Digital Design: Diploma Coursework Summary

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With a Digital Design Diploma a student is prepared for an entry-level career as a graphic designer, animator, web designer, computer artist or a computer animator. This diploma teaches all of the latest techniques needed to work in these industries. To earn this diploma a student will need to pass classes such as: design fundamentals, website design, digital illustration, electronic design and production procedures. If this sounds interesting to you please read the rest of the article for more information.
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Why Earn a Diploma in Digital Design?

Do you have artistic ability? Would you like to learn how to make designs and layouts utilizing computer software and applications? Then a diploma in digital design just might be for you! This degree program will prepare you to work as a computer artist, graphic designer, web creator, Flash animator or many other similar positions. You may work for an advertising agency, newspaper, TV station and start your own business.

Career Possibilities

Occupational Outlook for Digital Design

Jobs for artists are anticipated to grow by about 9-17% in the coming years (BLS). Although there will be jobs, there will be a lot of competition for these jobs. Individuals with computer skills may see more jobs opportunities as more and more companies require web sites and the video game market heats up.

Salary Information for Digital Design

The online career source known as Salary.com, www.salary.com, has a number of online calculators that can help calculate salary potential. According to those calculators a web designer can earn between $35,394 and $60,800. Web designers who also develop web-related software can earn between $51,480 and $92,590. Web animators and content managers earn between $75,692 and $129,767. Film and video animators earn between $17,566 and $40,312. Graphic designers averaged about $38,030 in May of 2004 (BLS).

Degree Specifics

Courses for a Digital Design Diploma

Digital Design is a very technical and specialized area of the design field. Students may be required to take the following courses:

  • Computer Graphics
  • Web Design
  • Website Development
  • Computer Software Programming
  • 3D Animation
  • Computer Animation
  • Flash Animation
  • Manipulation of a Digital Image
  • Procedures for Production
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Imaging
  • Technology and Design
  • Digital Filmmaking
  • Design Fundamentals
  • Ethics in Media
  • Graphic Design

Skills Learned with a Digital Design Diploma

Graduates of this degree program will acquire a number of specialized and technical skills. They may include the following:

  • Computer Animation Skills
  • Programming Skills
  • 3D Animation Skills
  • Web Design and Development Skills
  • Graphic Design Skills
  • Digital Filmmaking Skills
  • Digital Design Skills
  • Business Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Computer Skills

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. in Computer Science
      • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
      • M.S. in Information Technology Management
      • M.S. in Instructional Technology
      • Master of Science in Cyber Security
      • M.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design
      • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Animation
      • B.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design
      • B.S. in Information Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity Management
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Bryant & Stratton College

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • AS - IT Networking
      • Networking Technology - AAS
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing Specialist Diploma
      • Information Technology Assistant - Diploma
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MBA: Cybersecurity Management
      • MS: Cybersecurity
    Associate's
      • AA: Information Technology
  • Campus and Online Programs
    4. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Computer Science Masters - Online
    Bachelor's
      • B.S. - Digital Arts and Design
      • Visual Arts Bachelors with Game Art Concentration - Campus
      • Game Development Bachelors - Online
      • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Campus
      • B.S. - Web Design and Development
      • B.S. - Game Design
    Certificate
      • User Experience Bachelors - Online
      • Digital Marketing Masters - Online
      • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online
  • Western Governors University

  • Online Programs Available
    6. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PHD: Strategic Media
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Journalism
  • Towson, MD

    Towson University

  • Online Programs Available
    8. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
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    9. Universal Technical Institute

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • Robotics and Automation Technology

Featured Schools

Grand Canyon University

  • M.S. in Computer Science
  • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
  • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design
  • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Animation

What is your highest level of education?

Bryant & Stratton College

  • AS - IT Networking
  • Networking Technology - AAS
  • Digital Marketing Specialist Diploma
  • Information Technology Assistant - Diploma

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Saint Leo University

  • MBA: Cybersecurity Management
  • MS: Cybersecurity
  • AA: Information Technology

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Full Sail University

  • Computer Science Masters - Online
  • B.S. - Digital Arts and Design
  • User Experience Bachelors - Online

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Liberty University

  • PHD: Strategic Media
  • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Journalism

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Penn Foster High School

  • HS Diploma

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