I would like to add, depending on what you are interested in doing, course work in graphic design or computer science might be more beneficial than a web design degree plan as they would be a deep dive in the fundamentals of their respective areas. Though perhaps the art institute's program is a mashup, taking the best of both worlds?
Keith Aric Hall On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Josh Sargent <[email protected]>wrote: > I think it depends on what type of person you are. If you are motivated and > can teach yourself easily, then school probably isn't the way to go. > Technology is advancing so fast that a "school" can't keep up anymore. On > top of that, everything you could even want to know is free (or very cheap, > compared to a degree) online. > > I have two undergrad degrees (computer science and business > administration), and can honestly say that I learned very little in school > compared to what I have learned on my own, using my own methods. Get some > stuff going on the side to get your name out there, and you'll be all set. I > am in the same position as you are, trying to figure out what the next step > is. Good luck! > > Josh > > > > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Felipe Recalde <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Many of us in the web world are people who didn't necessarily go through >> conventional schooling. We are passionate about what we do. I believe that >> by being passionate, studying, and working hard at it, people succeed. >> You might want to get into making a couple of websites for yourself and >> friends before you decide to invest in the schooling. Everything you need to >> know about web design is online and available for free. I'd also suggest >> doing a free trial on lynda.com and sit through learning learning about >> the different aspects of web design. I am assuming you want to participate >> in the Creative end since you mentioned art's institute. There are two >> primary programs that the majority of designers use: photoshop and >> illustrator. >> >> Hit me up on twitter.com/padrelife if you have some questions. I'd >> gladly get you going online with excellent resources. >> >> KIndest, >> >> >> >> Felipe Recalde >> Director of IT >> >> *OFFICE* (956) 943-3622 >> *FAX * (956) 943-2070 >> >> NO. 1 GOLF HOUSE RD. >> LAGUNA VISTA, TX 78578 >> WWW.SPIGOLF.COM <http://www.spigolf.com> >> >> >> On Mar 12, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Mike wrote: >> >> >> Hello, >> >> I'm new to the web design world and I figure this a good way to get >> started. My name is mike and I"m new to web design world. >> >> I'm starting school to get a 2nd bachelor's in web design from the art >> institute (1st bba is in marketing) and I was wondering since ya'll >> are in the industry, am I going in the right direction? >> >> I see that everyone has a different background, and i'm curious what >> did everyone study or how did they get to where they are today. >> >> I hate to pay for something and then go nowhere afterwards. >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > -- Keith Aric Hall http://www.keitharichall.com/ twitter: keitharichall --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
