Design Graphics For Today’s Technology.

Introduction:

Commercial artists use a variety of computer software and design skills to create art that meets a visual needs. Commercial artists are responsible for the layout and design of magazines, newspapers, journals and other publications. Commercial artists enjoy creating graphics for television, social, digital and other computer-generated media.

Employment Opportunities:

Commercial artist’s work as in-house designers, staff designers, or freelance designers. Career opportunities in the record industry, film and animation studios, computer software companies, and web design companies exist.

Career Opportunities:

• Graphic Designer
• Art Director
• Web Designer
• Sign Designer
• Editorial Designer
• Studio Artist/ Production Assistant
• Illustrator
• TV Graphic Designer
• Corporate Identity Designer

Employment Outlook:

Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 5% from 2016 to 2026. 

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $24.81 hourly or $51,790 annually.

Completion Requirements:

This entire program is 1500 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program.  Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

Location and Program’s Hours:

Students in the Commercial Art Technology program will learn to produce promotional and informational material for print, specialty and web media from concept to completion. Commercial Art Technology is available at the following school (s):

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm.