Web or Graphic Design majors: Do regret it at all?
No, I don't regret my career choice although there are definite doubts that occur, especially right out of college when finding a job can be really difficult. College was super expensive and I'm pretty sure I'll be paying my student loans back for the rest of my life, but my education was worth it. I learned a lot and met a lot of great fellow designers and had great teachers. You'll probably find higher paying jobs in the big cities simply because the cost of living will be higher. Also, a lot of well known companies are in bigger cities like New York or San Francisco, but there are plenty of design firms doing great work in smaller cities throughout the U.S. The level of difficulty in finding a job is not concentrated in one city. The design field, like many other fields, is very competitive. More and more people are graduating with a degree in design and there simply aren't enough jobs to go around. You'll have a better chance of landing an interview if you do get your degree, but doesn't guarantee a job. What it really comes down to is your portfolio. If you have good work and it stands out from the competition then you're on the right track. I don't know if having a double major in digital arts and IT is a good thing. I guess it depends on what you plan on doing as a career. It's always good to have more knowledge in different areas, but whether or not that will come in handy really depends on the job at hand. Good luck!
Can’t find a Graphic design job?
Two weeks? You may have a long way to go. It took me almost 2 years to find a part-time job in graphic design and I have a bachelors degree. There is a lot of competition and not enough jobs to go around. Be persistent. Search for jobs everyday and apply for those that say that want someone with a bachelors. A teacher once told me that employers make a list of requirements, but that I should apply anyway. If you have a decent portfolio or better yet, an outstanding one, the company may overlook you not having a bachelors degree. What it really comes down to anyway is whether or not you are capable of doing the job. While I was looking for jobs I did a lot of freelance work, which helped with paying the bills. Network with friends and family, they may know people who need a logo or website designed. If you do a good job those people may refer you to others. That's how I got a couple big projects, based on word of mouth. Doing freelance will help to build up your portfolio so it shows real world examples and provide you experience with working with clients. You can try looking on http://wwww.craigslist.org for freelance work and even jobs, but I wouldn't put too much stock into that website. I've gotten a few jobs from it, but that's only after applying to a hundred of them. It's definitely worth a try though. Have you considered taking an internship? Some are paid and some aren't, but they definitely help you in gaining experience and someone may even hire you on full-time if you do well. A good source for internships is local non-profit organizations. Try searching for some in your local area. I recommend taking even a part-time design job if you can't find something full-time. It's better than nothing. You could also try emailing design firms/agencies in your area. I don't know where you live, but a lot of times they have internship programs or who knows, they may even be hiring. Good luck!
What is the scope for a design career in India?
The Bachelor of Design also referred B.Design is an undergraduate academic degree in the field of designing. It deals with the designing of a part or whole structure of a shape, configuration, etc .Besides only theory classes, it also includes Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, Workshops, Seminars and many other activities.Benefits of B.Design degree:-You can also study higher qualification like M.Design (Master of Design).It provides you the self-employment opportunities as well as also generates jobs for others.It also offers fame, glamour, success and higher pay packages to the qualified ones.It will make you ready for a professional career in the fashion industry.B.Design degree consists of total four academic years. This degree has been divided into total eight semesters (like 2 semesters each year).Some top specializations of B.Design course are listed here:-Fashion Design.Interior Design.Textile Design.Ceramic Design.Accessory Design.Game Design.Leather Design.Multimedia Design.Jewellery & Metalsmithing.Graphic Design.Industrial Design.Knitwear Design.etc.. .Some Best Institutions for doing this course are:-National Institute of design (NID)National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)Srishti Institute of design and technologyLovely Professional UniversityCentre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT)
Certificate vs. Associate degree after earning a Bachelor's degree?
A certificate or associates in *what*? Is there a specific career you're interested in pursuing, for example? Is it that you want to back your BS degree up with something that's in more demand, as a backup? If so, then your path may not be the best one. What might be better would be either to add a second major now, or add a minor in the field you want; or to gain professional certifications in, for example, specific types of IT that will make you more marketable - but all this done while part of your current undergrad program, so that your financial aid might cover it. I'd also like you to gain career-related work experience while you study via things you do for clubs, activities, volunteer work, part-time jobs, and internships. So for example... you're majoring in design, so let's say you're interested in marketing as a backup to that. So as of right now, you either sign up for a double major in marketing, or a minor in marketing. You start doing marketing-related work for clubs on campus. You turn all that into a marketing internship. And then, when you graduate, you apply for marketing jobs, as well as design jobs. Adding a minor, or doing an internship, might mean you graduate one term late. But it's worth it, not least because your financial aid will usually cover one extra term. I'd only recommend a second bachelors or an associates if you're planning to enter a field that is 1) vastly different from design, and 2) where your second bachelors will be in a major that's required for entry into that field, such as nursing or accounting. Otherwise, there should be another path that doesn't require a second bachelors, or even an associates. ETA: if you want to enter photography, then start taking photo classes at your current uni, as part of your current degree program. If your school offers a minor in photo, great. If they do not, then so long as they offer the classes, you're good. In addition, get photo experience on campus via the newspaper, yearbook, whatever. Build your portfolio. Once you have at least one photo class behind you, try to get an internship as a photographer's assistant, for a photographer that works with the type of photography you'd like to enter. Far, far more important than an actual degree in photo is experience in photo, so do that internship! Then when you graduate, get a job as a photographer's assistant.
Was getting a Digital Media degree a waste of time?
Digital media is a difficult field to break into. There are a lot of great people who do web design and animation so it makes it hard to find a job in this field. I'm sorry that your business idea didn't stick and got shut down because of our president. Hopefully, you'll be able to find a job within your area of study. A few ideas are to apply to radio stations and go for the webmaster position. You can put together a website or even make their existing one better from what you have learned. Another idea would be to offer your services to someone who is running for a political position at the local area you live in. Good candidates will have their own websites that will need to be built from scratch. If they win election you could be put in charge of keeping their website up and active. I did find this website http://www.digitalmediajobs.com/ that relates to your field. Maybe it can help you if you browse through it. http://www.thehighschoolgraduate.com/edi... This website offers areas to look into at the bottom of their article. Blessings
What kind of jobs can you get with a BA in Visual Communication Design?
Hi there!Visual Communication Design is a field that is growing in importance and popularity, especially with the proliferation of digital media platforms. Whether it is a mobile application, a movie poster, a website, social media, a video game, a book cover or a fancy carry bag, all are examples of visual communication design. Students graduating from a Visual Communication Design programme can pursue opportunities in various fields. Some of these are:Film and AnimationAdvertising and BrandingMedia HousesExhibition DesignCommunication Event DesignPrint/ Publishing DesignPackaging DesignUser Interface/User Experience Design (Gaming and apps)Television Broadcast NetworksWeb/ Multimedia Application…the list is endless.There are many communication designers who are proficient in different types of technologies and techniques and some who choose to focus on one type of work. There are also those who specialize in logo design, typography, illustration etc.The biggest benefit of pursuing Communication Design is that it is such a broad-based field that opens up incredible opportunities in many related fields. The opportunities are only going to increase. In fact, did you know that e-commerce firms like flipkart, pepperfry, upbanladder, snapdeal, amazon and others are hiring communication designers (graphic designers). Some are even offering upto 50% higher salaries to designers than engineers.We urge all aspirants and students to work had and build competence in the area so they have multiple opportunities to choose from. Many communication design students also get several lucrative free-lance opportunities and internships with renowned brands that they convert into full time employment. Many start their own design agencies and work with multiple clients at a time.Click here to watch a fun 90-second animated video about Communication Design that will help you learn more about the opportunities in the field.Hope this helps!Team IIAD
What are the career options after earning a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)?
There are numerous options available for you in IT industry after completing BCA. If you want to get into IT then knowledge matters a lot than your degree. It doesn’t matter if you have done your BCA in distance mode or regular. Always thrive for knowledge.let’s discuss some career options one by one:1.MCA : You can go for MCA if your financial condition allows you. MCA is another BCA with some more knowledge. Try to crack various entrance examinations conducted by good universities like NIT, JNU etc.2. in service based companies: You can apply for various IT jobs at service based companies like Wipro, TCS, Cognizant etc. If you have average knowledge then this is the best option.3.Job in product based companies: You can join product based companies if you have above average knowledge. Since you are doing BCA you must have a good exposure to programming. Start learning from various online tutorials available on the internet. Please note that do not waste your time in learning different programming languages, learn only one or two but learn them fully to the core. Programming is all about logic, language is just a tool. Along with programming language the core knowledge of data structures and algorithms is must. You can also go for specialization in fields like web development or android development.3.Digital Marketing: You can also make your career in digital marketing. This field is emerging day by day.4.WIPRO WASE: WASE (Wipro Academy of Software Excellence) is a unique program launched by Wipro in 1995. It offers BCA & Bsc.(CS) students a chance to pursue higher education – M.Tech in Software Engineering in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani (Rajasthan, India).5.Freelancing: You can do freelancing too if you have excellent command over any programming language or designing skills and good communication skills. Popular areas are web development, android/iOS app development, digital marketing, graphics designing and web designing.Do not run after money , run after knowledge, run after your passion. Every field has equal amount of opportunities provided that you are interested in it.And one more thing, there is a shortage of skilled developers in the market. Try to be the best.
Would a career in graphic design be good financially?
First, I applaud you thinking about being financially stable later in life at such a young age!However, I recommend following your passion. If you want to go into design Great! Figure out what your a passionate about. Graphic Design? Web Design? Architectural design? The list is massive in the design field.If you find a career you love, it's no longer work. You will wake up with a smile on your face every day and love what you do. If you pick a job that is all about the money you make, it may not a very fulfilling path and I have seen many friends and associates end up changing careers later because they were not satisfied.That being said, you can make a good living as a graphic designer. There are several different paths you can take as a designer. Here are some ideas:Advertising agency: Lots of great energy there and lots of opportunities to branch out into doing things like Commercials, Print and Web projects. You would start out as a graphic designer then work your way up to Art Director to Senior Art Director to eventually Creative Director. Salary range would depend upon where you live -- lets say you are in the US in the north east. ranging would be from $45K-$120K.Design Firm: -- in a similar role but I found the projects to be a little less stressful ... and the career path is about the same. Salary might be a bit smaller.Corporate Marketing or In House Designer: These types of jobs might not be as exciting as the Design firm or the Ad agency -- but the pay is typically higher. You also would have a more 9-5 job. Freelancer: After getting experience working for one of the three above you could branch out on your own to manage your own clients and project. The earning potential is in your own hands here and can be much more rewarding because you are essentially in control of where you work and what projects you take on.In any job you take, you are smart to think about putting money into a savings account or investing it in a retirement account.Best of luck!