GRAPHIC AND MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY
Students work closely with their teachers to explore their creativity in graphic design and digital marketing while learning how to design for print, web, interactive, and social media. Picking which courses best fit their creative style and college and career goals, students tackle hands-on projects for community businesses and organizations while building a strong portfolio for themselves. Students may design and screen print t-shirts, create augmented reality pieces, and sharpen their photography, video and audio production, and web design skills using the latest technology and equipment in the industry.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Use 4K camcorders, mirrorless and DSLR cameras, professional audio equipment and MacBooks, print presses to create visual pieces.
Become proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Animate.
Learn the traditional print process and digital workflows as you complete customer service projects.
Dive into production theory and application, while working with
emerging trends in digital design.
Work on website designs.
Understand the marketing mix (The 4 Ps)
Learn more about social media marketing.
YOUR COURSES
Year One
Visual Design Primer
Multimedia and Image Management Techniques
Year Two
Graphic Design and Printing Pathway
Digital Image Editing
Visual Distribution
Arts and Communication Capstone
Multimedia Marketing Pathway
Animation
Multimedia Capstone
YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
Whatever your pathway, whether it's employment, enrollment, or enlistment, the Graphic and Media Arts Academy will provide you the opportunities to reach your goals through valued industry certifications, exposure to our college partners, and taking advantage of our Work-Based Learning program. Several of our graduates go on to become graphic designers, producers, photographers, and business owners.
CERTIFICATIONS
10-hour OSHA
PrintED
Adobe Illustrator CS6
Adobe InDesign CS6
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Certified Associate Video Communication
Adobe Certified Associate Visual Communication
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint
COLLEGE PARTNERS
Columbus State Community College
Clark State College
Rhodes State Community College
The Modern College of Design
Wright State University
INSTRUCTORS
Tom Carrig
tcarrig@ohiohipoint.com
937-599-3010 ext. 1320
Jayne Jones
jjones@ohiohipoint.com
937-599-3010 ext. 1320
Carrie Williams
cwilliams@ohiohipoint.com
937-599-3010 ext. 1367
