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Post by kristin8888 on Mar 1, 2012 12:06:23 GMT -6
Hey ladies. So I'm thinking about going back to school for a graphic design degree. Does anyone have one? What can you tell me about online courses and where to go through?
I've been reading a lot about it and I think its something I really want to do. Give me any info you've got!!!
Thanks!!
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 1, 2012 12:39:23 GMT -6
Awesome!!!! I do graphic design right now...and I'll simply tell you the two MAJOR things you're going to want to dig into is web design, HTML, java, etc. and 3D art rendering. Those are two huuuge things in the technology world right now and will take you a loooong ways. I went to Dunwoody, so I probably can't give you any good info on where to go, but make sure you do your research on if its a good college or not. Good luck
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Post by kristin8888 on Mar 1, 2012 17:33:34 GMT -6
Thanks, I'll definitely looking into all that!!! Was it difficult to find a job after you got your degree? A friend of mine knows a few people who have the graphic design degree and they had very hard times finding jobs.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 2, 2012 8:14:47 GMT -6
It wasn't hard finding one after I got my degree, just because I started an internship and they ended up keeping me...it's been finding a new one after this that has been difficult. There's a LOOOT of people out there trying to get the same position. Hence why knowing 3D and web would be VERY helpful. I don't know 3D, I know some web, but not enough to be a web master or something like that.
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Post by dara1012 on Mar 2, 2012 12:25:56 GMT -6
My DH is a graphic artist....the college he went to was a 2 year associates degree and it no longer exists (merged with another school). He has been looking in to other schools to do some additional course work in 3D and web like Amy said that is necessary now. He looked at Rasmussen college and Century college but isn't pursuing anything now b/c I am in grad school.
He currently works (and has for the past 10 years) designing laser light shows for a small company. He does 3D and animation for his designs and also does some website design but everything he does for those he learned on the job.
He was laid off for a bit when the company ran out of money and tried looking for other jobs and couldn't find any, fortunately the company got back on their feet. He works from home now as the company moved from Blaine to NYC and so he uploads and emails all of his designs/products etc.
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