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Multimedia Design

Students interested in multimedia design programs can find work in almost any career field.

Multimedia design programs prepare students for careers in any number of possible fields. Students will learn more than just how to create computer based designs. Programs also feature drawing, design and typography courses, digital music courses, and courses in creative design. Students will also learn about computer programming, network administration, writing for business, and publishing.

Students studying in multimedia design programs can choose between several specialties and degree options. Digital media design and digital visual media design programs teach students how to use modern computer programs to create 2D and 3D designs and animations. There are web and print production programs that feature work in drawing and typography. These are perfect for artists interested in developing a career in design. Multimedia studies may also include work with web design, visual communication, and digital music formats.

Schools that offer Multimedia Design programs

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Westwood College

Qualifications: Bachelor
Programs: Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design: Major in Animation, Bachelor Degree - Animation, Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design: Major in Web Design
Locations: Upland, Anaheim, Woodridge, Annandale, Atlanta, Torrance, Chicago, Los Angeles, Arlington, Calumet City, Denver

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American Career Institute

Qualifications: Certificate
Programs: Digital Multimedia Design, Graphic and Web Design, Digital Gaming Design
Locations: Silver Spring, Springfield, Framingham, Baltimore, Columbia, Woburn, Braintree, Cambridge

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DeVry University

Qualifications: Bachelor, Associate
Programs: Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development, Associate - Web Graphic Design,
Locations: Daly City, Lynnwood, Portland, Federal Way, Colton, Bakersfield, Minneapolis, Chicago, Tampa, Tinley Park, Miami, Saint Louis, Decatur, Alhambra, Chesapeake, Elk Grove, Anaheim, Fremont, Stockbridge, Sugar Land, Orlando, Palmdale, Duluth, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Gurnee, San Diego, Alpharetta, Addison, Kansas City, Bellevue, Long Beach, San Antonio, Manassas, Sherman Oaks, Englewood, San Jose, Fresno, Hollywood, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Colorado Springs, Oakland, Glendale, Westminster, Henderson, Cherry Hill, Louisville, Phoenix, Merrillville, Oklahoma City, Irvine, King of Prussia, Fort Washington, Irving, Sandy, Southfield, Pomona, Houston, Columbus, Arlington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
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Rasmussen College

Qualifications: Associate, Bachelor
Programs: Multimedia Tech Associate - Digital Design and Animation, Digital Design and Animation Bachelor Degree, Multimedia Tech Associates - Web Design
Locations: New Port Richey, Bismarck, Lake Elmo, Fargo, Rockford, Fort Myers, Minneapolis, Moorhead, Green Bay, Saint Cloud, Mankato

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The Art Institutes

Qualifications: Master, Bachelor, Diploma, Certificate
Programs: Design & Media Management (MA), Entertainment Design (BS), Digital Design (D)
Locations: Miami, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Decatur, Atlanta, Arlington, Seattle, Schaumburg, Phoenix, San Francisco, Vancouver, Milwaukee, Overland Park, Denver, Tucson, Philadelphia, San Diego, Durham, San Antonio, Novi, New York, North Hollywood, San Bernardino, Houston, Tampa, Portland, Cincinnati, Sterling, Virginia Beach, Sacramento, Sunnyvale, Tinley Park, Austin, Fort Lauderdale, Henderson, Jacksonville, Santa Ana, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Draper, Charlotte, Troy, Santa Monica, Charleston, Nashville, Fort Worth, Chicago

There is a variety of work available for students upon the completion of multimedia design programs. A student's choice of concentration within the multimedia program can open up several pathways. Multimedia design students can work as webpage designers, database specialists, or network designers. Some can work in visual communications, designing signs, corporate logos, and illustrations for print and online media. Students may also get careers designing and running flight simulators, creating walk-through designs for architects and building planners, and working with a movie or television production team.

Multimedia design programs can help students to achieve career goals in almost any industry imaginable, from agriculture and farm management, to recreating crime scenes for law enforcement agencies, or designing interactive websites for some of the country's top companies.

Latest Multimedia Articles & News

Design jobs on the rise
It was recently reported that the job market for individuals in the retail and fashion fields is improving as higher salaries and job mobility is increasing, which is based off a survey that was conducted by 24 Seven's Fifth Annual Salary Survey.

Ferrari contest moves to next stage
College students have been given the chance to design a new Ferrari hypercar of the future for the Ferrari's World Design Contest, using Autodesk software, which is a company that has 3D design, engineering and entertainment software.