Design & Media Studies Key Information for Students

The Design & Media Studies program is great for you if: 

• you want to turn your passion for art, design, technology and communications into a career;
• you enjoy using art, text and images to communicate visual messages;
• you are preparing for a career in advertising, publications, marketing, or media;
• you are preparing for a career in visual arts, art education, art therapy, or technology for teaching & learning.

Key information and advice for students:

• Many of the courses in this program are widely available online and throughout the state and are often taught by professionals in the field.
• Transfer agreements make it possible to transfer easily to a number of four-year colleges.
• The degree provides practical experience with industry-standard computer graphic software.
• Students will learn foundational drawing, design, and technical skills that will help them to create visual solutions for their personal vision and/or potential clients.
• The required Portfolio & Project Development course provides practical experience in the workplace and can be a stepping stone to employment in the field.
• The student will create a portfolio of work that can support application into a bachelor’s degree program or direct employment.
• The associate degree in Design and Media Studies is the perfect balance of liberal arts courses and workplace preparation that will allow students to further their education in a four-year program or join the workforce at an entry level.

The Design & Media Studies program prepares you for careers such as:

• Graphic designer for newspaper, advertising, publishing firm or department.
• Multimedia Designer at a communications agency
• Web Publisher
• Multimedia Educational Specialist
• Illustrator for Periodicals and Newspapers
• Gallery Worker

Job outlook in Design & Media Studies in the state of Vermont:

For up-to-date Vermont labor market information, including salary information and growth projections, please visit the Economic and Labor Market Information at the Vermont Department of Labor Website.

http://www.vtlmi.info/