Are you ready to explore your creativity, develop technical skills, and turn your artistic passions into real-world projects? Our Design & Illustration program offers a choice of two distinct, immersive, hands-on experiences that combine digital tools with traditional art and design techniques.

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Graphic Design and Illustration

Explore the fusion of digital tools and traditional art making, creating captivating works that blend the best of both worlds. This hands-on course introduces you to powerful creative software —Photoshop and Illustrator—where you'll learn to craft stunning illustrations and graphic designs with precision and creativity. You'll also explore a wide range of physical art materials and methods— spray paint, charcoal, pastel, printmaking, and mixed media—to give your designs depth and expression.

 

In this daily, year-long class you will learn how to seamlessly move between the digital canvas and your physical work, and discover how to incorporate hand-drawn elements into your designs for a fresh blend of art techniques. Students are encouraged to pursue their own artistic styles on their way to solving real art and design problems.

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By the end of this course, you'll have a portfolio packed with diverse, dynamic projects—showcasing your abilities in both digital design and physical illustration. If you’re eager to expand your creative toolbox and elevate your art to the next level, Design & Illustration is where your journey begins! 

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D&I Class Website

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Game Art and Animation (2026-27)

 

Have you ever considered a career in video game development or wondered how your favorite games are created? In D&I: Game Art and Animation, you'll learn to craft 3D art and animations for video games!

 

Join this course to build foundational skills and learn the software used by professional game artists. This includes detailed instruction in Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine.

Artists in this course will become more effective visual communicators. They will explore how their 3D art connects with players, how to take an idea from concept to game, and how to apply traditional art principles and storytelling through video games.

 

By the end of this course, you will have:

1. Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the technical and aesthetic skills needed for game art development.

2. Game Art Portfolio: A professional, digital portfolio showcasing your 3D models, game environments, and animations. This is perfect for college applications!

3. Industry Connections: Meet game developers and educators! Discover opportunities locally and nationwide to advance your goals.

 

Enroll in D&I: Game Art and Design to start your journey into one of the most exciting creative careers available!

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​For examples of student work, visit Gallery & Goings-On.  

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Whether you’re creating digital illustrations, designing interiors, or crafting your very own video games, the D&I program equips you with the skills and inspiration to bring your creative vision to life. 

 

GRADES 10-12 | HALF DAY | 120 MINUTES DAILY​​