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What is Visual Arts and Design?

Careers in Visual Arts and Design influence and span many industries. Students will explore materials, focus on a chosen specialty medium, maintain a portfolio, and market themselves as an artist.

Visual Arts and Design professionals are the creative thinkers and problem solvers who make use of design principles to communicate ideas with visual images and products.

In Demand Careers

  • Architect
  • Art Director
  • Art Educator
  • Illustrator
  • Painter
  • Sculptor

Source: Colorado Talent Pipeline Report

Visual Arts Pathway Offerings by School

Explore the schools that offer the Visual Arts Pathway. Courses vary from school to school. Select a particular school for their career exploration offerings and Work-Based Learning opportunities.

Certification Opportunities

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Industry Partners & Work-Based Learning

Industry partnerships provide valuable insight for students to gain experience solving business problems with the guidance of mentorship. Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses offer students experiential opportunities to explore careers outside of the classroom including job shadowing and internships.