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FIND A MENTOR

Visual Arts, Design, & Entertainment

Students that typically pursue Visual Arts and Design focus on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in this pathway require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

AT A GLANCE / 

IS THIS YOU?

Visual Arts, Design, & Entertainment

  • I appreciate the arts

  • I like to create new things or ideas

  • Self-expression is important to me

  • I work well in unstructured situations

  • I like to speak and/or perform in front of people

  • I enjoy being around imaginative individuals.

  • I am attracted to creativity or cultural expression.

  • I am independent, original, or innovative.

  • I like to create things that entertain or inform others.

Living Room Sketch
Kids in Art Class
Image by Christian Joudrey
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WHAT PATHS?

Multimedia Design & Cinematography

For students who see themselves as visual creators in the film industry or in business settings.

PATHWAYS

 

Motion Design

Video Graphics

Special Effects

Cinematography

Animation

Computer Graphics

MAJORS

 

GPA ALUMNI

Here's what GPA alumni are doing in your pathway...

 

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ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS

Max, '19

Emerson College

DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Joel, '19

USC Media Arts & Practice

GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING

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RELEVANT COURSES

What courses should I take?

For students who are considering applying to an art program, a creative portfolio (required for submission from colleges in visual arts and design) is most often is the deciding factor in whether they are accepted. A variety of skills are expected in order to show range with your work.

What other paths?

GPA ALUMNI

Here's what GPA alumni are doing in your pathway...

 

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ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS

Max, '19

Emerson College

DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Joel, '19

USC Media Arts & Practice

GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING

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Discover other paths
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