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OUR SMITH OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 12TH, 14TH, 21ST
NYC’s Premier High School Design Program
Why Choose Graphics at Alfred E. Smith?
Our Computer Graphics Technology Program is one of New York City’s strongest CTE design pathways, combining 10 years of SkillsUSA championship wins, national-level competitors, Adobe Certified Professional credentials, and a 96% AP pass rate since 2019.
We don’t just participate in competitions, we win them.
Major Program Achievements
Major Program Achievements
10-Year SkillsUSA Regional Champions
SkillsUSA National Competitors
1st Place - NYC Department of Transportation Billboard Challenge (2024)
Citywide Graphics Competition Winners & Participants Since 2018
96% Minimum Average AP 2D Studio Art Passing Rate Since 2019
Adobe Certified Professional Credentials in Photoshop
Top-of-the-Industry Printshop with Real Client Production
Students train like real designers inside our industry-grade printshop, mastering both digital and physical production while building competitive portfolios that stand out in college admissions and scholarship applications.
This is where creativity becomes a career.
Areas of Instruction
Areas of Instruction
Elements of Art
Photoshop Fundamentals
Digital Drawing
Integrated Academic Subjects:
Global, History, Algebra, English
Principles of Design
Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Color Theory
Integrated Academic Subjects:
Global History, Algebra, English
Photography Composition
A.P 2D Studio Art
Typography Design
Integrated Academic Subjects:
U.S. History, Algebra, English
Identity Design
Live Print Shop
Yearbook Design
Integrated Academic Subjects:
U.S. History, Algebra, English
Bring your Design Jobs to us!
Need flyers or posters for an event?
How about a custom logo for your business?
Well, if you live in the NYC area, you’re in luck. Here at Smith's graphics live printshop,
we can help you do everything from create business cards to custom shirts at a fraction of the cost using our state-of-the-art equipment.
SERVICES WE OFFER
T-shirt and Apparal, Hats, Embroidery and stitching, Flyers, Banners, Posters, Business Cards, Menus, Photography, Booklets, Postcards, Brochures, Digitizing, logo designs, invitations, calendars, newletters and more!
top of the industry printshop at smith!
top of the industry printshop at smith!
Students work inside a fully equipped, professional printshop featuring:
Large-format poster printers
Digital cutters
Embroidery & apparel production
Mac workstations with Adobe CC
3D printing
Full finishing equipment
🏆 SkillsUSA: A Decade of Champions
🏆 SkillsUSA: A Decade of Champions
Our students compete — and win — at the highest levels of SkillsUSA.
10 consecutive regional championships
State-level finalists every year
National competitors representing New York
Competition training builds confidence, leadership, and real-world design skills.
Work-Based Learning: Real Industry Experience
Work-Based Learning: Real Industry Experience
Students gain hands-on experience through:
Internships - short-term industry placements
Cooperative Education - paid part-time work in related fields
Job Shadowing - observing professionals in real workplaces
Our goal is simple: train the future of graphic design.
Parsons Pre-College Scholarship Program
The Parsons Scholars Program is a multi-year, need-based scholarship program for motivated New York City public school students interested in art and design study. Accepted students participate from 10th grade through 12th grade. The program offers multi-year scholarships to New York City public high school students.
Parsons Scholars have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of studio subjects in the Pre-College Academy and Summer Intensive Studies programs, where they acquire skills and knowledge that will help them gain admission to and succeed in colleges of art and design. In addition to taking classes, students participate in workshops and field trips to gain exposure to art and design fields. Students earn college credit and a Pre-College Certificate from Parsons upon successful completion of the Parsons Scholars program.
3-Year Pre-College Scholarship - SATURDAYS
Covers: Art & Design Courses
Supplies
Transportation
Meals & More
Eligible for 10th grade graphics students only. www.scholars.parsons.edu (eligibility guidelines apply)
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