Education's significance in today's era of modernization and advanced technologies can not be denied. Earlier folks deemed engineering and medical as the only viable higher education alternative for their offspring. But the scenario has changed and that too for a positive outlook. Today's fashion conscious and money oriented youths are looking for careers which will give wings to their creativity but not hamper their employability. In this milieu, careers such as fashion designing, interior designing and jewellery designing has taken a front seat pushing time honored careers such as law, medicine, etc. to the background.

Fashion designing courses are seeing a surge in the number of applicants. The international standards of teaching along with hands on experience are what is driving scholars towards these courses. One gets to learn the basics of designing reckon what are the rending things in the fashion arena and also take their creativity to extremes while pursuing such courses. One also needs to have a keen eye for details as well as comprehend color combination well to excel in this profession. Acquiring a degree in fashion designing will assist you in getting your hands on some top notch and high paying corporate jobs. Have you noticed how a product's price increases dramatically once the label designer is attached to it? Such is the power of designing courses. Not to mention, one can start his/ her own studio or boutique after acquiring such degrees.

Yet another alluring and money spinning course is Jewellery designing. There are copious institutes proffering apt jewellery designing courses for wannabe jewellery designers. Today's new age individuals (be it men or women) are increasingly becoming fashion conscious and jewellery has become an integrated part of one's ward robe as without jewellery; it seems like something is missing. Some of the courses accessible are: - diploma courses, post graduate courses, advanced diploma courses and degree courses. Doing some research on the World Wide Web will proffer you rightful insights in to some of the best jewellery design institutes in India. Job prospects are aplenty as one can easily acquire a job in jewellery manufacturing firms, jewellery exports and showrooms after completing the course. One excellent way to increase your job prospect is to do an internship in a reputed jewellery firm.

Another career aspect which holds preeminent opportunities is interior designing. There are a lot of institutes and educational institutions proffering professional interior designing curses in India. One needs to analyze his/ her interests if he/ she want to foray into industry pertaining to interior designing. These interior designing courses necessitate you to hone your creativity skills so that you can aptly analyze and plan a modification for a certain abode. One can chip in for residential designing or commercial designing; depending on one's penchant. Almost all the metros in India host some of the most excellent institutions which proffer interior designing curses in India. The spell bound growth of fashion and designing industry has raised the employability and demand for professionals in this arena.

By Vikas S Rathi

The Nokia 8800 mobile phone is an extremely attractive stylish phone which you would definitely like to own. The handset contains a video player of improved video recording quality along with 3D image engine for enhanced graphics. You'll find three preinstalled Java games for entertainment. These three games can be played with the 3D graphics engine that would enhance your gameplay. The handset has an internal memory of 64MB which is adequate. The 8800 has an exclusive user interface with its own styles, themes and ringtones.

There is also a GPRS facility with EDGE technology which provides better speed. Overall, the Nokia 8800 feels cool to touch and sits comfortably in hand. The handset offers a good set of features like the usual PIM functions, such as a calendar, a to-do list, a calculator, a countdown timer, and a stopwatch.

One of the best looking phones in the market is Nokia 8800. It comes with a simple and good sized keyboard for SMS messaging. The phone comes with a sophisticated media player that supports AAC and MP3 file formats as well as streaming video. An exciting fact is that it is one of the first mobiles to support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Bluetooth specification. This allows you to stream music to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth headphone. On the top of it, the 8800 also offers an FM tuner, which does require you to use the included wired headset. You can customize your Nokia 8800 with a variety of wallpaper, screensavers, and themes, and more options that are available in the web.

Another mobile phone offering the best mobile video and photography experience is Nokia N93 that is packed with exceptional camera features. You can find both the mobile phones Nokia 8800 and N93 with great deals by logging on the online mobile phone shops. Both these handsets are extremely desirable handsets that can be used for entertainment and to capture and share pictures and videos.

By Andrena Markley

Before any refurnishing or decorating can be done, you must know how much you can spend on furniture. Unfortunately, after the budget deliberation with your spouse, most are confronted with not much of an amount to spend with.

Where can I find cheap furniture? Or, most aptly, is it still possible to find cheap, quality furniture nowadays? Finding the right furniture that is comfortable with your butt cheek and your budget is not a concern which is unique only to certain individuals. Let's face it, not everyone leaves home every morning to head for work in three-hundred plus floor building or tower and comes home every night six-digit figure richer.

The truth is, times are hard. We want to get as much as we can with what little that we have. However, if money is hard to come by these days, so are quality furniture! Therefore, here are four ways to buy cheap quality furniture.

1. Try garage sales
Although it is quite difficult for some to swallow their pride, garage sales are actually excellent places to start hunting for cheap quality furniture. Why? Most homeowners in rich, plush neighborhoods change furniture at least once in every two years. Most homeowners who can afford to actually change pieces of furniture to match new draperies, new carpets or new room color schemes. Thus, most furniture in these garage sales have only been slightly used. Most likely too, the owners would not mind handing it to you at a cheap price - just as long as they can get rid of it fast enough to make space for their new home improvements.

2. Consider RTA or KD furniture
If you have not tried yet, consider buying Ready-To-Assemble furniture or Knock Down furniture. They are functional, cheap and most of these are made of high quality - though synthetic - materials.

3. Search the internet
The internet is such a rich resource for furniture and home fixtures. Browsing or window shopping for furniture online saves you the gas mileage and the trouble of having to go through brick-and-mortar furniture shops which only allow you as much designs and prices range as their shop space - and shop rental - can afford to offer. However, with internet furniture shops, the virtual space allows for endless items to be displayed online. Therefore, not only are you privileged to choose from as much as 30,000 furniture items online, you can also go directly to the items of the price range you can afford.

Science plays a major role in design development of fashion clothing and accessories, just a glimpse into the past will confirm enough to be true. It's not a jumbled business of cloth and colours loosely thrown together, rather, a well organised industry driven by the sciences, from market research to weaving, printing, dyeing, pattern making, branding and labelling; scientific intervention supports artist's continuum.

Want an example or two: English Madder Print: The colouring agent in madder root called alizarin was in fact first chemically extracted and then synthesized in 1869 by two English chemists. Although the dyeing process, even today, requires a variety of painstaking steps, synthesized alizarin brought the price within the reach of commercial producers. Testimony to the significant part science plays ensuring the longevity of styles and textiles. Silk dyed in this manner is characterized by a dusty-looking finish and a feel (referred to as a chalk hand by the experts) very much like fine suede, and a matte finish. The designer plays his hand and we have lovely to adorn our necks.

In 1879 Thomas Burberry developed a fabric which was weatherproofed in the yarn before weaving, using a secret process and then proofed again in the piece, using the same undisclosed formula. The new material was untearable and weatherproof, whilst cool and breathable. He called the cloth 'gabardine' and registered the word as a trademark. This is science.

Possessing a degree in science is not pre requisite to being a good designer, utilising scientific disciplines is advisable if you want your designs to hit the streets running rather than ending up in good Samaritans charity bins. A little business acumen always comes in handy and knowing what your customers want is critical. Above all, being in the right place at the right time is the key to success.

Timothy Everest Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood are just three examples that combined their design skills with business acumen and chanced to be in the right place and the right time. All attribute their success to chance, a would be cyclist, an advertisement in the paper and punk took them all in the same direction on different paths.

Let's put all the technicalities aside. Without disciplined inspiration all the science and psychology fall on numb bodies, clothing must inspire the buyer as much as the designer, the message is portrayed in the colours, pattern and textures, combined to express season and inspiration.

And what about psychology; A little self indulgence creates a healthy state of mind, better to be happy than sad, retail therapy is certainly a good remedy for the blues, lets face it we've all been there many times. And to rid yourself of any guilt after the act, buy something for your loved one. A bit of psychology.

To finalise, summarise and self indulge I have written a brief critique on one of my favourite silk tie designs, I designed it, It's not without all the elements of good design as mentioned.

Subtle Significance a; geometric floral tie - a subtle mauve heart first catches your eye. And then golden geometric petals shimmer slightly and draw you closer, accentuated by midnight blue. Lastly, the hefty weave adds just the right amount of texture for a little masculine handle to the femininity of floral patterns. Significant, but subtle.

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Fashion can be very well considered a form of art as through it one can express your feelings and your personality. But how can a teenage girl decide what is best for her to wear? And for that matter how can older women do it?

This actually depends on a number of things starting with the personal style, favorite materials, patterns and colors and last but not least the budget. Every one of these things is very important and not to be taken lightly. When you are young it is particularly difficult to decide what are the clothes that best suit you and what you should wear and when. However, you may receive a helping hand from your mother or at least from the multitude of fashion blogs, magazines and TV shows.

One of the basic things that every young girl should learn is that there are some rules to clothes combining. For instance, the three color rule: try to create outfits that have three basic colors; five or more colors will only make you look like a parrot. Also, combining patters like a zebra print with a leopard print will only make you look silly.

Also, there are some basic clothing items that every woman should have in their wardrobe. For instance, some with shirts, a blazer, a pair of jeans and some high heel shoes can help you combine and create some great outfits. Of course, some teenage girls are luckier and they figure out their style faster than others. For instance, Jane Aldridge (Sea of shoes blog) is one of these girls. She not only has a great fashion taste but has learned how to make a profit from it.

Fashion is something relative that depends greatly on the above mentioned factors. One should not consider that fashion trends are written in stone especially when they change from season to season. This is why it would be better to only choose the clothes that make you feel better and only consider the trends as mere guidelines.

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Today's hoodies for women are far from the baggy, shapeless and predominantly black items we have been used to seeing on teenage boys. Now there are womens hoodies in all the top designer ranges, in a rainbow of colors and a multitude of stunning designs. There is no excuse for any woman to not have a hoodie or two in her wardrobe.

There are hoodies in velour, silk and cashmere. Juicy Couture makes a whole range, with and without logos in short or long sleeves, including a style with a peplum. Kritik make some bright terry hoodies which team with matching shorts as beach and vacation wear and Pencey make a faux fur hoodie which is positively elegant.

One of the hottest designs at the moment is the Kamikaze womens hoodie by Ed Hardy. Ed Hardy's designs are celebrity favorites and can be seen on Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Ashley Tisdale. Online urban fashion stores stock all the well-known brands.

Bench makes a beautiful soft grey cashmere mix hoodie with cutaway shoulders and Diesel has an attractive lightweight hoodie with crochet trim.

A fresh idea in womens hoodies is hoodie dresses. These are just a longer length version of a pull on hoodie, though usually with short sleeves, in soft jersey fabric that can be worn as a mini dress. Worn over opaque tights or slim fitting jeans tucked into slouch boots these hoodie dresses are a fashionable addition to a young woman's wardrobe.

Among the newest bejeweled hoodies, as worn by Paris Hilton, are those of the Twisted Heart brand. Fantasia is a richly embellished hoodie with the gothic looking heart design on the back set with many tiny beads. Their Tropical Soul hoodie has silk drawstring ties and brightly colored beads in a heart design on the back. Whilst the Twisted Anchor hoodie has a nautical feel with flared sleeves, and an anchor motif in rhinestones.

For teens and tweens, Hannah Montana hoodies are all the rage. All the girls want to look like their idol from the hit TV show, Hannah Montana played by Miley Cyrus. The show has been enormously successful and launched Miley on her singing career. Girls love the style of clothes Miley wears in the show and Disney has produced a range of fashion clothing based on her character. There are a number of different hoodies in the range, with sparkly metallic accents, and with a picture of Hannah emblazoned on the front.

For older girls and young women who like to cycle, Rockstar's ladies zip hoodie features a cozy fur-lined hood and an attractive grey and white stripe design with the double R Rockstar logo. Far too nice to wear on a bike this would make a great casual coat worn with leggings or jeans on a chilly day. If you are into snow sports the Roxy hoodies including the Roxy Porter hoodie is made from eco-friendly fabrics with a warm sherpa lined hood, perfect to keep you warm whilst looking totally cool.

The new spring fashions have already hit the runways, and we're seeing a lot of great designer fashion accessories and clothes you can add to your closet.

Cat-eye glasses and sunglasses: Cat-eye glasses hit the scene back in the '50s (Audrey Hepburn wore them in Breakfast at Tiffany's), and kept their popularity throughout the '60s. From that point on they were mostly reserved for those paying homage to those earlier decades' style, but now they're officially back in vogue. (Giles Deacon and Paul Smith both featured them in their recent lines.) Grab a pair of regular glasses, shades, or both.

Wide-leg Trousers: This is probably one of the most comfortable upcoming trend of 2011, featured by Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger, among others. Paired with the right top and shoes (heels always look great with them), wide-leg trousers — especially high-waisted ones — can make anyone look fabulous.

Full skirts: In another nod to comfort, full, knee- and shin-length skirts swept the runways (again, in Marc Jacobs line, as well as Suno's). These are a great way to look classy and elegant — pair them with the cat-eye glasses and you'll have a super-cute '50s-inspired look — and can be worn with an assortment of tops and shoes (though flats tend to look best with them.) Another great footwear option is…

Kitten heels: Kitten heels are perfect for those of you who have trouble with the height of most heels but still want to wear them. They typically don't surpass a couple inches and curve inward at the heel to provide more stability. They were featured last season as well as for this spring, so expect to see a lot of these designer shoes for women.

Belt purses: Basically the cooler younger sister of fanny packs, belt purses are another designer fashion accessory that's been popping up all over the runways (in the likes of Dianne Von Furstenberg and Jaeger London's lines). They're much more stylish than fanny packs, coming in an array of shapes, sizes and colors, but serve essentially the same purpose. They're perfect for day-to-day life; most can easily fit a wallet, cellphone and makeup, as well as a few other choice items.

Dolman sleeves: Yet again, proof that 2011 might be the one of the most comfortable years in fashion this century, designers have been gravitating toward looser, somewhat boxier tops with dolman sleeves. Karen Walker, Yigal Azrouël, Vena Cava and Rag & Bone all featured them recently, so you're sure to see them everywhere.

The color palette is pretty much all over the place. A lot of designers used fruity colors — bright oranges, pinks, greens and yellows — but just as many went with neutrals and pastels. So when it comes to colors, use your best judgment, and remember: there's no reason you can't mix it up. Pair a bright full skirt with a pair of pastel kitten heels, or wear a neon pink belt purse with some tan trousers. Just keep it classy! With this year's batch of designer fashion accessories and clothes, it won't be hard.

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What would you do if had the choice to do whatever you wanted as a job? This is what you have to ask yourself first. Think hard about that one passionate thing that you're good at. It should be something that you enjoy doing, and something that you wouldn't mind doing for free. For Design Glut's co-founders Liz Kinnmark and Keegan Fisher, it's exactly how their career journey began. The design duo met at a furniture fair, where they were both selling their furniture wares. One thing that day stood out as being obvious to them both; they disliked all of the excess, both were tired of seeing the same predictable designed goods. The idea of their business, Design Glut, soon came into existence as the answer. It was already decided that their new venture company would have to have designs based on the unpredictable, with goods that would keep people talking. Hopefully, it would even get them to evoke a smile.

Originally, the two women started out with punchy-trendy home goods accessories, but eventually they began to work with stainless steel and enamel fashion jewelry---and it was a hit. People were more than amused by something they hadn't yet seen--pay phone necklaces, reversible sign necklaces, love stamp necklaces and more. No one would have ever guessed that much online buzzed about Design Glut was but a two person company. It was the power of the internet, and their professionalism which began to give them the kind of exposure they needed. But there was only one problem. After doing the research on what they needed to further succeed, it was determined that the two would have to come up with samples. To be exact, thirty three designs in three colors at a cost of $100 a prototype plus $100 for shipping. The Brooklyn-based gals had to come up with $10,000 in order to offer them to the stores who'd potentially buy their inventory for the spring and summer. The business partners found out about an online website called Kickstarter.com, a place where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to get funding for their projects for free. Their efforts yielded success. They managed to raise over $11,000.

These days, it's nothing but smooth sailing for Design Glut. Their designs are sold online, as well in stores. Kinnmark and Fisher are also demonstrating that it's about giving back. They do interviews for other up and coming designers that they believe in so that they have access and a platform. Dream big, work hard, do your research, and give back. It's the perfect happy ending to any story ever told.

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Those times are gone when people used to speak that it was very difficult to make a career in arts. There are more art and design schools in the US today than you might imagine! They make it easy for you to go through different university and college undergraduate art and design programs. These academic programs lead to degrees, diplomas and certificates in areas like the fine arts of drawing, painting, sculpture and film as well as different kinds of industrial, graphic, web, fashion, interior and architectural designing.

Although there is no problem in locating an Art and Design School, you need to spend considerable amount of time in going through college catalogs and searching websites. Choosing an Art and Design school or program can be a difficult and time-consuming job. Initially, you may have to consider: whether you wish to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate, study on a full-time or part-time basis, what major areas of specializations interest you, how important special features such as industry internship, international exchange and so forth are to your decision and the importance of cost, location and other factors. Once you have made up your mind on this, you will further have to explore the choices of Art and Design Schools.

Art and Design Programs include Fine Arts and Design Programs and Fine Arts and Design Majors. If you are considering going to school for Fine Arts and Design, your post-secondary planning process should begin as early as high school. Fine arts and Design schools and programs are very competitive and rigorous. Therefore, plan your high school programs accordingly. Compulsory subjects that you will have to take on are English, Speech and Communications, Creative arts, Creative Writing and Mathematics to ensure that you are well prepared for the schools that you choose. Physics and Computer skills are also beneficial for certain programs in this field.

If you are still in high school and are thinking about going to school for Fine Arts and Design, there are several additional things that you need to for being accepted as a student. Do not forget that your portfolio must ensure your place as a potential student. So, devote your attention in preparing an attractive portfolio in school and at home. For most institutions your portfolio will be a crucial factor in determining your admission.

Also, be independent in your studies. This is a good way to develop interests, expand your knowledge and improve your vocabulary, reading and comprehension skills. This will also help in your interview.

Fine Arts and Design admission committees are most often interested in a student's personal qualities, which can be developed through participating in extracurricular activities. Consider joining school clubs related to your area of interest. This is also a good way to develop demonstrated leadership skills which are an important aspect of any competitive application.

Another important prerequisite is your work experience - paid or voluntary. It will certainly increase your chances of admission and is an achievement often regarded highly by admission committees. Validating your interest by providing direct service to arts-based activities in your community is also a good way to demonstrate your commitment and can make a lot of difference in the selection process.

Never shy away from developing your skills too. Taking arts or craft classes in your community is another way to show that you are serious and have already built up some knowledge in this field. This should also be included in your portfolio. Participation in local art competitions will enhance your selection chances.

If you keep all these in mind, you can easily find your way to the Best Art and Design Schools of your choice.

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Fall Is the perfect time to upgrade your style. How does one add a new twist to a favorite blouse that has been hiding in the back of the closet all summer? It is impossible to ignore all of the new Jewelry and accessories that beckon our eyes to gaze. It is no secret that we all are trying to watch our spending and perhaps sacrificing the little luxuries that are deemed "unnecessary." Why not save money by orchestrating your own beaded Jewelry and design ideas? It is amazing how the perfect accessory can enhance and update any look regardless of personal style.

Color choice is key when selecting your beads. To get started choose colors that compliment skin tone or enhance eye color. This is a fun way to play up certain features and look your very best. Color combination adds depth and intrigue. Choose three or more colors in the same category to string together in an unset pattern. It's fine if there are no set patterns, just be certain not to put two of the same bead side by side. There are no rules when it comes to beaded Jewelry and design ideas, but a little planning and experimentation can go a long way.

Size Matters when it comes to selecting beads. Just like the color selection you are going to need to vary the size of the beads. Sizes range from tiny seed beads to giant baubles. Chunky accessories are"in" this season if you are the trendy type, however if you are petite and prefer to dress femininely this will not work for you. Stick to the seed beads and try to create a look that reflects you. Here is a fresh idea to try: select a giant bauble bead, add seed beads to the sides to surround it, add you favorite style closure (there are many to choose from) and voila! You can even make a giant bauble with different color polymer clay. Be sure to make a hole to fit your string, wire or elastic thread through. Add some small wooden beads to the sides and you will have your friends asking "Where did you get that"?

How do you create synergy with your beaded Jewelry and design ideas? The first thing to keep in mind is that "less is more". Choose a cocktail ring and chandelier style earrings , but skip the necklace. Go for an elaborate necklace and nothing else, wear with a white (or cream or eggshell) top to showcase your work. Bracelets can be tricky, they are difficult to wear because it can easily become too much. Wear a frilly blouse or something with an interesting detail and select beads to compliment it. Bracelets work well when all of the other accessories are kept minimal. Often when you are working with your beaded jewelry and design ideas it helps to sketch out what the end result will look like.

Techniques all depend on your skill level, how much time you want to put in and of course patience becomes a virtue. You may find that working with beads is an addictive zenlike creative escape. If you do not have patience you may develop it while working with beads because it is so rewarding to invest a little time for something that becomes so gratifying. You absolutely have something to show for your work that is purposeful and special. Techniques that can be explored further are as follows: Stringing, wireworking, and beadknitting. You may choose to just stick to the traditional way of stringing and that is okay. String multiple beads together to create a simple bracelet or necklace, and wear a bunch of them together. Bead knitting has beautiful and professional look but you will need to invest in a loom. Wire working is just using the wire itself to enhance the look. Choose copper for a unique and edgy look. Wrap the copper wire around a giant square bead and wear it by itself.

In conclusion, you do not have to be an artist in order to create beaded jewelry and design ideas. Just use what looks good on you. Crystal beads are great for the holidays, they add sparkle and drama to a cocktail dress and make wearing black fashion forward. Wooden beads give off earthy vibes and are fantastic for casual fall days and evenings, think of wooden beads as the "jean" of the bead world. Shiny beads catch the light and add fusion. Matte glossy beads can easily be painted or worked into a professional look for the office. Don't forget to make some for you friends to give as gifts for holidays, housewarming parties, or a last minute birthdays. The most important thing to remember is to give love and have fun.

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If you are looking forward for a fashionable and dependable phone than Samsung U600 Chrome is a device which I can suggest. No I am not using this phone right now but my friend has bought it and I really appreciate the phone's functionalities and looks. Samsung has always cared to make their Ultra series phones look different. This time they have used expensive material like chrome and other expensive accessories in this phone which makes it more sleek and trendy.

Samsung U600 Chrome is a stylish sliding opening phone which is quite light to carry it in your hands or pocket. The chrome phone is a very good hub of multimedia, communication functionalities and other entertainment. The phone without any bias can be carried by all. From youngsters to middle aged people, the phone matches the personal traits of all these groups.

The Samsung U600 Chrome is a quad band phone and it supports GSM network of GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 frequencies. The 81 g phone has a beautiful screen which measures 34x44mm and displays images of 356K colors. You have both polyphonic and Mp3 ringtone facilities and can customize your ringtones. The internal memory of the phone is 60MB and that can be extended with the help of card slot. For common man the phone is perfect to receive and dial calls easily without sliding the screen. The keypad space is enough to put your fingers in position while you write SMS, MMS or other texts.

The sophisticated features of Samsung U600 chrome include GPRS, EDGE, WAP 2.0/xHTML browser, download and upload of music and photographs respectively, Bluetooth to transfer files wireless, USB port to connect to devices like PS, Laptop or printers. You have document viewer to accomplish some official tasks in the files like Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF. There is picture editor to edit the pictures you click. Moreover you have Yahoo search, built in hands free, Organizer and much more in this phone.

The multimedia of Samsung U600 chrome is something which is very much attractive. The phone has a sleek music player with short cut keys to control volume. It can play files like MP3, WMA and others. You can manage your list of favorite songs in the music player and later on listen to them only in few clicks. The phone is equipped with a 3.15 MP camera having features like flash, auto focus, video (CIF) shooting. The 3.15 MP clicks almost similar quality of pictures clicked by 5 MP. Thus U600 Chrome would be a prized possession.

There are many different art and design programs that budding artists can choose from in this day and age, and there are many new careers in the arts that individuals can enter into. It used to be much more difficult to make a career in the arts, but now that there are so many mediums and so many skilled trades to work in, it is not such a distant dream to work in an artistic field. But if you want to work in the arts, you are going to need to get educated first. For most artistic professionals, this means attending an art and design school.

From graphic arts to interior design to painting and beyond, the choices of art and design programs at our nation's universities and institutions are extensive and far reaching. These academic programs lead to degrees, diplomas and certificates - it all depends on what your goals are. By completing a fine arts program in a field such as drawing, painting, sculpting or film, or a design program in industrial, graphic, web, fashion, interior or architectural designing, you will be on your way to a satisfying career in the medium of your choice.

If you have made the decision to attend an art and design school, you will have no problem locating several choices, but it's important to spend a good deal of time considering all the options and finding the right one for your needs, goals and budget. Getting into the right school program can be a difficult and consuming job, but if you want to take the right steps towards the career of your dreams, it is necessary to take the time to do it right. This means considering whether you wish to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate; whether you want to study on a full-time or part-time basis; and what major areas of specializations interest you.

You will also have to decide how important things like industry internships, international exchanges and other programs are. And finally, you will have to consider factors such as cost and location of the school. Then you can find the program that is right for you.

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Do you have a streak of creativity in you? Do you think you can create and innovate? If your answer is yes then a career in Art and Design is the ultimate option for you. A career in art and design is a very exciting selection. This is an immensely expansive field and highly competitive as well. Art and Design include a host of things, which ranges from art, sculptures, painting to product design, art direction, graphic design and fashion design. This field influences our lifestyles to a great extent because art is virtually everywhere now.

This field is a highly creative and demanding. You get to earn while you can have fun and work at the same time. Most of the people of this industry love their work and have been dedicated to it throughout. They have either taken it up as a hobby or as a passion until they made a career out of it by getting paid for having fun. Today there are various sub industries under the Art and Design industry and related careers too. The varied range of careers under Art and Design starting from restoring architectural works to designing vacuums cleaners, or from working in museums to the manufacturing industry is attractive enough to choose from and opt for.

Today to make a successful career in Art and Design, you have to be totally dedicated, because many of the great talents of art and design have struggled to reach to the top. The initial years are always a bit tough, as most creative people have to have perseverance and dedication for their work to sail through the initial years and shine. Art and Design is no doubt competitive, but once you are skilled enough and get to know the inside story, it is easier to put yourself at advantage. Knowledge, skills and experience matters. Each skill is specific for each industry and cannot be interchanged after a certain level. For instance art direction is limited to the art directors and the graphic designers do not venture into this field.

Many artists and designers start their career as a volunteer or as a part-time job. Like any of the creative art careers, having a good network and good reference can always help, but, with dedication and contacts, an aspiring artist can achieve success in this field. Doing small tasks for the well known and established talents in the field might give a push to your career. It can help you gain expertise and some exposure of the work and the industry as you work along with the stalwarts. Work experience also counts and as such you should concentrate more on working in the concerned field, be it for a few days or months.

Other factors which affect in making a successful career in Art and Design are factors like technology, changing tastes and economy. Technology keeps changing and to keep up to these changing trends, art has to adapt to the changing scenario. The twenty-first century brought a big revolution in the area of animation, computer games and digital imagery. Applications like Microsoft Word, Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop were introduced

You must have heard enough stories about struggling legends that have made a mark in the field of Art and Design. But, it is not always struggling all the way. If you are talented enough then with proper training you will surely shine in this cut-throat competitive industry. Smart use of opportunities and choosing the right career option from the different career choices in art and design, according to your interest is the key to attain success in this wide industry.

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Earning a degree in art and design can be real adventure and fun for someone like you who always admires being creative and want to make a decent earning. The degree in art and design can be filled with a lot of fun, but at the same time it demands proper knowledge and effective career training as well. Since, today the degree is counted among advanced degrees, it let students to do specialization in different areas of art and design, such as media, fashion, or illustration. Adding to this, typical coursework may differ based upon the area of specialization.

Though, courses in textile design or drawing are common in art and design, but in recent times music has emerged as yet another creative career option in art and design. The art and design programs in music offer curriculum that mainly focus on music composition, history, theory and performance. These days there are many universities in the United States that offer art and design programs in music and encourage students to have better knowledge of an instrument in addition to classroom studies. While on-campus art and design degree programs in music generally take four years to complete, there are some online degree programs that mark a total different structure and allow students to be graduate in less than four years.

Job Opportunities and Career Option

Today music can actually be broadly defined as one of the main branches of the art and design industry. There is a list of career options that you can choose after you complete a degree in art and design with specialization in music. By completing an art and design degree in music, you can make a career as a professional performer, conductor or even composer. Adding to this, you can also be a Composer/Song Writer, Music Publisher, Disc Jockeys/ Video Jockeys, Music Journalist, Music Therapist, Artist Manager/PR and so on.

Apart from this, the best part of an art and design degree in music program is it includes different courses in musicology, music theory, and performance psychology, which in turn can help you make career as a musicologist and work in Music channels, Music research organisations or as a music critic or correspondents and perform duties in newspapers or magazines. These days, the trend of DJ (Disc Jockey), RJ (Radio Jockeys) and VJ (Video Jockeys) is at peak, which in turn offer may offer another section of jobs to music lovers.

Educational Requirements

Music is one of the creative fields of art and design industry and demands great professionalism and skills. The skills cannot be learned within a day and requires a great amount of training. Today there are many schools and universities offering art and design programs in music. These art and design program in music can help more about music theory and music composition in different music genres. The major advantage of this program is it offer specialized music education, which actually combines theoretical musical instruction along with student teaching.

Once you complete the program, you learn how and why music is made. Apart from all this, the program also let you learn the history of musical instruments and know more about how the history has shaped the creativity and sound of music. Creativity and musical studies are the importance of this program that in turn can help you enrich your skills.

Although, this creative field does not lack job opportunities and gives plenty of options to choose from making a decision on a particular stream should always be done properly. It does not matter whichever field you select, if you wish to dedicatedly make an occupation in music, you need to be get efficiently trained. A well defined professional training will aid you make your presence in this extremely competitive art and design industry.

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If you're one of those professionals who believes that a career should be more than just a paycheck, then a college of applied arts may be for you. You can parlay your creative talents into a respectable salary in art niches such as graphic design, performance art and gallery curator.

Arts and Design School: The Benefits of Distance Learning

Because art and design programs are inherently visual, they sync well with the distance learning format. You'll appreciate the variety of standard benefits that online study has to offer: classes from home, convenient scheduling, reduced expenses, and the ability to maintain your personal and professional obligations, just to name a few. As an arts student, you'll love the way the online degree format develops the technical skills that could give you the edge in a competitive hiring market.

College of Applied Arts: Program FAQs

Committing to a particular field of study for four or five years deserves thoughtful consideration. Here are just a few frequently asked questions that potential art and design school students have:

* Will I have to attend any campus sessions? This depends entirely on the program of study. Most online programs are just that--distance learning sessions that you can complete entirely from home. Some programs may require periodic meetings on campus to turn in portfolios or deliver recitals
* How long before I must declare a major? Many programs allow you to complete prerequisite classes for the first year or two before requiring you to declare. Due to their complexity, some art and design programs require immediate commitment
* How will the content be delivered? Online programs combine electronic textbooks, class blog and chat technologies and video conferencing in a web-based framework
* Will professional certifications help me to get hired? Professional certifications are particularly helpful in the technical design fields, such as graphic design and multi-media arts

From Classroom to Career: What to Expect

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics paints an encouraging picture of the employment opportunities for graduates of arts and design school. Here are just some of the professions that you'll qualify for with the job outlook and salary potential for each.

* Artists and Related Workers. Employment of artists and related workers is projected to increase by 16 percent from 2006 through 2016--that's faster than the national average for all occupations. May 2008 salary projections vary widely, from art directors at $76,980 per year to multi-media artists at $56,330 per year
* Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. The career fields poised to see the largest growth in hiring from 2006 to 2016 include management, business, and financial occupations at 26.4 percent and professional and related occupations at 24.2 percent
* Other Arts-based Career Options . Graduates of college and applied arts programs may also choose careers as commercial and industrial designers, fashion designers, floral designers, and graphic and interior designers

The bottom line is that you can earn a living by doing what you love by graduating from a college of applied arts. Also, attending an arts and design school online makes the transition from classroom to career convenient and affordable.

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Schools that provide arts and design training offer studies of crafts, arts, and design of all kinds. Arts and design training introduces a broad range of materials and hands-on instruction, including clay, wood, metal, and fiber.

Vocational arts and design training programs can be greatly diversified and may include courses in graphic design, jewelry production, illustration, interior design, fashion, film, animation, architecture, furniture, sculpture, and more. Arts and design training can also include painting, photography, sound design, and visual effects. Students in arts and design training programs will take courses in drawing, sketching, color, tools, techniques, creative vision, and art theory.

Art and design schools promote the development of critical skills to prepare students for professions in animation, studio arts, performing arts, production, advertising, educational instruction, video, film, and in graphic design, interior design, and architectural design.

Arts and design training may also include courses in the design of various mechanical devices and machines, such as kitchen appliances, windows, bathroom units, cars, airplanes, toys, and even interactive games, depending on the focus of the particular school and the interests of individual students. Artistic creativity and expression, intellectual understanding, and professional development are concerns of quality arts and design training in vocational, technical, and trade schools and community colleges.

If you would like to learn more about Arts and Design Training, or even Online Arts and Design Schools, you can find more in-depth information and resources on our website.

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If you want to look perfect then you have to go that extra mile to make sure that your clothes look the best and you can stand out even in a room full of graceful people because of what you are wearing! However, thanks to making your own sewing pattern design becoming so easy and accessible; looking great does not require much effort on your part anymore.

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Arts and Design Schools, colleges, and universities have post-secondary, undergraduate, and graduate programs that broaden and develop professional abilities and perspectives in their students. Arts and Design Schools offer certificates and degrees in the many subjects included in the discipline of art. Students can study for associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees in drawing and painting, print making, sculpture, graphic design, fabric design, architecture, interior design, illustration, animation, film, furniture, fashion, and others.

Arts and Design students will study basic liberal arts and sciences in addition to basic design principles through readings, discussions, lectures, and practice through creative inspiration, guided activities, and constructive criticism from instructors and classmates. A modern-day education in Arts and Design focuses primarily on computer aided drawing (CAD); however students will also be introduced to physical design media and textiles, such as: paint, wood, metal, fiber, clay, glass, and plastics.

Arts and Design Schools teach to develop skills in students that prepare for professions in all areas of studio arts, graphic design, education, performing arts, advertising, film production, architecture, digital imaging, fine art media, and others.

Arts and Design Schools can include in their curriculums courses that prepare for out of the ordinary arts and design, including such items as cars, appliances, entertainment modules, and interactive game products. Success in all arts requires intellectual understanding, creativity, and development as a professional provided through Arts and Design Schools.

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Art defines us as human beings, shows upfront who we are, and gives us a definition for our place in the world. Art is around us everywhere, no matter where we go or what we do, art surrounds us. If you believe you are creative and your imagination goes in depth farther than you can handle, studying art & design may be the best choice for you. Think about the TV show Project Runway. Fashion designers turn what you might think to be out of the ordinary, strange looking, or distasteful, and turn it into something gorgeous, lively, and eye-catching. When you see a top model wearing their clothing, you think to yourself, "Wow, I want to be him/her!". These fashion designers aspire their artwork to be displayed on huge billboards in New York City, in magazines, or even your local mall. They take what they are passionate about and turn it into reality. A fragment of their imagination suddenly becomes the next Autumn trend, something you would run to the mall and purchase.

But to make a career out of any type of art and design, you must go to art school. We go to school not just to get a degree and start working immediately, but because we are passionate and care deeply about our field. With art and design, there are endless possibilities and too many things to learn, and the best place to learn is to go to a great art school that is right for you. Sure, you can learn on your own by reading books, or doodling on a pad with a pencil, but you will never learn as much as your potential allows without a great school. Attending a school for what you want to become will actually help get you to that apex point. Someone who does art for a hobby will always be "doing art". But a professional is motivated, someone who goes beyond just drawing and imagining and actually creating.

If you see yourself frequently looking at different types of artwork, visiting museums often or gazing at artwork and imagining a whole new meaning to the piece than what the artist/designer had originally intended, going to art school is a must for you. Not only will you be learning new things about what you love, you'll be making it a permanent aspect of your future that will help you achieve your dreamed of goals and living the life that you want. But where exactly do you start looking? With all the art and design schools that are available to us now, it may be overwhelming to see all the choices this field has to offer.

Whether you are looking to design clothing for a specific audience, or you want to build beautiful homes for future families, our website http://www.careerschooladvisor.com/programs/art-design/ can narrow down your search to the best options possible. No matter whom you are, whether you just stepped out of high school, or you're a working parent who wants to further continue your education in arts and design, we have the school you are looking for because we focus on your needs and where you are standing.

If you are creative or have an artistic side then considering about earning a degree in art and design can never be a bad idea. Perhaps, if you are one of those who wish to make it big in the creative arts then deciding to go for an art degree could be your first step. Over the last few years, there has been an escalating growth rate of the art and design industry, and a degree in art can help you lead to become a fine artist, art or museum curator, etc. In fact, it won't be wrong to say that earning an art and design degree can provide your career the much needed boost.

If we carefully look at the current situation, the creative field of arts provides you with the variety of options and ways to obtain a degree in this field. Though, one can easily opt for either liberal arts degrees or specific degrees in art by enrolling into Art and Design school, but in recent years the ratio of different online degree programs in art and design has also increased. Perhaps, these days many Art and Design schools are also offering online degree programs for students who are juggling personal and professional commitments. The key benefit of earning an online art and design degree is it allows you as an art and design student to choose their own method of study. It even helps you learn ways of taking or converting visual communication ideas from the initial concept to the actual final product. And, adding to this, an online degree in art is also a better option for employed professionals or students who wish to change or advance their career midway.

Today online degrees in art and design are available in a wide variety of areas of specialization such as animation (computer animation, visual effects and multimedia); graphic design (graphics arts publishing, digital design and multimedia); fashion (design and merchandizing); interior design, game art design, and photography. If you are one of those seeking further education in art and design then here are few online options that exist at the following levels:

* Online Certifications Degree
* Online Associates Degree
* Online Bachelors Degree
* Online Master Degree
* Online Doctorate Degree

In recent times the concept of online degree has gained enormous popularity and people who earn an online degree in art or design had easily find work in a variety of fields, including advertising, animation, game art and design, game software development, fashion design and merchandizing. Besides this, it even makes you qualified to start your career with a decent monthly income. Though, at times the salary can vary widely depending on the specific geographic location, area of specialization, and talent. However, additional education can further help in improving your salary earning potential.

No doubt, the career options in art and design is very vibrant and endless, but in order to enjoy a career in any of the specialized fields require a good knowledge, which can only be possible through proper education and training achieved during online degree program.

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A career in art and design is ideal if you have artistic talent and a flair for its practical applications. Nowadays, there has been an ever increasing demand for graphic artists and designers thanks to the computing, entertainment and related industries that have contributed to it. Also you need to be creative and have good visual and aesthetic sense. An online bachelor's degree in art and design can give a perfect boost to your career prospects while you continue to work or pursue other interests.

Some of the topics that are covered in the course include: fashion designing, animation and multimedia, interior designing, web designing, graphic designing, game designing etc. With the advancements in the technological field, these fields are becoming highly specialized. The successful completion of an online bachelor's degree in arts and design ensures that you get highly paid than the high school pass outs. It is very important that you have:

* A knack for color, design, tones, and a visual sense.
* A knack for creativity, and also certain conceptual skills.

An online bachelor's degree in arts and design provides you with technical training and the practical skills required for meeting the challenges in the workplace. Some of the popular courses in arts and design include:

* BSc. in Animation
* BSc. in Web Design and Multimedia
* BS in Visual Communications
* BS in Interior Design
* BS in Game Art and Design
* BS in Fashion and Retail Management
* BS in Media Arts and Animation
* BS in Multimedia and Animation
* BS in Web Development
* Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications
* Bachelor's in Web Design and Digital Design

After successfully completing your online bachelor's degree in arts and design you could find suitable work as:

* Graphic artists
* Artists
* Art directors
* Fine artists
* Illustrators
* Medical and scientific illustrators
* Cartoonists
* Sketch artists
* Sculptors
* Printmakers
* Painting restorers
* Multimedia artists and design animators

List of Universities and Colleges Offering Online Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Design

* Capella University
* Kaplan University
* Westwood College Online
* AIU Online
* Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh
* University of Phoenix
* University of Liverpool
* American Sentinel University
* Ashford University
* Baker College Online
* Ellis College
* Penn Foster Schools
* American Intercontinental University Online

Online bachelor's degree programs are the popular choice of people who wish to study while they work or do another course. If you plan to earn an online bachelor degree, visit http://www.online-bachelordegree.net

Do you have a creative mind and talent? Are you one of those who are looking forward to making a career in the creative field? Do you have a deep inclination or passion towards art? Well, if your answer is "yes" then making a career in the art and design could be the right idea. Carrying a passion towards art or design can actually let you experience or observe the world in whole new dimension. It can further help you present them in unique manner. In fact, having a passion towards art can act as one of the few keys that may help you transform your simple ordinary life to extraordinary ones. It can help you reprogram your attitude, habit or behavior and lead a successful personal and professional life in the field of art and design.

Making a career in the art and design largely depends upon your creativity and your creativity cannot flourish until you carry a passion. Your passion and curiosity act as the driving force, and may help you experience some of the best rewards in art and design career. Today there is no career that can claim to be as creative as art and design. No other profession can let you experience a deep sense of satisfaction and attainment when you actually see your ideas come to life in the final finished product. It is one of the few careers that have a critical control on how you look at or enjoy your life. Being 'artistic' is something you have initially started as a special interest or pursued as a hobby, but getting paid to do it is something you won't expect in any other career.

Apart from all this, an art and design background also allow you to work in different variety of careers ranging from Fine Arts in any media including Film and Video, Painting, Advertising, Fashion, Architecture, Three Dimensional Design and Film and Television. It even offers a wide range of work, diverse working environments and different ways to make a earning. You may work for an advertising agency or a design agency as a specialist where your role may revolve around working on a campaign, project or account basis. Adding to this, you could also be self employed or do freelancing assignments, but at times being a self employed can be difficult as it largely depends on the status or recognition you make for yourself.

In terms of salary, it varies greatly in the world of art and design industry. While the art directors can earn a median annual salary of $68,100, fine artists, such as sculptors, painters, and illustrators may enjoy a median annual income of $41,970. Adding to this, the employment scope of different fields in art and design also vary from one another. While artists like art directors, craft artists or animators hold roughly 218,000 jobs, interior designers, which is one of the most preferred careers in art and design holds 72,000 jobs in the United States. Overall, the employment of artists and professionals related to art and design in the United States is expected to boom 16% in the next few years.

Today this creative industry does not lack job opportunities and provides plenty of alternatives. It does not matter whichever field you select, if you have the passion and dedication to make an occupation in art and design, you can enjoy a great professional life. At the end it is your enthusiasm that gives you the energy to be creative and innovative. In addition to this, a well defined professional training will further help you make your existence in this extremely competitive art and design industry.

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Yes, it is possible to get one...at a price. I do not know of any patterns. You would have to scour the web to find something similar. I do custom crochet work and design swimwear. I can do this, but I do not use a pattern.

I assume your reluctance to use the non-chlorine bleach (usually called color safe bleach on the boxes) is out of fear of damaging the garment. You must consider that a swimsuit is designed to go swimming, and swimming pools usually contain chlorine. This is the principle ingredient in regular bleach and is pretty aggressive.

Also, garments sold in the US must meet certain standards for use and care, which include having a label with care instructions and standing up to those care instructions. If the label says use non-chlorine bleach, then you should have no reservations about doing so.

My bigger concern is why the yellowing to being with. If the suit is older, then this can be expected, and may not be reversible. If the suit is new, however, this seems to me to be a manufacturing defect and you may want to consider returning it for a refund. A reputable drycleaner or the International Fabricate Institute might also be helpful to you in this case.

As to your specific situation, I can only think of two possible explanations:

A sun/heat reaction to suntan oils or other personal care items. A suit not manufactured to US standards.

I would try a machine washing of the suit to see what you get. It does not sound to me like you will get a lot of improvement, but it is worth a try.

Your caution about using bleach is warranted. Typically, chlorine bleach is to be avoided on nylon, spandex, etc., common fabrics for swimsuits. However, in your case, it may be the only thing left to try. What does the care label say?

I'm assuming that the suit was sold via a US retail outlet? If so, you can probably rule out the manufacturing quality issue, but not with complete certainty. It might be worth your time to stop in and ask the store where you bought the suit if they have had any other issues.

It is possible that you have a color bleed from the lining, even though it is a different color. Many dyes experience pigment changes over time, when they bleed, or even as a result of a reaction from some catalyst (heat, light, perfume, chemicals, salt, - could be a lot of things). But again, for this to be the case, then there would have to be a manufacturing fault.

You might also try taking the suit to a reputable drycleaner, or avail yourself of the "Ask an Expert" utility on the International Fabricate Institute. They may have more technical knowledge from the fabric standpoint than I do.

You bet I've got an idea. RIT (the dye people) have several products to keep things white. The type you would want would depend on the fabric content of your suit. So find that on the label (probably nylon, lyre and spandex) and find the right type for your suit. Follow directions and you'll keep it white! It's always good to wash and rinse your suit after each use.

Just while you're showering wash and rinse the suit. If you want to keep it in really good chap and keep the chlorine in check, make a solution of water, cheap laundry soap and aquarium de-chlorinator (this is gotten at pet stores-get a small bottle and add about 2 tsp. to a 8-12 oz bottle with the water and soap).

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Training for an exciting career in the field of arts and design can be done by enrolling in an accredited education training program. Students who are looking to start a career in this field can do so by gaining the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their desired career through various schools and colleges. Degrees are available at various levels and students can earn certificates in specific areas as well. Students can choose to learn to work in fashion design, interior design, Feng Shui, and much more based on their individual career goals.

*Education

By obtaining a certificate or degree in this field students can learn various design techniques based on their desired career. Professionals are trained to work in a variety of industries designing clothing, creating sketches, arranging living spaces, selecting paint and furniture, and much more. Training allows students to pursue careers in video game design, photography, animation, commercial art, architecture, marketing, and much more. With an accredited degree or certificate students can start training for a career in arts and design.

*Degrees and Certificates

Students can earn an associates degree in as little as two years. With an accredited associates degree students can enter into a bachelor's degree program. Bachelor's degrees take four years to obtain in this field and can prepare students for a master's degree program. Accredited master's degree training programs allow students to gain the most amount of knowledge in their desired area. Students can gain certificate to enhance their skills and knowledge after earning a degree or receive certificates in specialized careers in other industries.

*Coursework

Specific areas of study will vary by program and each individual student's desired career. Studies may cover specific courses in computer aided design, sewing, drawing, ergonomics, furniture design, and many other related subjects. Students can learn the skills needed to enter into a variety of careers in the field. By enrolling in an accredited educational training program students will have the opportunity to start the career of their dreams.

*Careers

By gaining an accredited education in arts and design students can find employment in a variety of career fields. Students who hold a degree or certificate can pursue careers as fashion designers, interior designers, graphic design artists, architects, and much more depending on their desired profession. Training opportunities will allow students to have the education and training they need to succeed in a variety of positions.

Students looking to pursue a career in this area can do so by enrolling in an accredited educational program. Accredited schools and colleges provide students with the quality education they need. Agencies like the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/) are approved to fully accredit various programs. Students can research programs and contact the ones that interest them most for more information on accredited certificate and degree programs in arts and design. Start an exciting path to a new career by enrolling in one of the many available programs today.