Go Back to School with Online Art & Design Degrees
by Chloë Dowley
As much as you'd like summer to last forever, fall's arrival is imminent, and with it comes 'back to school' season. If you've thought about turning your creativity and interest in interior design, fashion, or graphic design into a career, now might be the perfect time. As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to change color, there's no need to sit idly by and envy those who are beginning a new school year. Binders and mechanical pencils aren't just for 5th graders anymore, as more and more adults take advantage of the convenience of online educational opportunities. Why not join them as you pursue a degree in design?
The Ease of Online Education
According to Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006, published by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, nearly 3.2 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2005 term. That number continues to grow as increasing numbers of 2- and 4-year post-secondary schools create online courses and degree programs. When you consider the convenience and flexibility offered by online schools, it's no wonder that so many students are signing up for Web-based learning opportunities.
This growing interest in distance education provides increased options if you're searching online for a design school. Whether you want to begin a career in fashion design, attend interior design school, or take online graphic design classes, you should have no trouble finding a program that meets your needs.
Get Educated in Style
Your unique sense of fashion shouldn't have to stay in your closet. Give your fashion flair free reign by enrolling for formal training with fashion design and merchandising courses, some of which can even be taken online. While you probably can't justify a new wardrobe if you're going back to school via the Internet, you can certainly work on designing yourself some new duds as a fashion school student.
Two- and 4-year degrees in fashion design could help you launch a career in this highly creative field. As you dive into your online fashion courses, you can expect to take courses in color, textiles, fashion history, and computer aided design (CAD). In addition to the obvious benefits of pursuing a career in fashion, get motivated by the fact that fashion designers earned a median annual salary of $55,840 in 2004, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Redecorate Your Career
Thanks to Web technology, you don't have to live in a dorm room or even put up with cafeteria food in order to earn your degree in interior design. Next time you're thinking about redoing your home office, sit down at your computer and enroll in an online interior design degree program.
If you're serious about pursuing a career in interior design, academic preparation is very important. Because of the competitive nature of this field, and the licensure requirements, an associate's degree in interior design is generally the minimum education you need to qualify for entry-level positions. With a 2-year degree, you could be an assistant designer, while graduates with bachelor's degrees can participate as apprentices in a formal design program, which prepares them to take the licensure exam to become a certified, registered, or licensed interior designer.
Achieve Graphic Design Greatness
If your design interests lie in print, electronic, and film media, there's no need to keep your doodles to yourself. If you're serious about a career in digital arts & graphic design, it's wise to pursue formal training. According to a 2004 study commissioned by DesignMentor Training, more than half of all jobs in the graphic design field were awarded to individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree-level training. Fire up your computer and build your skills with online training!
Of all the design fields, graphic designers should see the biggest increase in new jobs over the next 7 years. To qualify for most entry-level jobs in this field, you need a bachelor's degree in graphic design. If you only have time for a 2-year degree, don't despair--some entry-level technical positions are available to graduates with associate's degrees in graphic design. With the proper graphic design training and a few years of experience under your belt, you could even qualify for a position as a creative designer, overseeing creative projects and managing design staff.
Study Design Online or On-Campus
If you have designs on a new career in these creative fields, seize the moment. Take your pick from a variety of campus-based arts schools and online design schools and get in the 'back to school' spirit by registering for classes online. A career in fashion design, interior design, or graphic design could be yours if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and get studying.
by Chloë Dowley
As much as you'd like summer to last forever, fall's arrival is imminent, and with it comes 'back to school' season. If you've thought about turning your creativity and interest in interior design, fashion, or graphic design into a career, now might be the perfect time. As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to change color, there's no need to sit idly by and envy those who are beginning a new school year. Binders and mechanical pencils aren't just for 5th graders anymore, as more and more adults take advantage of the convenience of online educational opportunities. Why not join them as you pursue a degree in design?
The Ease of Online Education
According to Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006, published by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, nearly 3.2 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2005 term. That number continues to grow as increasing numbers of 2- and 4-year post-secondary schools create online courses and degree programs. When you consider the convenience and flexibility offered by online schools, it's no wonder that so many students are signing up for Web-based learning opportunities.
This growing interest in distance education provides increased options if you're searching online for a design school. Whether you want to begin a career in fashion design, attend interior design school, or take online graphic design classes, you should have no trouble finding a program that meets your needs.
Get Educated in Style
Your unique sense of fashion shouldn't have to stay in your closet. Give your fashion flair free reign by enrolling for formal training with fashion design and merchandising courses, some of which can even be taken online. While you probably can't justify a new wardrobe if you're going back to school via the Internet, you can certainly work on designing yourself some new duds as a fashion school student.
Two- and 4-year degrees in fashion design could help you launch a career in this highly creative field. As you dive into your online fashion courses, you can expect to take courses in color, textiles, fashion history, and computer aided design (CAD). In addition to the obvious benefits of pursuing a career in fashion, get motivated by the fact that fashion designers earned a median annual salary of $55,840 in 2004, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Redecorate Your Career
Thanks to Web technology, you don't have to live in a dorm room or even put up with cafeteria food in order to earn your degree in interior design. Next time you're thinking about redoing your home office, sit down at your computer and enroll in an online interior design degree program.
If you're serious about pursuing a career in interior design, academic preparation is very important. Because of the competitive nature of this field, and the licensure requirements, an associate's degree in interior design is generally the minimum education you need to qualify for entry-level positions. With a 2-year degree, you could be an assistant designer, while graduates with bachelor's degrees can participate as apprentices in a formal design program, which prepares them to take the licensure exam to become a certified, registered, or licensed interior designer.
Achieve Graphic Design Greatness
If your design interests lie in print, electronic, and film media, there's no need to keep your doodles to yourself. If you're serious about a career in digital arts & graphic design, it's wise to pursue formal training. According to a 2004 study commissioned by DesignMentor Training, more than half of all jobs in the graphic design field were awarded to individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree-level training. Fire up your computer and build your skills with online training!
Of all the design fields, graphic designers should see the biggest increase in new jobs over the next 7 years. To qualify for most entry-level jobs in this field, you need a bachelor's degree in graphic design. If you only have time for a 2-year degree, don't despair--some entry-level technical positions are available to graduates with associate's degrees in graphic design. With the proper graphic design training and a few years of experience under your belt, you could even qualify for a position as a creative designer, overseeing creative projects and managing design staff.
Study Design Online or On-Campus
If you have designs on a new career in these creative fields, seize the moment. Take your pick from a variety of campus-based arts schools and online design schools and get in the 'back to school' spirit by registering for classes online. A career in fashion design, interior design, or graphic design could be yours if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and get studying.
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