Looking for a career that totally remodels the box? Searching for a way to translate your artistic ability into a stable salary? Careers in digital filmmaking and multimedia challenge you to invent new worlds and chart new waters with your original work. Train for a cutting-edge career in the digital arts and you can build your digital portfolio as you work with the latest filmmaking and multimedia technology.
Trade schools in digital filmmaking and multimedia offer a number of popular specializations, including:
- Graphic design
- Game art & design
- Digital film & video production
Degree and diploma programs at trade schools are available at a range of levels, allowing you a specialized education. Complete a brief diploma program if you're looking for lucrative technical and assistant work, or invest in an associate's or bachelor's degree to put your training towards a full-time salaried position.
Careers in Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia
If you have the educational background and a strong portfolio, you could be rewarded generously for your ability. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that graphic designers earned mean annual wages of $46,750 in 2008. That same year, film and video editors earned $62,500, and multimedia artists and animators earned $62,380. Competition is expected to be keen for these creative careers, and trade school training can give you the competitive edge.
No trade school can guarantee a particular career or salary, but hiring managers in these creative, technical fields typically prefer to see graduates with experience in the complex hardware and software commonly used in the industry.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Film and Video Editors
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Graphic Design
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Multimedia artists and animators 
