CTE DVCCareer Options - DVC
5 months ago
technical career areas
Our graduates are not limited to entry-level positions in the field of Design and Visual Communications. Higher level positions are vast and vary in both the general industry as well as specialty areas within the industry. Graduates of our DVC program, who take post-graduate training and/or industry specialized training, might choose to specialize in one of the following examples of technical career areas:
Art director (would require the ability to conceptualize and bring a vision to completion; the ability to oversee the progress of workflow and workforce; the ability to develop plans and strategies, and approve or provide suggestions in every creative output from staff)
Creative director (would require the ability to create and maintain a vision for a company’s products and branding through digital, print, and film installations)
Multimedia designer (would require the ability to create graphic content and animations for digital platforms and media advertisements)
Senior graphic designer (would require the ability to oversee all of the designing operations in a company, from conceptualization to production while ensuring that all designs are produced according to a client’s preference and brand)
Graphic designer (would require the ability to visually communicate ideas to deliver a message through art and images)
Graphics illustrator (would require the ability to create a visual representation of an idea or associated text relying heavily on drawing, packaging design, book illustration, and graphic novels)
Public relations professional (would require the ability to create positive publicity campaigns for their clients and manage and maintain their reputation, including managing social media and websites)
3D animator (would require the ability to perform extensive research, create drafts and storyboards, consult with team members and editors, and perform revisions as needed)
Senior user experience designer (would require the ability to collaborate with designers, product managers, and product engineers when creating friendly and intuitive user experience architecture)
Motion graphics designer (would require the ability to produce artworks used in television, film, and web, including the production of trial designs and editing them in adherence to senior designers or clients’ recommendations)
Media coordinator (would require the ability to act as a communications professional in charge of developing and implementing target communications and advertising for various media platforms)
Web designer ( would require the ability to create and redesign the content and layout of websites using HTML, Dreamweaver and FTP)
Photographer (would require the ability to setup and manage a photography studio and retouch still images of products and model shoots in addition to the proper care and utilization of high end cameras)
Animator (would require the ability to conceptualize ideas with technology applications using multiple techniques to create a digital masterpiece)
Production managers (would require the ability oversee theatrical productions, including the management of finances and budget allocations, the management of production timelines, and the mitigation of any potential challenges in the production budget and schedule )
Creative services manager (would require the ability to coordinate, plan, design and execute all print and digital media, including professional photography and video production)