Graphic Design and Animation

Career & Technical Education

Graphic Design and Animation at SouthTech Academy

SouthTech’s Graphic Design and Animation program provides students with an opportunity to train for careers in the commercial arts, graphic design, marketing, and animation industries. Creativity is essential in this award-winning program. Upon graduating, students are career and/or college-ready.

Curriculum

As part of a four-year program, instructors train each student in graphic production skills, design layout, typography, fine art, and industry-standard software programs. Students are trained to industry standards in graphic software skills, illustration, animation, and mixed media. SouthTech Academy offers a state-of-the-art learning environment with a design lab for both beginner and advanced students. Creativity is essential in this award-winning program. Instruction is combined with core academics, preparing each student for industry employment, as well as post-secondary education.

Earning Power

A graduate of this academy can expect to earn a competitive wage
with unlimited growth potential. Graduates work successfully
in the advertising, marketing, publishing, animation, web and
print design industries.

Industry Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (Photoshop and Illustrator)
  • Adobe Certified Professional  In Web Design (Dreamweaver and Photoshop)
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Marketing Design (Adobe Express and Photoshop)
  • Toon Boom Certified Associate in Animation