Creative Arts

The Department of Creative Arts is a premiere collegiate and pre-professional creative art training program with a strong emphasis in photography and graphic design, as well as design, client relations and all things creativity and entrepreneurship.

Creative Arts Overview

The Department of Creative Arts at The School of Arts + Enterprise is a cutting edge training program for young creatives. Focusing on graphic design and photography, along with a strong foundation of creative entrepreneurship and the modern creative process – student artists are engaged with hands-on creative projects and artistic growth in a unique and interactive format.

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Middle School Creative Arts

6th – 8th grade Students are exposed to all aspects of the visual arts world with an emphasis on creativity and the fundamentals of design.

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Graphic Design Major

9th – 12th grade students with a Graphic Design Major receive a pre-professional training in preparation for a career in
the graphic design industry with a focus on current industry trends and collegiate preparedness.

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Photography Major

9 – 12th grade students with a Photography Major receive a pre-professional training in preparation for a career in the photo industry with a focus on current industry trends, self directed creativity and collegiate preparedness.

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What Our Students Say

“My experience at The School of Arts and Enterprise has been a four year learning journey. In the graphic design department, I have learned many techniques and skills from my amazing graphic design teacher. With an abundance of high quality programs and computers, my ability in art has flourished to its maximum potential. I am truly grateful for all the amazing teachers that have pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me strive towards excellence.”
Kira Hogerhuis — Graphic Design Major — Class of 2025

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Student photographer point the camera at the audience. Their face is obscured by the camera.
Professional photo equipment is shown as a graduate has their portrait taken
Students pose for a Dia De Los Muertos photoshoot in front of white backdrop
Fashion Shoot in front of colorful mural wall
Student holds camera with zoom lens and smiles

Department Leadership

Edmund Zambrano | Head of Creative Arts

Edmund has over 13 years as a professional graphic designer whose work spans across various industries, from marketing and promotional products to print shop operations, branding and social media advertisement. He has designed for some of the world’s largest companies and some of the most unique startups through industry and freelance endeavors. As a Graphic Design instructor for the past 3 years, Edmund strives to help develop the skills of students needed to become industry ready and a self starting entrepreneurs.

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