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36 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $66,220. See full occupation profile →

Bachelor's Degree

3D Digital Visualization

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Course

Advertising and Graphic Design I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the rules, laws, regulations, and ethical issues related to advertising and graphic design
Course

Advertising and Graphic Design II

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the impact of copyright and trademark laws related to advertising and graphic designImplement the sequence of steps in workflow from idea to finished product. and DesignDesign advertisements in print and digital formats for a variety of products and servicesImplement color theory and basic methods of digital color management in original graphic design worksImplement the psychology and theory of typography in the selectionProduce photographs with digital equipment for use in original works in advertising and graphic design
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Advertising and Graphic Design III

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Implement and explain copyright and trademark laws, rulesCreate and present comprehensive advertising campaigns created through graphic designJustify decisions regarding applications of color theory in original graphic design and advertising projectsDefend the selection and use of various fonts for original works in advertising and graphic designDesign corporate logos and supporting graphic assetsCreate and organize a comprehensive portfolio of original, professional-quality graphic designs
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Visual Communication Design

Anderson University (IN)
Course

CTE Lab in Arts, A-V Technology, and Communications

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Arts, A-V Technology, and Communications clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to arts, A-V technology, and communications using approved reDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in the arts, A-V technologyApply a. b. c. d. leadership and professional career skills needed in arts, A-V technology, and communications careers
Long Certificate

Design & Visual Communications

Patrick & Henry Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Design and Visual Communications

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Course

Drone Flight Operations

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the historical context and evolution of drone usage in audio/video productionExplain key concepts and industry-standard procedures for employing drones in audiovisual productionsCompare and contrast various industry-standard drone models and accessoriesUtilize principles of shot composition, framing, and visual storytelling in aerial cinematographyDemonstrate camera settings, exposure control, and white balance to optimize the quality of aerial footageAnalyze the impact of various lenses and filters on the overall visual aesthetic
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Drone Licensure and Fundamentals

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify the requirements and applicability of a Part 107c license in relation to operation of a specific droneIdentify flight scenarios which require a Part 107c licenseExplain the consequences of falsifying or reproducing a certificate or altering a licenseDetermine the correct federal agency with which to file an accident report in given drone accident scenariosSummarize the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) guidelines for drone operations under Part 107cExplain the conditions for safe drone operations as set forth by the FAA
Bachelor's Degree

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Auburn University
AL
Associate's Degree

GRAPHIC DESIGN/VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Wallace State Community College
Bachelor's Degree

Graphic Design

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Graphic Design

University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree

Graphic Design, BFA

University of Alabama
AL
Micro-Credential

Human-Centered Design: An Introduction

University of California San Diego
Bachelor's Degree

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Illustration

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree

Industrial Design

Auburn University
AL
Course

Introduction to Arts, A-V Technology, and Communications

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the evolution of technology in the arts and communication industries
Master's Degree

Master of Design

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Short-Term Certificate

Multimedia Design

Patrick & Henry Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Multimedia Design

Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Short-Term Certificate

Multimedia Graphic Design

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Simulation Modeling Technician

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Calhoun Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communication

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Master's Degree

Visual Communication Design, MFA

Jacksonville State University
AL
Master's Degree

Visual Communication and Design

Jacksonville State University
AL
Associate's Degree

Visual Communications

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Associate's Degree

Visual Communications

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communications (2D Studio Art)

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communications (2D and 3D Studio Art)

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communications (Digital Graphics)

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communications (Graphic Art and Design)

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Visual Communications Multimedia Production

Calhoun Community College
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