Web and interactive design is a varied discipline. At its core, the goal of professionals in the field is to design products that allow users to achieve the desired outcome through visual representations, sound, words, motion and more. To do so, designers must possess a command of design and technology along with a solid understanding and appreciation for human motivations and behavior.
Situated between the striking Montserrat mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea sits Barcelona, the Catalan capital and a cultural hub for Spain as a whole. For decades, the city has also been home to numerous animation and film studios which require a robust workforce. Enter Escola de Cinema de Barcelona (ECIB), which was founded 25 years ago.
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design has long had its finger on the pulse of the creative industries, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees that reflect the foundations of the arts as well as the latest technologies and innovations. Among RMCAD’s newest programs of study is its innovative BFA in Illustrative Design.
For creative individuals who are keen to leverage their skills in a variety of ways, there are few fields as diverse and ripe with opportunity than graphic design. From advertising, branding and product design, to UX/UI, web design and production art, graphic designers are employed across a large number of industries. They visually communicate by storytelling through imagery.
Themed entertainment is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that has expanded exponentially in recent years. With a variety of industries that utilize themed experiences to drive consumer and audience engagement, professionals work in interdisciplinary teams to bring creative visions to life. Despite the growing use of themed experiences and the exciting career opportunities they present, there’s been little in terms of formal higher education that caters to the field.
Entertainment design is a fast-evolving field that continues to grow at a rapid pace. From theme parks and interactive storytelling to immersive art installations, themed retail and hospitality, it’s a multi-billion dollar a year industry that demands multifaceted professionals. Designers in the field are masters of storytelling who turn imagined worlds into reality through conceptual, narrative, technical, and collaborative skills.
Today’s illustrators are employed in diverse industries- from game art and animation, to advertising and publishing, product design and more. Successful illustrators marry the fine arts with commercial and technical skillsets to bring vision to life while meeting the needs of clients and consumers.
Themed entertainment and design is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that extends well beyond themed parks. Whether it’s designing ride attractions, envisioning immersive entertainment and art installations, producing interactive storytelling, or creating themed hospitality experiences, jobs in the field are as diverse as the professionals who fill the roles.
Columbus College of Art & Design may be one of the nation’s oldest private art colleges, but its students and faculty habitually have their eyes set on the future. Located in the midwest’s video game industry hub, CCAD students have long explored game art- even creating a student-operated collective that deep dives into all things game development and design. Students habitually showcase their video games and recently explored the industry’s notorious crunchtime in a tabletop card game, ‘100 Hours Till Launch’.
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD) has been committed to robust, forward-thinking higher education in the art and design fields since its inception in 1963. Its BFA in Illustration epitomizes its approach, with a comprehensive curriculum that deep dives into the technical and conceptual aspects of the art while simultaneously ensuring graduates are poised for success in the job market.
