Careers

Our graduates work for small design studios, advertising agencies, publishers, production houses, animation studios, corporate design offices, and a wide variety of institutions such as hospitals, colleges, cities. In addition, many of our graduates have gone to work for ministry organizations all over the world.

Some designers and illustrators work exclusively in print, while some work exclusively in web design. Some go into television. Some of our graduates work as account executives or office managers rather than as hands-on designers. Some freelance, and a number have begun their own businesses.

We are proud of Derek Smith, Digital Media graduate. Derek (on the left) received two Video Effects Society Awards in Hollywood for his work on the TV show CSI.

Derek Smith Awards

 

Other possible career choices for digital media arts graduates include (but are not limited to):

  • Cinematographer – The cinematographer tells stories through the visual arts with creativity in organizing camera angles and shots.
  • Film/Commercial Editor –  Editors are a part of the post production of digital media art. Editors assembles the footage into a sequence that tells a story. Editors are employed to construct commercials, promotional videos, full-length movies and many other video projects in between.
  • Screenwriter – A screenwriter constructs an entire screenplay on paper before a camera is even set up to capture it. This position requires a creative and strategic mind in order to communicate to the director what shots to arrange or how to creatively tell a story.
  • Television production – In the world of TV production, the opportunities range from being a news camera operator to writing a TV series script to working in the post production for sports games. If you’re interested in a fast-paced work environment, TV production is full of opportunities to apply your skillset.
  • Animation Studios – Animators are constantly constructing images for film, television, video games, and the internet for diverse clients and needs. Animators must be flexible, skilled, and creative in order to meet a variety of needs while maintaining originality in their work.
  • Advertising Agencies ­– Countless business are anxious to get the word out about their products and services, and each one of those businesses is different. There are plenty of opportunities to develop brands and labels at advertising agencies for increases in consumer awareness and sales.