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Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia, Web Design
Graphic designers (or graphic artists) plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They decide the most effective way of getting a message across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. Graphic designers develop the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications. They also produce promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems called environmental graphics for business and government. An increasing number of graphic designers also are developing material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects. Graphic designers also may produce the credits that appear before and after television programs and movies.
Graphic designers should have a bachelor's degree to obtain most entry-level positions, although an associate degree may suffice for some technical positions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 59% of designers have atleast a bachelor's degree.
Multi-media artists and animators have excellent job potential. The BLS expects 26% job growth for this sector from 2006 to 2016 for this rewarding and dynamic profession. About 25% are self-employed, while many do freelance work in addition to holding a salaried position in design or another occupation. The median salary in 2006 was $51,350.
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| Campus Based Programs for Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia |
| Canada |
International Academy of Design & Technology Toronto
- Computer Animation & VFX
- Graphic Design for Print and Web
- Traditional Arts and Animation
- Video Game Design and Development
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| California |
Platt College Southern CA
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
- 3D Animation / Video
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| Western Career College Emeryville, San Jose
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| Connecticut |
Gibbs College Norwalk
- Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia
- Digital Media
- Visual Communications
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| Florida |
Digital Media Arts College Boca Raton
- Computer Animation
- Graphic Design
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| Florida Career College Hialeah, Lauderdale Lakes, Pembroke Pines
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International Academy of Design & Technology Orlando
- Computer Graphics
- Game Design and Development
- Multimedia Design
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International Academy of Design & Technology Tampa
- Computer Animation
- Graphic Design
- Media Design Management
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| Illinois |
International Academy of Design & Technology Schaumburg
- Multimedia and Web Design
- Video and Animation Production
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| Maryland |
| International Academy of Design & Technology Chicago
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Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Columbia
- Digital 3D Animation
- Digital Game Design
- Digital Graphics Design
- Digital Web Design
- Game Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Special Effects Designer
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| Massachusetts |
Gibbs College Boston
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
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| Michigan |
International Academy of Design & Technology Detroit
- Digital Media
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
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| Minnesota |
| Minneapolis Business College Roseville
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| Mississippi |
| Antonelli College Jackson
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| Missouri |
| Hickey College St. Louis
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| Nevada |
International Academy of Design & Technology Las Vegas
- Game Design and Development
- Visual Communications
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New Hampshire |
| McIntosh College Dover
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| New Jersey |
The Chubb Institute Cherry Hill, Jersey City, North Brunswick, Parsippany
- Graphic Design and Animation
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| Gibbs College Livingston
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| Gibbs College Piscataway
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| New York |
| Briarcliffe College Bethpage
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| Briarcliffe College Patchogue
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Katherine Gibbs School Melville
- Game and Web Design
- Graphic Design
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| North Carolina |
| King's College Charlotte
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| Ohio |
| Antonelli College Cincinnati
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| Pennsylvania |
| Berks Technical Institute Reading
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The Chubb Institute Springfield
- Graphic Design and Animation
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| International Academy of Design & Technology Pittsburgh
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Katherine Gibbs School Norristown
- Graphic Design and Multimedia
- Web Design
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| Schuylkill Institute of Business & Technology Pottsville
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| Rhode Island |
Gibbs College Cranston
- Interactive Media and Web Design
- Visual Communications
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| Tennessee |
| International Academy of Design & Technology Nashville
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| Virginia |
Gibbs College Vienna
- Graphic Design
- Visual Communications
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| Washington |
International Academy of Design & Technology Seattle
- Graphic Design
- Game Design and Development
- Digital Media Production
- Visual Communication
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