Check out the Number of Career Prospects for Visual Communication Design Graduates

Check out the plenty of career prospects for Visual Communication Design (VCD) graduates. (Source: Unsplash.com)

TANGERANG – Visual Communication Design (VCD) is one of the most popular study programs offered by campuses. VCD is about packaging and spreading messages (communication) visually through arts and design. VCD students have skills in art, design, and also communication.

Visual Communication Design (VCD) students or prospective VCD students don’t have to worry about their job prospects. Along with the development of technology and information, as well as the rapid digitalization process, talented students from the VCD department is in demand. If interpreted literally, the Visual Communication Design Department studies the creative process that combines visual arts, typography, and technology in conveying an idea or information.

After VCD students graduate from college, there are plenty of job prospects waiting for them. Check out some of the career prospects of Visual Communication Design graduates.

Art Director

The first VCD career prospect is as an Art Director. Art Director is a director in the creative field. Art Director is a person who is responsible for the overall visual appearance in various media such as magazines, newspapers, packaging, films to television productions. Art Directors can work in multiple media, both mass media to companies. So, VCD students or prospective VCD students, don’t hesitate anymore.

Also read: Getting to know the VCD Department and Its Tuition Fees  at UMN.

Graphic Designer

The second VCD career prospect is to become a Graphic Designer. A graphic designer has the task of creating graphics related to the company or agency where they work. Usually, graphics can be made in the form of infographics, data visualizations, and many others. In addition, the demand for graphic designers is increasing, especially because of the influence of the internet and social media, which also requires visual content.

Web Designer

Another VCD career prospect is to become a Web Designer. In this day and age, web designers are needed, especially in this digital era. All companies or agencies usually have an official website. The job of a Web Designer is to create designs related to the page or site of the company where they work. Usually, VCD graduates will work together with IT children in applying web design. However, it is possible to do it personally if you understand the basics of making a website.

Video Editor

VCD graduates can also become video editors. Video editors are in charge of editing videos. The tasks of video editors are usually to create company profiles, promotional media, and company content. Of course, VCD students will be taught how to use editing software such as Premiere, Illustrator, and others in their lectures.

Illustrator

An illustrator is an artist who practices a professional profession in the fine arts, generally creating or providing illustrations to convey the intent of a particular typeface or to make it look attractive. This includes books, novels, magazines, newspapers, advertisements and posters. Each illustrator may have a different style of expression in their work and may use various tools, from pencils and markers to computer equipment, or combine some or all of the tools. 

Creative Director

The following job VCD career prospect is to become a Creative Director. According to Prospects, Creative Directors lead a creative team that usually consists of copywriters, videographers, and designers. They usually work in advertising agencies or the company’s marketing team. They typically work with their lead team to create, plan, and execute their strategic vision. In this role, you will be involved in brand planning and advertising, overseeing the entire creative process.

Photographer

Literally, the definition of a photographer is someone who creates an image by capturing the light of an image object with a camera or other photographic equipment, and often thinks in terms of art and technique to make better photos and tries to expand their knowledge. Many photographers use their cameras and tools as a business to make money, and their images will be sold for magazine covers, calendar covers, articles, and more. You can also become a photographer.

Mobile Designer

Creative Mobile Design is the process of designing mobile applications based on the evolution of creativity so as not only to produce functional designs but also attractive designs. Then, someone who performs these activities is called a Mobile Designer. Especially now that everything is more focused on mobile as most of us already have gadgets. This is supported by the mobile-first principle. You can also become a Mobile Designer.

Animator

This may be one of the popular VCD career prospects. In short, an Animator can be defined as a person who creates animation. However, this position has a more complex meaning than previously described.

Animators are people who create images. However, they don’t just make pictures. They create a set of images and combine them into realistic animated images. These live images become the videos we often see in movies, commercials, television, and video games. So, actually, the task of an animator is not much different from that of a designer. Both of them make illustrations.

Visual Designer

Last but not least, a visual designer. A visual designer is a combination of a graphic designer. This work focuses on the aesthetics of websites or other types of digital design. You will often work on larger design projects than web designers in this job. If a web designer works on a web design, that work could include creating a complete visual language for a brand or product.

Also read: 6 University Equipments VCD Students Must Have.

Well, friends, those are some career prospects for students of the Visual Communication Design Study Program. Actually, there are many more career prospects that can be a reference for VCD graduates. Hopefully, some of the career prospects shared above can be a reference for you in the future.If you are interested in the Visual Communication Design Study Program at Multimedia Nusantara University, you can visit the UMN official website. There is a lot of information about registration and campus profiles on the website.

Also read: 6 University Equipments VCD Students Must Have.

Well, friends, those are some career prospects for students of the Visual Communication Design Study Program. Actually, there are many more career prospects that can be a reference for VCD graduates. Hopefully, some of the career prospects shared above can be a reference for you in the future.

If you are interested in the Visual Communication Design Study Program at Multimedia Nusantara University, you can visit the UMN official website. There is a lot of information about registration and campus profiles on the website.

Sources:

• Danacita.co.id
• Gokampus.com
• Education.kompas.com
• Glints.com
• Unsplash.com

By Benedict Adithia | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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