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When you think of a graphic artist, what usually comes to mind? Is it a young man sporting a ponytail, jeans and ink-stained fingers? What about digital art? Does it conjure up confusing images flashed on a computer screen that no layman can decipher?  Don’t look now, but that grandmother sitting next to you just may be a digital artist. That’s right; learning about digital art is in no way exclusive to computer geeks or even to the youth as was once commonly believed. At First Academy of Computer Arts the stereotypical picture of a starving artist doesn’t apply. They will tell you that just about anyone can learn to become a digital artist and reap the financial rewards that go along with it.

What exactly is Digital Art? Simply put, it is art that is created on a computer. The computer is the canvas on which the digital artist renders his images using either photographs or illustrations. A digital artist’s work is by no means easier than that of a painter or illustrator. Computer tools used by a digital artist function much in the same way that a paintbrush and pen do. Digital Art continues to gain respect and recognition in the art world, and there are a growing number of art galleries and museums around the world that feature this genre.

Filipinos are a creative and passionate people. Just looking around one can see the many ways that Filipino artistry shines through. The talent is already there, what’s left is just to cultivate it. And this is where having the most comprehensive training and instruction becomes crucial to success.

First Academy of Computer Arts is fast approaching its 10th year as one of the pioneer training institutions in the country. It offers comprehensive, career-specific courses in the fields that fall under Digital Arts, 3D Arts and Web Design.

But what about the business side of it? What does it take to become a digital artist and what can you do with what you’ve learned?  The basic courses will not only get your creative juices flowing but actually equip you with enough know-how to make projects such as design a book cover or logo. Other short courses teach you to create videos using your own photographs, or brochures and packaging designs. Your imagination is the only thing that limits what you can achieve and how you can translate your enhanced artistic abilities into a money-making business.

Digital artists are paid, on average, $72,000 per year in the U.S.A. With regard to the local freelancing scene, the average professional rate for a magazine layout is Php15,000. That these numbers are way up there means only one thing: the industry is growing, and the demand for digital artists is much higher than the supply. There is a place for digital artists in the world. There are jobs waiting for skilled workers in this industry, which is unprecedented in today’s economy.

First Academy of Computer Arts offers courses that range from as short as 4 hours to more extensive and specialized programs for the more advanced students covering 200 class hours.  Completing a course at First Academy opens a whole lot of doors in the fields of Advertising and Print Media, Television and Film. One can land a job as a Graphic Artist, Layout Artist or Graphic Illustrator.  For those inclined to the Multimedia Arts, a career as a Flash Designer, 2D Animator, Flash animator, Motion graphic artist, Character/Drawing Illustrator, Effects specialist or Video Editor could be waiting for you.

Courses such as Web Design, Web Developer, Flash Programmer, Flash Designer or HTML Coder are currently very much in demand. For the more advanced, there are programs for the 3D Artist, 3D modeler, 3D Animator and in 3D Rendering.

The courses also cater to the students who would like to learn ways of making more impressive projects at school. Some of them want to be able to create layout designs for their posters, flyers, or t-shirts. For the film students, they can learn to create simple animated videos or take Web Design to create their own web page.  At First Academy of Computer Arts, they can gain the skills they need to succeed in the ever-changing job market. And it doesn’t stop there; their names may also be posted on job search and recruitment websites to help them find employment. Some students have even landed jobs halfway through their training period.

Many of us may not be aware of how successful Filipinos are in careers as digital artists. The big names in the movie and television industry such as Pixar, Marvel Comics, Walt Disney and Warner Brothers consistently employ Filipinos who excel in their respective fields of 3D Art and Animation. A closer look at the credits at the end of such blockbuster hits as The Simpson’s, Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo and Up reveal that the some of the principal digital artists who worked on those films are Filipinos.

So whether you’re an entrepreneur, a high school or college student, business owner or hobbyist, it’s never too late to discover the digital artist in you! Call First Academy of Computer Arts to join our free workshop and see how you too can have a fun-filled, exciting and lucrative career in the field of Computer Arts!

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