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Computer Graphic Arts

A Computer Graphic Arts student scans objects in the program lab.
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Where creativity meets career skills. Students in Computer Graphic Arts bring ideas to life through sketching, digital design, illustration, and hands-on creative projects.
Two young men proudly display their framed artwork on a table in front of a bright, open room with industrial-style shelving in the background.
From concept to comic cover 📚🎨 Students collaborate on original artwork and storytelling projects while building professional design and illustration skills
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Learning from industry professionals. Students welcomed Resident Artist Jerzy Drozd back into the classroom. Drozd is a professional cartoonist and teaching artist who returned to work with students through a TeachArtsOhio grant awarded to CGA instructor Ms. Cabaluna by the Ohio Arts Council.
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Art beyond the classroom. Students proudly displayed their comic book cover designs during a special showcase at the Springfield Museum of Art.
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A gallery full of creativity. A student art show held at the Springfield Museum of Art highlights the talent, imagination, and hard work of Computer Graphic Arts students as they present their year-long comic book projects.

If drawing, illustration, and creativity is your thing, Computer Graphic Arts might be your perfect fit 🎨💻

In CTC’s Computer Graphic Arts program, students turn ideas into real designs using Adobe Creative Cloud software on Macintosh computer systems — the same tools used by professionals in the creative industry.
 
From logos and advertisements to product packaging, social media graphics, and digital artwork, students explore how design shapes the world around us every single day.
 
Think about it: every app, billboard, sneaker design, cereal box, concert poster, and brand logo started as someone’s creative idea. Yours could be next.
 
Students gain hands-on experience in a professional lab environment while learning from an experienced instructor who helps them build both technical and creative skills.
 
Throughout the two-year program, students complete real-world projects and develop both digital and physical portfolios that showcase their talents for college, careers, freelance opportunities, and beyond. If you’re ready to create and design — this is your place.

Experience & Skills You'll Learn

  • Drawing techniques - pencil & ink
  • Painting - opaque & wash
  • Perspective rendering
  • Design & composition
  • Typography & color theory
  • Image editing - Adobe Photoshop
  • Page layout - Adobe InDesign
  • Computer illustration - Adobe Illustrator

Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn

Students may have the opportunity to earn:
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop CC
  • Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator CC

Career Opportunities in Computer Graphic Arts

Entry-level Careers

  • Copy Center Associate
  • Finishing & Bindery Operator
  • Freelance Artist
  • Illustrator
  • Page Layout Artist
  • Photo Editor
  • Print Shop Pre-Press
  • Production Layout Artist
  • Screen Printer
  • Signmaker
  • Tattoo Artist
  • Creative Assistant

Technical Careers

  • Animator
  • Digital Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Greeting Card Illustrator
  • Interior Designer
  • Logo Designer/Illustrator
  • Multimedia Artist & Animator
  • Packaging Designer
  • Photoshop Artist
  • Pre-Press Technician
  • Set & Exhibit Designer
  • Video Game Designer

Professional Careers

  • 3D Animator
  • Advertising/Art Director
  • Art Therapist
  • Cartoonist/Publication Illustrator
  • Concept Artist
  • Environmental Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Professor/Educator
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Web Designer/Webmaster
  • Advertising Director

Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway

PATHWAYS 11th Grade Regular 11th Grade Advanced 12th Grade Regular 12th Grade Advanced
English English 11 CCP English 1111 English 12 CCP English 1112
Math MMR Algebra 2, Precalculus Math 4 - Business Mathematics Precalculus, CCP Math
Science Environmental Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology N/A N/A
Social Studies

Government, World History

 Advanced Government N/A N/A
Elective Student Leadership, Driver's Ed Business Foundations, Marketing, Spanish 1-3 Psychology, College Ready, Career & Leadership Ready Financial Literacy
CTE Courses Visual Design Premier, Visual Creation (CTAG) Digital Image Editing (CTAG), Digital Print Design (CTAG)

Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.

CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.

This is the recommended course pathway for students in Computer Graphic Arts.

College Credits & Scholarships

College Credits

There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC! 

  1.  College Credit Plus
  2. CTAG 
  3. Articulated Credits

For more information on earning college credits click here.

College Scholarships

$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.

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