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Learn More About the Multimedia Certificate
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You’re creative and quick to learn. You prefer visual concepts, enjoy
working on teams and solving problems. And, now you want to put your
self-motivated style, good communication skills and curiosity to work in
a career that’s fun and filled with opportunities for the
future.
Targeted study earning certificates in
Multimedia as well as
Web Design at the same time as you work on your Associate Degree will
give you a competitive edge for your future employment in a variety of
fields, including animation, Web design, audio technology and even
freelance work.
Jobs You Can Get With A Multimedia Certificate:
Most jobs available with a Multimedia Certificate are entry-level
multimedia positions. Some students may choose to become self-employed
and freelance their skills. After students complete a four-year degree
in a more specialized area of study (animation, web-design, audio,
etc.), higher level positions that may be available in the field
include: Animator, Web Designer, Audio Designer, Designer, Graphic
Artist/Illustrator, Multimedia Developer, Operator, Multimedia Systems
Analyst, Producer/Publisher, Programmer, Project Manager, Sound
Technician/ Musician, and Video Technician are some of the many jobs
available to a Multimedia major.
How Long Will You Have To Go To School?
This is a 30-credit certificate that may take a full-time student who
has to take no remedial courses one year to complete. The certificate
should not be taken by a student who has no experience in design. It is
only meant to teach the technical skills not design skills and is not
recommended unless the student already has some sort of degree or
experience.
A Certificate in Multimedia is broad and
can’t cover all of the necessary skills to work in most positions,
students should consider transferring to a four-year college or art
school, which has specialized programs within Multimedia. Even without a
4-year degree, students should be aware that the constant changes in
technology make it necessary to continuously learn new skills and
applications. The credits from this certificate will transfer into the
Multimedia Degree.
Job Availability & Growth:
As technology changes and turnover occurs, new positions are constantly
opening in the Multimedia field. Jobs are more available in certain
areas, mostly larger metropolitan locations.
Many
multimedia professionals choose to work as freelancers and are hired for
specific jobs by companies. This type of career takes time to build up a
professional portfolio of work and the freelancer is responsible for
purchasing and maintaining their own equipment to continue the evolution
of their skills.
Salary Information:
Median annual earnings of salaried multi-media artists and animators
were $51,350, not including the earnings of the
self-employed.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm#earnings
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