Colleges, Future

[spiked]

I am thinking of going for web design and was wondering the following questions!

How many jobs are out there for web design today?? a lot? none?

How much are technical schools admissions and are they worth it?

If you are a pro web designer, do you use HTML or a program like Frontpage?



Thanks a lot guys
-Matt

 

[iWonder]

How many jobs are out there for web design today?? a lot? none?

Both , Depends one the Design / SKills you have .

How much are technical schools admissions and are they worth it?

u mean the money they charge ?

If you are a pro web designer, do you use HTML or a program like Frontpage?

Obviosly you have have to Use HTML, atleast need to know . Program may differ , usually Pro`s Use Dreamweaver etc

 

[bhyraj]

today lotof job out of web design

use flase in site desine for best result.

 

[iWonder]

today lotof job out of web design

use flase in site desine for best result.

:o

I think Flash is Loosing more, as nowadays people ask for Deisng and hits and trust me in SEO .. Flash ? :yell:

 

[will7]

OK, here we go:

1. How many jobs are out there for web design today?? a lot? none?
Of course there are jobs for web design! There will be for a long time to come. There is, obviously, more money in running your own web design business (but that goes for any indutry). But there's plenty of jobs with other firms, don't worry about that!

2. How much are technical schools admissions and are they worth it?
I am assuming you mean how much is it to get qualifications in web design? If so, it all depends on where you go and what you're going for. I can't really offer much help on this as I have never got any qualifications and haven't needed them (that said, I am only 15). A businessman once told me, "Experience is better than any qualification". Ask any businessman, and I am sure they'll tell you the same.

3. If you are a pro web designer, do you use HTML or a program like Frontpage?
Well, I run my own design firm, so I'd say I am a professional. I use Dreamweaver. If you use Frontpage, there is no way you can create high-quality sites. The same goes for HTML hand-coding. Obviously, I know HTML like the back of my hand and I do use it to clean up my code, but a WYSIWYG editor definitely helps! I have desgn suite consisting of the following:

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX2004.
Macromedia Fireworks MX.
Macromedia Flash MX.
Adobe Photoshop CS.
Adobe Illustrator CS.

I do have other programs (Imageready, Freehand, PaintshopPro etc.) but I don't use them that much.

Well, hope I answered your questions!

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Flash Design
Oh, and as for the comment about flash design, in my experience, not many people want flash. I design for small businesses and they want a corporate image of clean and crisp design. They want it to load quick and deliver information easily and quickly. Maybe back in 1998 Flash impressed people, but now, when people see a flash site, they think "Oh, anothe flash site. Bye bye".

That's not to say there isn't still a market for flash, but its just not as wider a market as before. I'd say, focus on HTML (or XHTML) site design first, then go onto Flash as a complimentary service. Don't focus on Flash, use it to expand your services but keep HTML (XHTML) design as your core offering.

Certain companies do make money from flash (namely, 2Advanced Studios), but even 2A could make more money by offering a standard site design with their amazing flash capabilities.

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Man, long post

Will.

 

[artkreator]

this is a interesting subject, so can anyone post colledges in Europe and UK that you know are good?

 

[eagle12]

Personally, I would try an learn on my own, to see if it is even something that you want to pursue. Don't just get into it because you think you can make good money doing it.

I have a degree in programming, and work for a company as a web designer/coder. I enjoy web design, and coding. This is why I chose this profession. I would say half the people in my course that graduated, never ended up working the programming/design field. They all thought they would be making enormous amounts of money, but once they graduated, and companies weren't knocking on their door they gave up.

I guess what I am saying is research what you want to take in school, don't just take it because you think there is money to be made. In the long run you will be much happier.

 

[kerriganm]

I've designed for the web for eight years, and I recently got a Master's Degree in Web Design and Development. I'm also in the San Francisco Bay Area, which will color my answer to these questions.

Yes, there are jobs. There are a lot less that there used to be. You have to be serious about this career to make it- no more fly-by-nights.

I actually found a Master's Degree program in the field, and it's already been discontinued. It's fairly hard to find higher degree programs related to the field. It's probably easier to find undergraduate programs. I went to a private college, which was very expensive. Do research online to find the kind of courses you want and find out how much you might have to pay.

I agree with others that experience is a great teacher. My first seven years as a designer I had no formal training, just books and classes here and there. Having said that, when you have a diploma, employers may have greater confidence in your skills (as evidenced by my current salary!). The best of all worlds is to get formal training, but build up a portfolio at the same time. Show employers you not only have the skills, but you have applied them. Find non-profits and offer to do their web sites for free. Anything so that you can build a solid portfolio of work. It will pay off down the road!

I hope I've helped, and good luck!

 

[static9]

Honestly, In my opinion, jobs in the field are becoming hard to come by. I have been doing this for about 8 years now, and when I first was getting started, all you had to do was put the hit out that you were looking for a new job, and it was very easy to find one. Now, you really need to be very robust in your skillset to get a gig at an actual design firm. No more are the days where you are good with photoshop, so you get a graphic gig at a web firm. You need to be good with graphics, html, design concepts, usability, programming, databases, etc etc to lock up a good position.

I would definetly agree with eagle12 and say you should spend some time just toying with it all, get started learning on your own, and then decide. By the time you spend 4 years getting a degree, it will probably be even harder to use it.

Just my opinions, hope it helps.

~tp

 

[stscac]

its a game. i've taught myself (x)html, javascript and php/mysql.

there's definitely room in the biz for more, but less is better for me :D

anyways, see you when i am ruling the world :kickass: lol

 

[brianfast]

You always use html to make websites. Even if the site is flash it still as a html page or php or asp page somewhere