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Design and Applied Arts
Endorsement Code: 4194
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Design and Applied Arts #4194 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 10.0304 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 50.0402 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 50.0401 |
| Digital Arts | 50.0102 |
| Graphic Design | 50.0409 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Advertising Art
- Animation and Illustration
- Art and Design
- Commercial Arts
- Communicaion Design
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing
- Computer Graphics Art
- Digital Art and Design
- Digital Imaging
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design and Advertising Art
- Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
- Interactive Media
- Media Arts
- Media Arts and Design
- Multimedia Communications
- Video and Motion Graphics
- Visual Arts
- Visual Arts and Computer Graphic Arts
- Visual Communication Design
- Visual Communication Technology
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Advertising Art
- Commercial Art
- Communication Design
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing
- Computer Graphics Art
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design and Digital Media
- Interactive Media
- Media Arts and Design
- Multimedia Communications
- Visual Arts
- Visual Arts and Computer Graphic Arts
- Visual Communication Technology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Advertising design
- Applied design visualization
- Computer graphics
- Conceptual image
- Design and color
- Design fundamentals
- Design thinking
- Digital design tools
- Digital imaging
- Drawing
- Media production
- Motion graphics
- Systems design integration
- Three-dimensional design
- Two-dimensional design
- Typography
- User interface design
- Visual literacy for designers
- Web design
- Web development
No state-issued occupational license is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | 27.1011.00 |
| Graphic Designers | 27-1024.00 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 27-1014.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design Services | 541430 |