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Full-Time Career Choices | Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Advertising Designer

Learn to design printed pieces that meet a client’s needs.  In this major students use a variety of design techniques, production skills and software packages to create printed materials.  Students learn to manage complex projects and develop a professional portfolio of work.

 

Career Major Length 1200 Hours
 
Course Title Hours

Safety

15

Graphic Design Mathematics

15

Copyright Law

15

Introduction to Graphic Communications

120

Typography

45

Computer Fundamentals

45

Design and Color Principles

60

Digital Typography

45

Digital Page Layout

  • Adobe InDesign

180

Digital Image Manipulation

  • Adobe Photoshop

60

Digital File Prep

60

Project Management Conceptual Design Process

90

Page Layout Publication Design

180

Digital Illustration

  • Adobe Illustrator

90

Portfolio Development

60

Workbased Learning Capstone/OJT

  • Internships
  • Projects
  • Certifications

75

Professional and Personal Development

15

Workforce Staging

30


College Credit:

  • OCCC - 12 credit hours available
  • OSU-OKC - 12-18 credit hours available

Average Oklahoma Salary
$18/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading and language skills at the 10th grade level or above; math skills at the 9th grade level or above
  • Art background, training or natural ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic typing and computer literacy skills
  • Good eye-hand coordination
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to self-motivate and perform under pressure

Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location
South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)



 

 

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