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Ask the average student “what’s the most important thing to consider when searching for a school?” and the response will likely be “how much it costs.” This doesn’t mean that the average student doesn’t care about issues such as “quality of education,” and exclusivity, it just means that in today’s cash-strapped society, the average student can’t afford to spend hundreds of thousands on a college education. Fortunately, the U.S. is well stocked with top schools that offer a quality education at an affordable cost. Many of these schools are located in the state of Kansas.

A good reputation, a memorable brand, and maintaining great relationships with customers are just a few things businesses want (and need). It doesn’t matter if it’s a Fortune 500 company or a local independent coffee shop, the need for aggressive advertising and PR is tremendous. This is true today more than ever before, thanks to a sluggish economy and a slow job market. Businesses know that advertising and PR are essential to growth, so they now spend billions of dollars each year to keep customers coming back. This is good news for graphic designers with exceptional skills. In fact, job growth in the  graphic design industry is expected to average 13 percent between now and 2018. This means that the graphic design industry one of the nation’s fastest growing industries—and not just in the world of advertising.

With a population of almost three million and numerous commercial businesses, Kansas is a surprisingly adequate home location for artists pursuing careers in graphic design.  Companies throughout the state employ graphic design professionals of every style, as Kansas supports many assorted commercial businesses.

Animation is used in feature filmmaking, advertising, commercials, videos, gaming, mobile apps, and more. This complex art form is also used in architecture, engineering, and even law enforcement. Animation isn’t just about making cartoons anymore. No matter where you are or what you do, animation is almost always part of the scene.