Digital Arts Degree

The ever-expansive world of Digital Arts is a field of study emphasizing the use of digital technology as a conduit for the creative and presentation process. Techniques of digital artists are used by large publishing houses and small businesses around the world in advertisements, commercials, print media, movies, and websites. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer digital arts degrees.

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Jamestown Community College

953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY

About
Jamestown Community College, located in Jamestown, New York, was  founded in 1950 and was the first community college in New York State. The school operates four campuses located in Jamestown, Dunkirk, Olean, and a fourth site in Warren, Pennsylvania. The school is a member institution of the State University of New York System. The school has grown from an initial enrollment 169 students to over 3500 annually.

Academics
Jamestown Community College is a comprehensive community college that provides transfer and career training opportunities through its many programs. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a bachelor degree program, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training and vocational programs provide an in depth education in a given field or industry that prepares individuals from entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Communication
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid
Jamestown Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows entry for any individual that completes the application for admission, pays all fees and is a high school graduate or 18 years of age or older. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Description

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).