Centre High Career Pathways

Course Description

Design logos, brand identities, social media content, and user interfaces using the tools professionals use every day. You'll start with design fundamentals in Canva, then graduate to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma as your skills grow.

The course covers typography, color theory, raster and vector graphics, logo and icon design, brand identity systems, UI/UX design, and multi-platform campaign design. Advanced students explore motion graphics and build a professional portfolio for post-secondary or freelance work.

Prerequisite: None | Earn up to 9 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers

Graphic Designer — Creating visual content for print, web, and social media
Brand Identity Designer — Developing logos, color systems, and visual guidelines for companies
UI/UX Designer — Designing the look and feel of apps and websites
Marketing Designer — Producing ads, brochures, and campaign materials
Social Media Designer — Creating visual content optimized for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
Publication Designer — Laying out magazines, books, and reports
Packaging Designer — Designing product packaging and labels
Web Designer — Creating the visual layout and look of websites
Motion Graphics Designer — Producing animated graphics for video and digital media
Freelance Designer — Working independently for multiple clients across design specialties

Post-Secondary Connections

Alberta

Transferable Skills

Visual communication — Conveying messages clearly through layout, color, and typography
Brand thinking — Understanding how visual identity shapes how people perceive a business
Multi-tool proficiency — Working across Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
User empathy — Designing interfaces and experiences from the user's perspective
Creative problem-solving — Finding visual solutions that meet client goals and constraints
Portfolio development — Curating and presenting your best work professionally