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intek · 12-03-2007, 17:01

I have my heart set on going to college for web design and I'm wondering, is it a practical profession? And for those who have already made it their profession, how do you enjoy it?

cocknose · 12-03-2007, 17:26

...and i'l add to that. Why do you want to be Web Designers?
(i know why i like print, i'm just interested thats all)

pgo · 12-03-2007, 17:38

Universities are generally behind the times when it comes to web development.

Maybe consider a graphic design degree and learn the web stuff on the side. It also depend on whether you want to do front end design - graphics/XHTML/CSS/JavaScript, etc - or backend development - PHP/MySQL/Ruby/etc.

For the first, a graphic design degree might be most suitable. For the second, computer science might be most suitable.

combat sheep · 12-03-2007, 18:13

It makes me feel special when I can do all of the above well except for advanced ruby but I still feel special

sinthux · 12-03-2007, 18:50

I hope nobody minds if I add another question to the post. I'm assuming graphic design is a suitable profession and it makes a reasonable amount. Does anybody know of the where the best places are for art colleges/careers in america (I was guessing NYC but maybe I'm wrong)

bgw · 12-03-2007, 20:18

Yea, I recommend look at graphics design courses, or computer science courses, as pgo says. Im doing a multimedia creation degree, which was the closet thing my College has to any web design. The tutors don't teach you any proper html/css (they dont know it beyond table layouts), and all I'm doing now (3rd year) revolves around throwing things into a flash interface, and nothing to do with the web.

intek · 14-03-2007, 01:16

I'm currently looking into the Art Institute of Phoenix and Collins College. I really have no idea how strong their web design programs compare but hopefull I'll find out :/

intek · 14-03-2007, 01:21

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Originally Posted by sinthux

I hope nobody minds if I add another question to the post. I'm assuming graphic design is a suitable profession and it makes a reasonable amount. Does anybody know of the where the best places are for art colleges/careers in america (I was guessing NYC but maybe I'm wrong)

I'm not too sure about New York but they seem to have a good school somewhere in the area for just about anything you can think of. I know for a fact that Chicago not only has amazing art schools, but historic relevance as well. I have a friend attending the Art Institute of Chicago and she loves it more than anything.

John Good · 14-03-2007, 10:13

Atlanta, definitely Atlanta.

vdesigns · 17-03-2007, 05:52

I started it as a hobby but now it's my profession. Sometimes I feel we should not make our hobby a profession as then we don't have any hobby left

Anyhow it's a good profession as long as you enjoy doing it.

Best of Luck.

www.vraxs.com

John Good · 17-03-2007, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdesigns

I started it as a hobby but now it's my profession. Sometimes I feel we should not make our hobby a profession as then we don't have any hobby left

Anyhow it's a good profession as long as you enjoy doing it.

Best of Luck.

www.vras.com

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vdesigns · 17-03-2007, 07:28

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Originally Posted by John Good

fucking spammer

Don't use such language here. It's not your personal blog.

brooks · 17-03-2007, 10:40

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Originally Posted by vdesigns

Don't use such language here. It's not your personal blog.

Sorry but you sound right corporate even with your normal speak, this place is dominated by a great community of sarcastic and facetious bastards, that's what makes it great, you can't say what someone can and can't do, this is the internet!

p.s he was probably referring to 26 posts in 1 day.

Aen · 17-03-2007, 11:37

Any profession is good as long as it's has "designer" in it. haha

intek · 18-03-2007, 05:58

Just wanted to send thanks for the replies.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Universities are generally behind the times when it comes to web development. Maybe consider a graphic design degree and learn the web stuff on the side. It also depend on whether you want to do front end design - graphics/XHTML/CSS/JavaScript, etc - or backend development - PHP/MySQL/Ruby/etc. For the first, a graphic design degree might be most suitable. For the second, computer science might be most suitable.

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combat sheep Trained to Kill. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southport, UK Posts: 307	It makes me feel special when I can do all of the above well except for advanced ruby but I still feel special

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sinthux Dalton Hurd Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 36	I hope nobody minds if I add another question to the post. I'm assuming graphic design is a suitable profession and it makes a reasonable amount. Does anybody know of the where the best places are for art colleges/careers in america (I was guessing NYC but maybe I'm wrong)

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bgw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 47	Yea, I recommend look at graphics design courses, or computer science courses, as pgo says. Im doing a multimedia creation degree, which was the closet thing my College has to any web design. The tutors don't teach you any proper html/css (they dont know it beyond table layouts), and all I'm doing now (3rd year) revolves around throwing things into a flash interface, and nothing to do with the web.

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intek Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	I'm currently looking into the Art Institute of Phoenix and Collins College. I really have no idea how strong their web design programs compare but hopefull I'll find out :/

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vdesigns Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 91	I started it as a hobby but now it's my profession. Sometimes I feel we should not make our hobby a profession as then we don't have any hobby left Anyhow it's a good profession as long as you enjoy doing it. Best of Luck. www.vraxs.com

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Aen i love MUJI Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Psedo Tokyo Posts: 158	Any profession is good as long as it's has "designer" in it. haha

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intek Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	Just wanted to send thanks for the replies.

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