The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
Education options
jwideman
Registered User regular
Registered User regular
Okay, I currently have a choice: either go for an AS in Web Design, or a BFA in Visual Communications with a specialization in Web Design. I'm looking for someone familiar with working in the industry to weigh in.
jwideman on
0
Posts
The BFA is better because of the first word - Bachelors.
It'll matter if/when you want a job outside of the field - because a lot of places wont talk to you unless you have a Bachelors or better. Its a stupid rule, but its a rule that exists.
make sure you verify this is possible. Many places that have associates programs and bachelors programs in similar fields use different classes because the degree requirements are different.
Also are the degrees Associates and Bachelors of Science (AS/BS) or of the Arts (AA/BA) because this will also matter for jobs outside of the intended industry.
Good points. The Web Design is AS/BS, while the Visual Communications is a BFA (at a different school). I will note that the BS is just the AS with extra classes, more or less.
Sure thing, there's plenty of room.
Part of what made me choose web design (besides liking it a hell of a lot more) is that everyone I saw hiring graphic designers wanted 4 year degrees, but only 2 for web design.