Students pursuing a degree in digital media arts are opening themselves up to a wide catalog of possible creative work careers. This degree is a four semester program where students can learn how to harness various digital media outlets, all having a place in the art industry. From graphic design, to animation, to video editing, there are dozens of creativity-based careers that digital media arts (DMA) students can choose from.
“A career in digital media often entails designing and developing content for marketing initiatives, websites, video games and animation.” -The editorial team at Indeed.com.
Some of the careers that DMA students can choose from include, but are not limited to, web analytics specialists, web developers, video game designers, graphic designers, social media specialists, animators, video editors, and digital photographers. Other notable careers include sound design, cinematography, and even music production.
Upon completion of the degree, DMA students will find it easier to find jobs in the creative industry. It is true that companies look for candidates with experience over candidates with a degree, however, due to the program’s hands-on approach, DMA students will already have plenty of experience. This multifaceted degree approaches digital media from many different angles, and as a result gives students the skills they need to be a desired candidate.
Glendale Community College (GCC) offers a multitude of programs and internships where DMA students can build their resume. As part of their degree, students are required to partake in either an internship or capstone project, propelling them further into their desired field. One of the offered internships is a commercial art internship, where students learn what it’s like to take part in photographic imaging for a business or industry. Another opportunity that GCC offers is a capstone project in which students must address a specific issue in digital media arts and design.
It’s important to build an impressive portfolio so that companies can see all the different skills students have picked up during their time in school. The DMA industry is a rapidly growing one, which only benefits the students working toward getting their degree.
I think it’s great how you highlighted all of the different career opportunities for those who have Digital Media Arts as their major! It’s important to note that the degree doesn’t cover just one topic specifically, but exposes you to all the different opportunities there are in the creative world. When first considering to going back to school, I was hesitant and a bit nervous because I wasn’t quite sure what I could do with my then current skillset. Though, once I looked through the various degrees and courses offered, I realized it would help give a foundation to pursue whatever path that I wanted! One of the other points you made that I considered was experience over degrees, and after going back through and discovering all the opportunities I would get that I would be able showcase to a future employer, it was pretty much no question at that point. The industry is forever growing, and the stigma that a creative job won’t pay well I’m sure is one thats going to fade away as there are more opportunities created for those who want to do what they love. I’m glad I chose to return to school and that there’s a set of courses I can take that will help me in my endeavors, and it’s great to see someone highlighting all of the paths out there!