Graphic Design and Online Learning

by Stanley Rubenti
Stanley.Rubenti@careerschoolguide.com
Career School Guide Columnist

During the Renaissance, finding a skilled master was one of the greatest barriers to entry for many aspiring artists. After all, a teacher could only take on so many students, and on top of that, many instructors demanded exorbitant sums of money up front before they would take on new talent. Now, anyone with free time, dedication, and an Internet connection stands a relatively good chance of launching a successful career in the wider world of art and design.

Receiving an Art Education Online

Thanks to online learning, you have countless options when it comes to selecting programs, teachers, curricula, and media. With streaming technology, broadband access, high-resolution monitors, and sophisticated software, there truly is no reason to commute to a local school every morning. Online learning brings the school to you. Imagine receiving your education online while living in Beijing. Imagine setting up a studio in Moscow while you attend a school based in Manhattan. All of this is possible through online learning.

Earning a Graphic Design Degree Online

An online art education is especially suited for disciplines that have already embraced computer technology. Graphic design would be a perfect example. Many graphic designers work almost exclusively from computer consoles using CAD and photo editing software. It’s also nice to know that many graphic designers work freelance from home after they have received their education online. So imagine never having to commute from the time you enroll in an online learning program until the time you retire 60 years down the road. You can study and then work from home for the rest of your life.

If this lifestyle isn’t enough to sway you, consider the following. Graphic design is cited by the US Department of Labor as one of the most promising tracks of the larger design arena. In 2004, there were over a quarter million graphic designers in the US. And these numbers are expected to keep pace with America’s growing economy.

Source

US Department of Labor

About the Author

A freelance writer, Stanley Rubenti currently lives in Bangkok where he writes columns for a variety of publications. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.