Arts, Design and Humanities Area of Study

Animation and concept developers find work in advertising, architecture, game design and publishing and many other businesses that use animated storytelling and instruction.  

This intense program prepares you for a rigorous work life. Internships will help you graduate with a portfolio you can be proud of.  

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $19/hr.

Employers include:
Raven Software, Nine Realms

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Graphic designers apply creative and business skills to their craft. As a graphic artist, you play a key role in the visual communication of ideas.

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $18.66/hr.

Employers include:
The Hiebing Group, Tingalls Dzyn, LLC, Media Bridge Advertising, Mattel, Spectrum Brands, Pizza Hut of Southern Wisconsin

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Interior designers are crucial to indoor environments that inspire and reflect their clients’ personalities. Successful designers enjoy guiding homeowners and business leaders through the creative process. 

Earnings:
Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $18.01/hr.

Employers include:
Waunakee Remodeling, Zingg Design, Nonn’s Flooring, Heartland Building & Design

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Become the photographer people want to hire, whether you choose to freelance or work in a business setting. At Madison College, you learn about commercial photography while honing your artistry.  

Earnings:
Average monthly wage reported by graduates within six months: $2,712

Employers include:
ATL Photography, Quad Graphics, Bag, Borrow or Steal (Many graduates freelance as wedding, journalism and industrial photographers.)

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Learn the art of modern storytelling with the latest tools in video production, animation, motion graphics, web design and more. Graduate with a portfolio that impresses future employers!

Earnings:
Average monthly wage reported by graduates within six months: nearly $2,900 

Employers include:
University of Wisconsin Extension, Convergent Science

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Be the web and digital designer everyone wants to work with. Not only will you learn to use the latest design tools, you will gain creative problem solving and business skills. 

Earnings:
Average statewide wage for web designers with an associate degree: $57,730 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Employers include:
Raven Software, University of Wisconsin, Freelance

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Start your bachelor’s degree with us. Our arts and humanities electives are transferable to many four-year colleges and universities. 

Bonus:
Save thousands on your bachelor’s degree. Graduate with less debt!

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