Using industry standard software and equipment, students learn both the theory and practice of graphic design. Drawing and other traditional art practices are encouraged, with a focus on understanding the elements and principles of design. Students learn awareness of the media, the ways it is used to promote ideas and products, and how it can be used to influence an audience.

Students acquire basic and technological skills for careers in this growing industry. Industry-standard software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash/Animate, as well as video editing using iMovie, is taught. Students work on class assignments and projects that simulate real-world work situations.

Academics & Certificates:

Academic instruction in NYS Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science is integrated into the curriculum. Students can earn credits for English, math, and science. Students may choose to gain professional certification by taking the Adobe Certified Associate Exam.

Students in the Fashion Design & Merchandising program gain insight into the fashion and merchandising fields through work in an authentic fashion design setting at the Career & Technical Center. Supported by state-of-the-art equipment, the curriculum covers such topics as the design and construction of apparel, the study of fabric and color, fashion history, and fashion illustration, as well as jewelry and accessory design.

Academics & Certificates:

Academic instruction in NYS Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science is integrated into the curriculum. Students can earn credits for English, math, and science.

The Music Production program is for students who are passionate about music. In this course, students compose, notate, and produce music and sound for various media in a hands-on studio environment. They acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for industry-standard software and hardware that are used to create, notate, produce, and master audio recordings. Each student is a “producer,” and through a variety of project-based learning experiences, is exposed to all phases of music production. During the course, each producer explores music industry trends and careers, and maps out a plan to further his or her college and career goals in music production.

Academics & Certificates:

Academic instruction in NYS Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science is integrated into the curriculum. Students can earn credits for English, math, and science.