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Graphic design has always been an exciting field, but with the rise of new media and advances in technology, this is truer today more than ever before. Today’s graphic designer must have a wider skill set that goes beyond creativity and proficiency with the latest graphic design software. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “jobseekers in this field are expected to face keen competition” so, “designers with both web design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.” This is a common theme all over the U.S., even in off-the-beaten-path places like Arkansas.

If you’re interested in a career in animation and you don’t know where to begin, a great place to start is the Internet. It doesn’t matter if you plan to work in film, advertising, web design, or graphic design, you’ll need a degree from a good school and experience to get your foot in the door. Head to the Internet and you’ll find hundreds of animation schools  as well as art and design schools, technical schools, and even traditional schools that offer animation programs. Along with pages and pages of animation schools and programs, you’ll find an endless number of websites that list the nation’s top animation schools.

Animation and Video Game Design are among the most promising career choices in today's global economy.  The skills involved in this increasingly popular profession appeal as much to mathletes and competitive techno-gamers as to fine artists who can finally make a living at their craft.  Many Arkansas businesses hire Animators and Video Game Designers.  Most available jobs are located around Little Rock, but similar employment opportunities exist throughout the state, not to mention in neighboring states like Texas, Missouri and Tennessee.