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Rasmussen College – Web Design

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DESCRIPTION

Our Multimedia Technologies degree with a specialization in web design teaches you how to develop websites using colors, sounds, images, graphics, animation, and text that work together to form a live usable site. Effective websites have a significant impact on marketing efforts and their design success is as much about user psychology and behavior as it is about art.

As a student of the web design degree online or on campus, you will learn the professional skills necessary to develop valuable websites. You will also establish an advanced portfolio that will highlight your talents to potential employers.

ADVANTAGES

Your web design courses will be taught by instructors who know what they are talking about in the field of web design. Having been in the industry themselves, your web design instructors will have experienced many of the obstacles you will face as you are learning new cutting-edge techniques. They will be able to teach you the shortcuts and will guide you through complex assignments.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Your web design coursework will not be purely academic. You will gain hands-on experience in a wide range of website design tactics and develop sites to showcase this experience. This portfolio will become an essential element to your career search as employers will see the level of work you are capable of producing and what you can do for their business.

FINANCIAL AID

We make this process as simple as possible by connecting you with your own financial aid advisor who will be able to walk you through each step of the process and answer all your questions about tuition, loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are many scholarship and grant opportunities available, but in order to receive one, you need to apply. Applying for numerous scholarships is a great idea because it is one way to alleviate the cost of going to college. Use the tabs below to find out more about scholarship opportunities.

CERTIFICATIONS

Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

SUMMARY

It’s a competitive market but you’ve got an advantage – you’ll leave Rasmussen College with strong multimedia skills that today’s employers demand. And, because it’s all about landing that great job, the Rasmussen College career placement staff starts helping you before you leave school with resumes, cover letters and interviewing techniques. And one more big plus – these services are available to you throughout your career.

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Ithaca College – Film, Photography and Visual Arts

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:17:47 +0000

DESCRIPTION

If you’re interested in the creative possibilities of the visual media, consider entering our bachelor of fine arts program. The film, photography, and visual arts program differs from the B.S. program in cinema and photography by adding coursework in the other fine arts. Rather than focusing on one specific medium, you’ll be encouraged to explore the whole spectrum of visual culture.

Beginning in your freshman year, you’ll take many of the same classes in photography and film production as cinema and photography majors (bring your own digital SLR camera and light meter), and you’ll spend as much time in the darkroom or at an editing station as they do. But you’ll also venture into the television studios for video production classes and trek over to the art studio for lessons in drawing.

ADVANTAGES

The Department of Cinema, Photography, and Media Arts boasts a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized artists, media makers, and scholars.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

You will receive grounding in required courses in media analysis and criticism. To round out your educational experience, you will choose from elective courses in related fields such as art and art history. But the real emphasis is on producing images — photographs, paintings, films, videos, and drawings.

FINANCIAL AID

Higher education is one of the best investments you can make for your future. The Office of Student Financial Services works in partnership with students and parents to help them realize their dream of a great Ithaca education.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are given to select entering undergraduate students of exceptional academic ability and/or talent, regardless of their financial need. The awards are in recognition of superior academic achievement with the expectation of continuing pursuit of academic excellence. All incoming students are automatically considered for President’s, Dean’s, and ALANA Scholarships; no special application is necessary. ALANA Scholarship recipients must be members of an underrepresented group.

CERTIFICATIONS

Ithaca College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association

SUMMARY

The B.F.A. program will test your ability to juggle projects, stay on deadline, and maintain your creative energies. The goal is to provide you with the skills and background you need to develop and express your creative vision, and develop career skills in multiple visual media.

FULL SAIL – Media Design (Masters Program)

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DESCRIPTION

Today’s successful companies depend on strong visual representation to stay a step ahead of the competition, utilizing multiple forms of media – print, web, television – to deliver their brand or message to the public. Creative professionals who are able to understand “the big picture” and meet the demands of both the boardroom and the design studio have never been in such high demand, as businesses seek ways to maximize the impact that a single picture or just a few well-place words can have on an audience.

Full Sail University’s Media Design Master of Fine Arts online degree program explores the strategic planning behind design. By diving into the strategic solutions needed for the complex challenges that companies encounter throughout the creative process, you’ll be able to channel your artistic skills into a vision that’s both creatively fulfilling and professionally demanding.

ADVANTAGES

A big part of a Full Sail education is learning from the insights provided by our frequent guest speakers who share their experience and perspectives with students. Here’s a small sampling of the guests you’ll be hearing from as part of this degree program.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Along with studying design theory concepts such as brand development, design ethics, and design strategies and motivation, a significant part of your studies will find you engaged in the actual production workflow of the design industry. You’ll be involved in the creation of a variety of deliverables for many different platforms and media, all the while becoming equipped with the branding and strategy tools needed to handle the types of key projects that professionals encounter within the industry.

FINANCIAL AID

Financing anything – whether it’s a home, a car, or your education – is no small matter. That’s why we have a 74-person Financial Aid Department dedicated to working with you to make this sometimes confusing process easier.

SCHOLARSHIPS

In an effort to encourage and develop future generations of media professionals, Full Sail has developed the Merit Scholarship Program. Eligible participants may receive a Merit Scholarship towards the tuition of any one Full Sail degree program.

CERTIFICATIONS

All Full Sail Degree Programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

SUMMARY

It all culminates with your Design Solution, a Thesis/Final Project comprised of all you’ve learned throughout the program that addresses a complex media design challenge – and your proposed solution. The assets that you create for this project will also serve as your working template that you can use to pitch ideas and concepts to future employers throughout the course of your career as a creative professional.

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THE ART INSTITUTE ONLINE – Media Arts & Animation (Bachelors)

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DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in media and digital arts? Would you like to learn animation? Our Media Arts & Animation degree can develop your creative skills in this wide-ranging field, enabling you to get started toward your creative career.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division is a leader in online creative arts education for Media Arts & Animation. Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our Media Arts & Animation courses with more than 85 years of excellence.

ADVANTAGES

Our animation courses begin with a foundation in drawing, color, character design and computer applications. Under the guidance of an industry-experienced faculty, you’ll examine advanced 2-D animation and 3-D animation principles, as well as story development, background design, scenic layout and special effects. You will have an opportunity to work with program specific software such as Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe After Effects®, and Autodesk® 3Ds Max®.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

In the Media Arts & Animation program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Then, you’ll move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as animator, computer animator, digital media producer, special effects artist, background designer, computer artist, layout artist, or video game artist.

FINANCIAL AID

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division participates in federal and other financial aid programs. We are committed to helping you explore every option for making your education affordable. Regardless of your income of financial situation, you may qualify for financial aid programs that can help finance your education.

Our Student Financial Services team is here to help as you develop an affordable payment schedule. The following resources provide additional opportunities to reduce tuition cost.

To apply for financial aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you have completed the FAFSA, a member of our Financial Services Team will work with you to develop a financial plan that suits your needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A rich and diverse array of scholarships are available to pay all or part of a student’s tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Take a few moments to browse through the list of scholarships in the left navigation of your browser window.

Visit The Art Institutes list of competitions for high school students and current students at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/Default.aspx

All high school senior scholarship recipients must apply and be accepted at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The recipient must begin his or her program of study in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. A full-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as two academic years or 90 credits and a half-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as one academic year or 45 credits. Scholarship awards are evenly distributed over the recipient’s program of study.

CERTIFICATIONS

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

SUMMARY

At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase your creative skills in 2-D design and 3-D design techniques and abilities. Entry-level opportunities typically exist for Media Arts & Animation graduates in: Computer-Generated Lighting, Compositing and Rendering, Storyboard Artists, Texture Artists, Computer Modelers, Computer-Generated Special Effects Artists, Broadcast Graphics Artists, Background Painters, Forensic Artists, Video Post-Production Artists

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