Design & Multimedia Pathway
A sequence of courses and the use of Adobe Creative Cloud software helps you develop skills in video and image manipulation, web development and visual and written communication. Many courses in this pathway meet language and fine art graduation credit.
in-demand Careers
Salary ranges based on O*NET data: ($) $25k-$49k ($$) $50k-$74k ($$$) $75k-$99k ($$$$) $100k +
Suggested Course Sequence
Students can view courses in this pathway, descriptions, and school availibility below. Login to Xello for an interactive course planner tool or use the downloadable sample pathway plan as an optional additional resource.
Level 1 Courses
FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA ARTS, & DIGITAL COMMUNICATION (2409)
5 Fine Art Credits
Offered at: PHS
Level 2 Courses
FRCC ADOBE PHOTOSHOP I (7862CEFRHS)
5 Fine Art/3 FRCC credits
- Industry Certification Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, PHS
Level 3 Courses
FRCC ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR I (7477CEFRHS)
5 Fine Art/3 FRCC Credits
- Industry Certification Opportunity
- College Credit Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, PHS
futures lab career pathway program
1/2 day career pathway program open to all PSD high school students. Transportation is provided from all home high schools.
AUDIO PRODUCTION PATHWAY
Audio Production 1:
- Digital Audio Technology (10 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
- Aims (MIDI) Music Instrument Digital Interface 1
- 5 Fine & Applied Arts credits
- 2 Aims Community College credits
Audio Production 2:
- Digital Audio Technology 2 (10 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
- Aims Sound Design 1
- 5 Fine & Applied Arts credits
- 3 Aims Community College credits
Audio Production 3:
- Capstone: Design & Multimedia Arts (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
- Aims Principles of Audio
- 5 Fine & Applied Arts credits
- 3 Aims Community College credits
- Aims Audio Mixing
- 5 elective credits
- 3 Aims Community College credits
Level 4 Courses
WORK-BASED LEARNING: DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA ARTS (1392) (
Variable Credits
- Capstone Opportunity
Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS
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Industry Certifications
Front Range Community College
PSD Design, Multimedia & Communication Teachers
Futures Lab
Centennial High School
Poudre High School
Timnath Middle High School
Wellington Middle High School