School of Creative Arts, Entertainment & Design
Setting Dallas College Apart
The School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design remains on the cutting-edge in providing pathways into a variety of fields for our students. Among our latest initiatives is now offering four Level 1 certificates in Technical Theater and Live Events.
These one-year programs allow students to quickly develop the skills needed to land jobs working behind the scenes at live events and performances.
“The work I did here pushed my creativity in considering my various skills and career options. I use all of the skill sets I learned — web, print and animation — in my current job. I would recommend this program because it really opens up the possibilities of what you can do.” Read David Rodriguez's story.
Notable Occupations in CAED
Based on Projected 3-Year Job Growth in DFW
| Occupation | Dallas College Program | Current Employment | Forecasted 3-Year Job Growth Rate | Typical Entry-Level Hourly Wage | Typical Median-Level Hourly Wage | Typical Entry-Level Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | Fine Arts - Studio | 295 | 15% | $23.93 | $36.92 | Bachelor's degree |
| Public Relations Specialists | Communications/Marketing | 7,188 | 7% | $14.99 | $29.56 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | Visual Presentation | 1,018 | 8% | $23.80 | $38.97 | Bachelor's degree |
| Graphic Designers | Digital Art and Design/Digital Media Technology | 5,507 | 7% | $14.56 | $23.50 | Bachelor's degree |
| Audio and Video Technicians | Digital Media/Multimedia/Video Technology | 1,285 | 8% | $13.26 | $22.36 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Degrees/Certificates
Dallas College is proud to present credential opportunities in CAED that meet industry needs. Here are a few featured programs that we offer:
Degrees
- Interior Design – A.A.S.
- Digital Art and Design – A.A.S.
- Video Technology – A.A.S.
Certificates
- Digital Art and Design Specialist
- Video Technology – Audio Visual Specialist
- Commercial Music – Recording Technology
- Visual Communications
Specialized Skills In Demand
- Merchandising
- Product Management
- New Product Development
- Strategic Planning
- Adobe Photoshop Use
- Digital Marketing
4-Year Transfer Possibilities
Interior Design,
Bachelor’s Degree
Communications/Journalism,
Bachelor's Degree
Digital Media,
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design,
Bachelor's Degree
Notable Employers in DFW
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence.
