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New Media: It's a Red-Hot Industry, and Temperatures are Rising
Most of us have come across what we'd call a "bad website" a few times in our years of Internet surfing; perhaps it looked cheap, or maybe it was overly ambitious. Whatever the specific criticism, these examples remind us of the pressing need for quality web designers to bridge the gap between new technology and pertinent information; or, in other words, to communicate a clear message by mastering the ever-evolving tools of multimedia & web design.

Earn Your Web Design Degree
Web design is therefore both art and science. Multimedia designers gather data pertaining to the cognitive, cultural, physical, and social factors at work within their target demographic, and then employ various creative elements--such as sound, artwork, colors, and style of type--along with specialized computer software to present a cohesive design that appeals to their clients.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that a bachelor's degree is usually required to qualify for multimedia design and web design jobs. Students pursuing web design degrees can expect to encounter a curriculum including courses in the following:
  •   Principles of design
  •   Computerized design
  •   Commercial graphics production
  •   Website design
  •   Cultural studies
  •   Marketing
  •   Business

Multimedia Design Job Opportunities
Because good web design relies on the newest technology to stay viable, it is imperative for those working in the profession to keep abreast of evolving software design, either through personal research or formal training.

The BLS further notes that an increase in the production of Internet advertising is expected to fuel a demand for formally educated designers with web experience. Some jobs a multimedia design degree may qualify you for include advertising, specialized design services, website building and maintenance for a particular company, and either part-time or full-time freelance work.
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