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Top Animation Programs in Rhode Island

July 30, 2012
Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a small collection of accredited colleges, but nearly half of them offer top-tier art and design programs. These schools earned “top” status based on factors that are often at the top of the average students priority list. These factors include convenience, excellent job placement services, variety and quality of programs, and number and quality of clubs/organizations. Class size is a significant factor as well.

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Best Animation Programs in Rhode Island

July 30, 2012
Rhode Island

Animation is a great field to be in today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has made the switch from not reporting employment figures for animators at all for some states (such as Rhode Island) to reporting employment and salary figures for all states. In 2002, the Bureau did not offer employment figures for Rhode Island animators. Today, the state is home to around 40 salaried multimedia artists and animators, and likely dozens of self-employed artists. They average $57,380, which is higher than the national average salary for all careers, and higher than salaries for animators in at least 20 other states.

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Rhode Island Animation Schools: Most Expensive to Least Expensive

July 30, 2012
Rhode Island

According to the most recent report by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Rhode Island is now home to 13 Title IV degree-granting institutions. Although the number of colleges here has decreased, and state has one of the smallest number of colleges in the U.S., Rhode Island’s postsecondary institutions are highly competitive and most are private. This means, many of the colleges here are on the expensive side. However, because these schools are Title IV, they are eligible for financial aid programs, which offer greater accessibility for students with financial need.

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Animation Schools in Rhode Island

July 30, 2012
Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be one of the smallest states in the U.S., but The Ocean State is big on art and design. For starters, Rhode Island is home to several top art schools including Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the Art Department of Rhode Island College. Next, the state hosts the Rhode Island International Film Festival (animated films welcome) and RI is famous for providing one of many backdrops for the cult film There’s Something About Mary. Finally, Providence, the state’s largest city, is the setting for the Providence Anime Conference—Rhode Island's first anime conference.

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List of Rhode Island Schools with Animation Degree Programs

July 25, 2012
List of Rhode Island schools with animation degree programs

Below is a Rhode Island school that offers animation degree programs:

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence
Programs available: B. F. A. Film/Animation/Video, Graphic Design, Illustration; M. F. A. Digital + Media, Graphic Design

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List of Rhode Island Schools with Graphic Design Degree Programs

July 25, 2012
List of Rhode Island schools with graphic design degree programs

Below is a list of Rhode Island schools that offer graphic design programs:

New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich
Programs available: Associate in Science in Video and Audio Production,  Associate in Science in Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design

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List of Articles Profiling Rhode Island Schools with Animation, Design, and Gaming Programs

June 14, 2012
List of articles profiling Rhode Island schools with animation, design, and gami

At Animation Career Review we have profiled colleges across the US that offer animation, design and game related programs. Below is a list of profiles of Rhode Island colleges:

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What You Need to Know to Be a Mobile App Developer in Providence, Rhode Island

June 11, 2012
Providence, Rhode Island

Professional techies in the city of Providence, Rhode Island are lately pursuing successful careers in the field of mobile app design.  Mobile apps can be downloaded for taking photos, choosing wallpaper, finding local businesses, looking up words and an ongoing avalanche of other pertinent functions.  There's even an app that checks Google rankings for various web pages.  Providence corporations maintain a robust economic demand for experienced mobile app developers.

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Tips on Becoming a Mobile App Developer in Rhode Island

June 11, 2012
Rhode Island

Commercial businesses in the state of Rhode Island lately maintain an increasing demand for developers of mobile applications.  Mobile apps can be downloaded for generating random sequences, reviewing travel itineraries, watching movies, diagnosing medical conditions and millions more widely assorted functions.  There's even an app that rolls virtual dice.  Today's high tech professionals in Rhode Island enjoy a whole new world of local employment opportunities available to skilled app developers.

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Info on Working as an Illustrator in Providence, Rhode Island

May 7, 2012
How to become an illustrator in Providence, Rhode Island

The city of Providence, Rhode Island features more than 20,000 corporate enterprises and private businesses, along with a flourishing local visual arts culture.  Consequently, talented artists living in Providence regularly land lucrative gigs in the field of commercial graphics.  Artists with illustrative technique are especially encouraged to apply.

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