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Visual Communication & Design

This program attracts aspiring artists with various talents and multimedia skills who come to learn the techniques needed in this industry and the corporate world.

Questions? Call 440.891.7732

Are you creative and artistic? Are you looking for a career where you can apply your talents? Look no further than a career in visual communication and design. This program explores how the spectrum of design techniques can be directed toward opportunities in the creative professional workplace.

The Polaris Visual Communication & Design program will enhance conventional and digital media skills. As a student in this program, you'll explore logo creation, advertising, website creation, graphic design and illustration in a variety of media. This program guides aspiring designers and creators like you with various talents and multimedia interests who want to thrive in the creative industry and corporate world.

Teacher: Mike Takatch

Teacher: Chris Morris

Email Chris Morris
Education:  BS Illustration/Commercial Art; East Texas State University 1987
Industry Experience:  Visual Journalist, 1987 - present, for the Dallas Morning News, Las Vegas Sun, and Cleveland Plain Dealer. Focus on Illustration, Information Graphics, Animation, and Design. Freelance clients include New York Times, Boston Globe, ESPN, LA Times and others. He is a former Professor of Illustration at Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio.
At Polaris Since:  2024 
Interests/Hobbies:  Chris is a member of the Society for News Design. He considers himself a backyard bird nerd. Chris enjoys DIY household projects, the outdoors, arts, and family & friends. He served in the USMC Reserve from 1987 - 1995.

Digital Art & Design 2023-2024 Advisory Members
Mr. Daniel Blake, Wilson Sports, Evoshield, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini
Mrs. Courtney Dolinar, Academy Graphic Communication
Mr. Bryan Franz, American Greetings
Mr. Chris Gilbert, Garmin
Mr. Shawn Gorey, THORS eLearning Solutions
Mr. Jim Heiser, Bullseye Activewear and Promotions
Mrs. Cheryl McConnell, Children's Technology Workshop, LLC.
Mr. Mike Meier, The Cleveland Institute of Art
Ms. Molly Miller, Molly Miller Design, LLC.