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 3% from 2020 to 2030.
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. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
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OCP A | Graphic Designer | 450 Hours |
OCP B | Digital Designer | 450 Hours |
OCP C | Print Media Artist | 300 Hours |
OCP D | Web Designer | 300 Hours |
 | Total Hours: 1500 |
Location and Program’s Hours:
Commercial Art Technology is available at the following school (s):
LOCATION | COURSE’S SCHEDULE | |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Â |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College | Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. |
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Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070 | Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin | Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039 |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College (305) 253-9920 | Mirtha Silverang Maria Ruiz Kathy Pearson Irene Montoto | Ext. 2145 Ext. 2147 Ext. 2159 Ext. 2150 |
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.