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Art & Design Diplomas

If you think that you have good creative and artistic talent, you can decide to get art & design diploma degrees right out of high school. These short courses can provide you with the skills and technical know-how that can help you land an exciting job in the field of art and design. Some of the things that you can learn from diploma courses include aesthetic design, design theory, and even art production techniques. By the way, there are also quite a number of things that you can specialize on in this type of field. For instance, if you have an eye for fashion, get a fashion design diploma course. You can also opt for communication arts if you want to work in the media.

Holders of art & design diploma degrees need not worry about finding work because there are so many jobs available for people with creative flair. Some of the positions you might want to consider are art director, media worker, or even computer graphics or digital illustrator. It is also worth mentioning that 62% of individuals who have artistic talent end up getting self-employed.

The average base salary of an entry level craft artist is at $46,700. Some of the fields where you can get a satisfying career include publishing, advertising, and even motion pictures and design industries. If you want to pursue higher creative positions, you may need to get a bachelor degree later on.



Top Art & Design Schools

      
  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Art
    • Photography
    • Video Game Design

    Location: Online

    Stratford Career Institute
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  • Penn Foster Schools

    Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

    Programs

    • Computer Graphic Artist
    Location:
    Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501
    Penn Foster Schools
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  • Post University

    Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

    Programs

    • Certificate in Game Design and Animation
    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
    Post University
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  • Art Institute Online

    Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.

    Programs

    • Photography
    • Graphic Design

    Location: Online

    Art Institute Online
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  • Westwood College

    Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

    Programs

    • Associate Degree - Graphic Design
    Location:
    Denver: 3150 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver CO 80227
    Westwood College
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  • Ashworth College

    Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

    Programs

    • Intro to Photography
    • Professional Photography
    • Photoshop for Photographers
    Location:
    Norcross: , Norcross GA
    Ashworth College
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  • International Academy of Design & Technology Online

    IADT's new Virtual Campus will open doors to online degree programs for imaginative, career-focused students

    Programs

    • Associate of Science in Graphic Design
    Location:
    Tampa: 5104 Eisenhower Blvd., Tampa FL 33634
    International Academy of Design & Technology Online
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  • Fortis Institute

    Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

    Programs

    • Digital Graphic Design

    Location: Online

    Fortis Institute
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  • Stevens-Henager Online

    For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared to assist students throughout all phases of their education experience. Academic majors are designed specifically to help graduates meet the changing trends and requirements of the business, technology, and medical employment markets.

    Programs

    • Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Arts

    Location: Online

    Stevens-Henager Online
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  • Antonelli College Online

    Antonelli College has been providing students with quality education for over 60 years.

    Programs

    • Graphic Design

    Location: Online

    Antonelli College Online
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