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Five Great Reasons to Major in Computer Graphics / Digital Arts at Springfield College
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Computer graphics/digital arts skills are in a high demand, in a growing and expanding industry.
There will always be a need for graphics artists, animators, and Web designers. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, employment is expected to grow through the year 2014, as demand for computer graphics/digital arts graduates continues to increase from advertisers, publishers, and computer design firms. Graphic designers with Web site design and animation experience will especially be needed as demand for design projects increases for interactive media—Web sites, video games, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other technology.
Springfield College’s computer graphics/digital arts students master 3d animation, multimedia design, and graphic Web design. This combination makes graduates highly desirable for the continually expanding computer graphics field. |
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Computer graphics/digital arts majors are in demand in high-end industries.
In this modern age of innovation, the business of art, computer graphics/digital arts, and visual design is a big business. It's a varied business, and it is a business that needs quality and excellence.
For more than a century, Springfield College has been a leader in providing a broad and balanced education based on the Humanics philosophy. Graduates are educated in spirit, mind and body, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. They are committed to excellence, and prepared to achieve in their chosen fields. |
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Computer graphics/digital arts influences society and culture.
Computer graphics/digital arts has moved from an experimental medium to a media that permeates and influences our lives. From the Matrix trilogy to the Lord of the Rings, computer graphics/digital arts plays a starring role in all forms of blockbuster entertainment.
But film effects are only part of the computer graphics/digital arts industry. Computer graphics/digital arts are used in broadcast graphics, games, theme parks, industrial animation, virtual reality, and scientific and medical research. The list is nearly endless. Computer graphics/digital arts majors have a variety of paths to follow after obtaining their degree. At Springfield College, you’re given the tools you need to thrive in your chosen career path. The computer graphics/digital arts major is a hands-on program using state-of-the-art equipment that offers students the opportunity to cultivate their knowledge of the arts, obtain advanced technological skills, and experience the “real world” of computer graphics/digital arts through an internship/field work placement during their senior year. |
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Computer graphics/digital arts lets you explore and strengthen your creative talents.
Computer graphics/digital arts is a field that requires artistic talent as well as knowledge of cutting-edge technology. Through study in computer graphics/digital arts, you’re able to combine artistic talent and computer skills and hone your ability to communicate a unique vision.
The computer graphics/digital arts program at Springfield College is a well-rounded exploration of the arts and computer programming. Students study subjects ranging from Renaissance art to 3d video game design—and just about everything in between. This provides you with an essential artistic and technical background that translates into success. |
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Computer graphics/digital arts major make their mark in the world. Computer graphics/digital arts majors are the creative force behind most of what we see today on television, in movies, on computers, and in print. They invent new ways to view architectural and medical drawings that reshape our world, and play a major role in the aesthetic realm of popular culture. Computer graphics majors are trendsetters and innovators. Springfield College has a long history of producing innovators, inventors, and pioneers in their chosen fields. Known worldwide as the Birthplace of Basketball and where Great Ideas Are Born, Springfield College graduates have created lifesaving medical techniques, organizations that boast millions of members, and breakthrough scientific technology. Computer graphics/digital arts majors join a long line of Springfield College graduates who have made an impact on the world. |
Computer graphics/digital arts is a growing field that offers limitless opportunities. Springfield College is the perfect place to obtain the advanced skills needed for a successful career in computer graphics/digital arts. The College’s academic tradition has the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, and socially responsible students. Springfield College students are instilled with a spirit of inquiry, and a desire to lead and create.