April 04, 2007
by Eneida Alcalde
Local Education Columnist
Los Angeles, California is an international cultural center. It's a thriving city with something exciting always in the works, from museum exhibitions and live theatre acts to film festivals and football games. Hollywood draws millions of visitors a year. The Santa Monica Pier and the beaches of Orange County are perfect for sunbathers; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Getty Museum are an art-lover's dream.
With so much to do and see, it's no wonder that so many people travel to the LA area to test out their artistic and creative abilities. If you're looking to earn your bachelor's degree in visual communications, Los Angeles might be the place for you. In addition to Hollywood's film industry, Los Angeles boasts top-quality local colleges that offer comprehensive degree programs. Ready to take your career to the next level?
Visual Communications
A bachelor's degree in visual communications is a favorite choice for people with creative inclinations, like artists, graphic designers, and multimedia professionals. This degree will provide you with knowledge and hands-on experience you can use to pursue a career in advertising, computer animation, marketing, public relations and much more.
Courses generally include:
- Visual problem solving
- Art and design principles
- Computer and design software
Los Angeles' local colleges have experienced faculty who will show you how visual elements such as type, graphics, photography, and illustration work together to make design more valuable and effective.
Design Internships
In addition to your bachelor's degree in visual communications, consider an internship. Los Angeles is home to many great companies with high-quality intership programs, including:
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Univision
- Sunkist
By interning with an industry mentor, you'll learn the ropes and earn credibility in the field.
Los Angeles has much to offer aspiring visual communications professionals, with its endless sights and high-quality local colleges. By earning your bachelor's degree in Los Angeles, you'll find many opportunities to start a career in this dynamic industry.
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About the Author
Eneida P. Alcalde works in Washington, DC and has written several grants, educational manuals, and promotional material for development organizations. Eneida holds a B.A. in international politics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University.
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