Profiles of Schools/Colleges in Idaho (ID) Offering Animation, Design, Gaming, and Media Related Programs

The city of Boise, Idaho supports many creative professional artists who find steady employment as multimedia editors.  Multimedia design is the fastest-growing occupation in the field of visual arts, and editing is used in almost all audio-visual productions.

Idaho is home to a variety of Title IV degree-granting institutions. These schools are eligible for Title IV financial aid programs, making them more accessible to students with financial need. To earn Title IV status, a school must be in business for at least 2 years, it must offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length, they grant an associate's degree or higher, they have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and they must sign a participation agreement with the Department.

Boise, Idaho is home to hoards of visual artists landing lucrative positions as animators among the city's more than 30,000 commercial businesses, thanks to recent technological advances in digital graphics.  These days, animated films are more easily produced than ever before, creating many new jobs for Boise commercial artists.

Graphic designers work in a variety of industries from advertising to computer systems design. Because the graphic design is in high demand in so many fields, it takes more than creativity to make it in this diverse industry. Multiple skills are a must and in some cases, employers even seek out individuals with multiple degrees or a certificate in several disciplines. For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers with both animation and web design skills will have the most employment opportunities. Fortunately, employment in this industry is expected to average 13 percent between now and 2018, making graphic design one of the nation’s fastest growing industries.