Academics & Programs
Career Programs
Advertising & Design
The Advertising & Design CTE Program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and, ultimately, a portfolio needed for employment as a designer. This career path utilizes the Adobe Suite with a focus in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign combined with the student’s own enthusiasm and design to create visually appealing projects. This program also teaches the basics of drawing, photography/cameras, and website accessibility. Offering a designer-client feel is paramount to success and providing real-life office exposure to students allows this to happen.
DID YOU KNOW?
Mercy Tech and LaSalle University have entered into a partnership where students in Mercy's Advertising & Design program can transition certain of their skills into La Salle’s related degree programs. Mercy provides academic preparation, advising, and student support and La Salle handles admissions review, credit evaluation, and recruitment support.
Mercy Tech and LaSalle University have entered into a partnership where students in Mercy's Advertising & Design program can transition certain of their skills into La Salle’s related degree programs. Mercy provides academic preparation, advising, and student support and La Salle handles admissions review, credit evaluation, and recruitment support.
This relationship creates a pathway for Mercy students to enroll at La Salle and receive credit/advanced standing for completed coursework. Students must graduate in good standing, meet La Salle admission criteria, and complete specified coursework and portfolio requirements.
Certifications
List of 4 items.
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ACP in Adobe Illustrator CC
- 94% of the web design students have earned Adobe Illustrator certification
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ACP in Adobe InDesign CC
- 83% have earned InDesign certification since testing began in this area
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ACP in Adobe Photoshop CC
- 89% have earned Adobe Photoshop certification.
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OSHA 10
Destinations
Full-time or part-time employment doing freelance work as mixed media artist and designer.
Four-year colleges such as The Art Institute of Philadelphia and Rowan University.
Two-year colleges such as Community College of Philadelphia.
Four-year colleges such as The Art Institute of Philadelphia and Rowan University.
Two-year colleges such as Community College of Philadelphia.
About
Mercy Career & Technical High School opens doors and creates opportunities, providing contemporary job options and a non-traditional path to higher education.
Our school offers barrier-free access for the physically disabled at the Allegheny Avenue entrance.
Our school offers barrier-free access for the physically disabled at the Allegheny Avenue entrance.
