If you have a flair for the creative and problem-solving, a career in commercial arts may be perfect for you. You could find yourself working with advertising agencies, design firms and other creative teams on a range of projects and in various media. This pathway provides many opportunities to apply your skills in different job settings.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
| Job | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technician | $25.01 |
NEXT
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Technician | $25.40 |
| Graphic Designer | $25.50 |
| Film & Video Editor | $28.16 |
| Web Developer | $38.63 |
LATER
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
| Job | Avg Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Art Director | $37.64 |
| Producer and Director | $40.95 |
| Writers and Authors | $42.96 |
TRAINING PATHWAYS
FIRST
Middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| Digital Multimedia Academy | Milton High School |
| Television Production Academy | Milton High School |
| Academy of Multimedia Design & Technology | Gulf Breeze High School |
| Digital Design Academy | Jay High School |
| Photojournalism and Media Productions | Jay High School |
| Digital Multimedia Academy | Navarre High School |
| Television Production Academy | Pace High School |
| Communication and Graphic Arts Academy | Pace High School |
| Photojournalism and Media Productions | Santa Rosa High School |
NEXT
Certifications, technical programs or 2-year degree programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| A.S. Graphic Design Technology | Pensacola State College |
LATER
Bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs
| Training Program | Institution/ School |
|---|---|
| B.A.S. Graphic Design | Pensacola State College |
| B.S. Communication | Pensacola State College |