Graduates Celebrating their Success in November and December 2021
Vocational certificate programs in Multimedia Arts, Digital Arts, Web Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, and Fine Arts are equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today's digital world. These programs blend traditional art foundations with digital techniques and industry-standard software, preparing graduates for successful careers in their chosen fields.
Prestigious Institutions Lead the Way
Some of the world's top institutions are offering these cutting-edge programs. In Vancouver, Canada, the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) offers 2D and 3D Character Animation diploma programs, training students in Toon Boom Harmony and Maya. Graduates have the opportunity to create professional demo reels and establish connections with studios like Disney and DreamWorks.
Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore offers a three-year diploma in Animation, Games, and Visual Effects, featuring a mandatory 24-week industry internship and specialization options in animation, gaming, or VFX. Graduates have gone on to join top studios globally.
Arc Academy offers a 2-year on-campus curriculum with a 5-month foundations course in Digital Arts, covering anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, Adobe Photoshop, and Blender. This comprehensive program provides students with hands-on multimedia, animation, and graphic design skills.
The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Department of Digital Art & Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in animation, fine arts, and graphic design, emphasizing digital innovation and providing access to cutting-edge resources, creative studios, internships, seminars, and professional portfolio development.
Online Learning Options Abound
For those seeking a more flexible learning experience, Coursera offers various online professional certificates and specializations in digital art, game design, and marketing e-commerce. These programs allow students to build job-ready skills over 3-6 months. For example, the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce professional certificate equips students with essential marketing skills such as marketing analytics, SEO, social media campaigns, and campaign management.
Pursuing Advanced Studies in Graphic Design
For those seeking advanced or graduate-level studies in Graphic Design, the Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) offers an innovative low-residency MFA built around students’ creative goals with a flexible model suitable for working professionals.
Admission Requirements for Career/Vocational Programs
Admission requirements for career/vocational programs typically include a high school diploma or equivalent for diploma and certificate programs. A portfolio demonstrating artistic ability is often required, especially for competitive programs in fine arts and design-related fields. For graduate programs like MFA, applicants may need a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a portfolio. Some programs have mandatory internships or practical projects, and online or distance learning options may require stable internet access and a personal computer with required software.
A Call for Change and Inspiration
During the graduation ceremony, Arleen Lorrance, who said, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world," encouraged the graduates to make a positive impact in their chosen fields. This quote, a call for personal action, could also be interpreted as a reminder for the graduates to strive for the kind of world they want to live in.
The graduates, including Kaye Self (Marketing Design), David Davis (Multimedia Arts), Nisha Puthenveetil (Fine Arts), Stephanie Rutkowske (Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design), Feba Alex (Web Design), Christina Karamanos (Multimedia Arts), Karen Moore (Graphic Design), and Eduardo Lozano (Digital Arts), were congratulated as they ventured forth into their creative careers. The graduation ceremony celebrated not only their accomplishments but also the start of their promising creative journeys.
The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Department of Digital Art & Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in animation, fine arts, and graphic design, providing advanced education and self-development in digital artistic fields.
Coursera offers online professional certificates and specializations in digital art, game design, and marketing e-commerce, offering flexible education-and-self-development opportunities for those seeking a balance between learning and lifestyle.
