Commercial Art and Design Career Technology Center Commercial Art and Design The Commercial Art and Design program provides the artistic student with an opportunity to explore various visual communication fields. Course units are designed to guide students through the fundamentals of drawing, design, color, tools, and techniques.
Students learn many art terms, basic theory, and the production process.
First year students will develop and refine their drawing skills with the study of composition, light and shade, figure drawing, perspective, mechanical drawing, and lettering. During this foundation year, students work primarily in black and white, pencil, charcoal, and ink. Second year students learn the principles of design with an emphasis on concept and style. They will learn color theory, illustration and medium exploration. Beginning with basics, students can advance to special painting techniques using gouache, watercolor, colored ink, acrylics, and colored pencils.