Graphic Design/Multimedia Career

Want to learn the principles of design and build a portfolio of work? Courses in graphic design and multimedia often focus on design fundamentals and theory, the art of visual communication, electronic and film media, website design, printing techniques, drawing, and typography. Graphic design and multimedia programs can help familiarize you with key graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator�, Adobe InDesign�, Adobe PageMaker�, and Adobe Photoshop�. According to the American Institute of Graphic Arts, entry-level designers had an average earning potential of $35,000 in 2007. The average earning potential was $45,000 for staff-level graphic designers, $62,000 for senior designers and $98,600 for design directors.

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