| It's no secret that the Web is where the work is. | | | | learning doesn't end. You'll need to keep your training |
| Anyone and everyone wants a Web site, and those | | | | up-to-date with certifications such as Certified Web |
| with Web design degrees can make that happen. | | | | Designer, Dreamweaver 8 Developer, Flash MX 2004 |
| That's because Web designers are the ones who | | | | Designer, and ColdFusion MX 7 Developer, to name a |
| determine and develop the look and feel for sites, and | | | | few. |
| they're responsible for site navigation design and visual | | | | Yearn |
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| in-demand career through Web design schools? | | | | your while. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor |
| Learn | | | | Statistics, graphic designers with Web site design and |
| Before you upload your resume, realize that a | | | | animation experience will especially be needed as |
| bachelor's degree is required for most entry-level and | | | | demand for interactive media projects increase. |
| advanced design positions. That's where Web design | | | | Demand for graphic designers will also increase as |
| schools come in. | | | | advertising firms create Web marketing and |
| The National Association of Schools of Art and Design | | | | promotional materials for more products and services. |
| accredits about 250 schools with programs in art and | | | | It's no surprise, then, that those with design and |
| design. These accredited Web design degrees equip | | | | animation experience from Web design schools will |
| you with the design, e-commerce, scripting, and | | | | have the best job opportunities in the field. |
| authoring skills necessary to advance in the field. You'll | | | | Earn |
| learn how to develop cutting-edge Web sites that | | | | Not only is the need great, the compensation isn't too |
| blend interactive media with consumer-targeted | | | | shabby, either. According to the 2006 AIGA/Aquent |
| information. You'll explore the nuts and bolts of Web | | | | Survey of Design Salaries, the median total cash |
| page design using HTML scripting as well as page edit | | | | compensation for Web designers in 2006 was |
| software, Web graphics and animation, video | | | | $48,000. Boston, Washington/Baltimore, and Los |
| production for Web, and JavaScript. Web design | | | | Angeles reportedly paid the top salaries for Web |
| colleges may also provide the opportunity to study the | | | | designers, and educational institutions, design studios |
| various site design models used in personal, | | | | consultancies, and Web development firms were the |
| commercial, and government Web sites, and to try | | | | organization types topping the wage chart. |
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| sites. | | | | colleges today. |
| Once you've completed your Web design courses, the | | | | |