St. Petersburg College alumni, Taylor Hajash, is a successful independent third-party video game developer for Nintendo and Microsoft. He attributes his success to the knowledge he received from St. Petersburg College’s Digital Arts, Media and Interactive Web Design program. Hajash acknowledges that compared to other universities, SPC is the most affordable and gives students the skills they need to succeed. Watch his success story.
Industry skills in digital arts
SPC’s Digital Arts, Media and Interactive Web Design graduates are prepared to leverage their careers in the digital media industry. Students learn how to design and produce digital media and multimedia projects with state-of-the hardware and software; in addition to management skills to oversee multimedia projects and production analysis. Each graduate leaves SPC with an industry-standard digital portfolio and specialized certifications. Some of the certifications include:
- Digital Graphic Design Certificate
- Digital Media Multimedia Presentation Certificate
- Digital Media Video Production Certificate
According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor statistics, in 2012 the median pay for multimedia experts was $61,370. After completing the program, SPC graduates are prepared for careers as:
- Film and Video Editors
- Camera Operators
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Web Developers and Designers
- Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
Allow SPC to advance your career in the digital arts industry.