With a degree in a design field and a good portfolio, a single parent should be able to find a satisfying job as a web or graphic designer.
For any creative single parent person looking for a career change, design jobs are a good choice. If you become a freelancer, you can design games, websites or many other items. Many designers make good incomes as freelancers working from home. This is an excellent way to have a more flexible schedule while raising your children.
Many universities realize that a significant number of people in their student bodies are single parents. To keep single parents from dropping out of school and making it easier for them to complete their degrees, some colleges now provide support for parents. Many colleges have family housing or provide child care. Other colleges conduct workshops on how to juggle school, family and, in many case, a job as well.
When looking for a school for your design degree, you can look for art colleges and universities that offer online degree programs. This is a great way to get an education without having to commute to a college campus. Another option for single parents is a college that offers child care during school hours. Many parents go to school part time because they also have jobs. You might also find a program that offers classes held at night and on the weekends
Design careers cover many fields. It's important to know what type of design work you enjoy doing or have the skills to do. If you want to design digital games, there are more and more opportunities to learn this skill as video games become increasingly popular. If you are wondering how to become a Web designer, then there are plenty of programs to choose from. If you want to create logos, illustrations, product packaging or display ads, you may prefer to get a graphic design degree. There is are a wide variety of classes to suit your strengths and interests
Whether you decide to become a Web designer, a graphic designer, a game designer or something else with your design degree, you want a good education from an accredited college. A junior college offers two-year degrees which may be all that you want. With an associate degree in a design field and a good portfolio, you should be able to find a satisfying job.
As a single parent you may decide to get your associate degree first. Many people then go on to get a bachelor's degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a four-year degree earn substantially more than those with a two-year degree. However, you need to keep in mind that talent is the most important thing when it comes to design. Whether you want to design games or design websites, an design degree can improve your skills, hone your talent, and acheive the career you've dreamed of.
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