I'm sure there are plenty of aspiring Web Designers that post here and I don't want to ruffle any feathers, but I've got a couple of questions (and I have seen the resources sticky and will be checking it all out in the meantime).
I've been a designer for many years. Started in Architectural Drafting/Design, learned graphic design. I've worked for tee shirt shops, sign shops, freelance, etc. Now I'm back into Architectural Design and rendering, but I'm sure you all know how the housing market is doing (I've been on the edge of my seat with job security for years now).
I'm fluent with Illustrator, Photoshop and have started using Dreamweaver.
Anyway... I'm planning on going to my local tech college starting this summer and getting an Associates in Applied Science, focusing on Web Design. I wanted to get opinions from professionals in the field about my situation. Should an AS degree be enough with my design background? What can I look forward to as far as employment/pay, etc.
My eventual goal that would make me super happy would be to become a freelance Web Designer from home. I've tried that with Graphic Design, though, with mediocre success finding clients.
Let me know what you think and thanks in advance.
Ray
I've been a designer for many years. Started in Architectural Drafting/Design, learned graphic design. I've worked for tee shirt shops, sign shops, freelance, etc. Now I'm back into Architectural Design and rendering, but I'm sure you all know how the housing market is doing (I've been on the edge of my seat with job security for years now).
I'm fluent with Illustrator, Photoshop and have started using Dreamweaver.
Anyway... I'm planning on going to my local tech college starting this summer and getting an Associates in Applied Science, focusing on Web Design. I wanted to get opinions from professionals in the field about my situation. Should an AS degree be enough with my design background? What can I look forward to as far as employment/pay, etc.
My eventual goal that would make me super happy would be to become a freelance Web Designer from home. I've tried that with Graphic Design, though, with mediocre success finding clients.
Let me know what you think and thanks in advance.
Ray