Degree Completion in Graphic Design and Multimedia

About Graphic Design & Multimedia
The field of graphic design & multimedia deals with planning, analyzing and creating illustrations, animations and various images for communication and advertising purposes. Professionals in this field fuse technology, creativity and photography to create eye-catching images, videos and publications. They work closely with clients to prepare a final product that will portray a certain message and appeal to customers. It is extremely important to consider cultural, social, cognitive and physical factors when creating new designs. Every large business and government agency employs scores of graphic designers for advertising purposes.

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About the Degree
The basic degree required in this field is a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Multimedia or Animation or a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Graphic Arts. These four year degrees include courses in areas such as visual communication, new media marketing, web based marketing, computer aided design, 3D drawing, and studio art. Students can also take additional classes in photography or film making. Those interested in obtaining a higher degree can enroll in a Master’s degree in graphics & multimedia. This degree allows specializations in the areas of publication design, game development, animation and web design.

Career Prospects
Due to the increased access to the internet and digital & print media around the world, the field of graphic design & multimedia is growing at an extremely high rate around the world. Job opportunities increase by about 13% every year; and graphic designers and multimedia professionals earn an average of $76,000 per year. Most people in this field are employed in advertising agencies, followed by the computer games industry, newspapers and TV production companies.