Your Smart Career Move for a Slow Economy
You've always known that you have a creative eye. From the way you arrange your living room to the way you prepare meals to the way you pick out outfits, you constantly receive compliments from friends and family members. If you're in a non-creative career field, you might be squandering valuable talent. This is not to say that accountants, doctors, and teachers come a dime a dozen, but true artists are rare, and you should explore every opportunity to cultivate your abilities. This is especially true now that the economy is slowing down. You could use this relative lull to hone your talent. Then, you could reenter the job market with the types of skills for which employers all over the world are clamoring. Graphic design, for example, is a career field that offers numerous opportunities and will only become more relevant as media technology continues to develop.
Why Graphic Design? And Why Now?
Graphic designers are responsible for conveying visual messages using any variety of media (photography, animation, computer graphics, etc). Usually working with entertainment outlets, advertising firms, and publishing companies, graphic designers work at the forefront of popular culture helping to bridge the gap between consumers and producers. Billboard ads, TV spots, corporate logos, Hollywood films, and magazine layouts all bear the mark of some graphic designer.
With the right training, you could transform your creative background into a fulfilling career that offers variety, opportunity, and growth. According to the US Department of Labor, job growth for graphic designers will match the national average for most other occupations. Through your bachelors or associates training, you can master the requisite tools (computers, paints, psychology, CAD software, etc) to pursue an exciting career in this growing field. And instead of buying magazines and movies, you could be the one helping to design them.
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| AIU Online |
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AIU Online is a great choice for your education. We support your success every step of the way, with programs designed to fit your learning style and your schedule.
Programs:
Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
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| Champlain College Graduate Studies - Online |
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Give your career a boost with an education from Champlain College Graduate Studies. Champlain has been closely aligned with the business community since the College’s founding in 1878. Many of Champlain’s faculty members are practicing professionals who fuel their instruction with relevance straight from the business world. This entrepreneurial spirit — and its attendant knowledge, experience, and expertise — adds a significant depth and breadth to the education of all of Champlain’s graduate students.
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Master of Science in Mediation & Applied Conflict Studies
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| Colorado Technical University Online |
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Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech Online! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.
Programs:
Master of Business Administration - Mediation and Dispute Resolution
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| Ellis University - Online |
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Looking to take your career to another level? Ellis University gives you the opportunity to earn your undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or advanced certificate, all online, on your terms. Choose from a wide range of programs in fields such as Accounting, Business Administration, Advertising, Computer Science, Education and more.
Programs:
BS - Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia)
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| Globe University - Online |
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Get the career training you need to reach your personal and professional goals at Globe University. We provide a real-world education that emphasizes hands-on training in small classes taught by instructors who are professionals in their fields. Choose from a variety of master's, bachelor's, associate, and diploma programs in the fields of business, health, legal, IT, and creative.
Programs:
BS in Media Business
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| University Canada West - Online |
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Are you looking to improve your career opportunities and prepare for a brighter future? University Canada West, located in beautiful Victoria, can help you achieve your goals. At University Canada West, you'll not only get a rigorous academic education and the chance to develop the skills that today's leading employers look for, but you'll also be able to complete a four-year degree program in as little as just two years—so you can get on with your life, and your career, sooner. Choose from a variety of career-focused academic programs, including Technology Management, Media and Communications, Economics, Geography, and more.
Programs:
Bachelor Media and Communication
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| University of Phoenix |
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Login at least four days per week for University of Phoenix courses, or three days per week for associate’s degree courses through Axia College of University of Phoenix classes. You choose the days and times.
Programs:
BS in Information Technology - Multimedia and Visual Communication
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