What types of jobs can you get with an associates degree in media arts and communications?

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Well, I hate to be negative BUT from my experience,mostly NOTHING-depending on the school you attended. It really comes down to the type of INTERNSHIP you are able to get- as that is the main way to gain experience in the field. You pretty much have to start by working for NOTHING. If you are young and/or have little life responsibilities (i.e children,rent,f/t job etc) This is a great opportunity to get into a good company. If you're really good, you can also start doing some freelance work to build your portfolio & contacts. BUT as far as getting a job outside of the field,my Associates has done absolutely nothing to sell my resume & give me a better salary. None whatsoever. BA's are different though. At least here in NYC, many companies will hire you if you have a BA in ANYTHING & will train you.

It can also depend (as I have learned the hard & expensive way) on the school you attended. I got my Associates in Visual Communications(aka Graphic Design) from Katherine Gibbs. Recruiters said "You could start at 40K w/ this degree..." NOT! Come to find out more than half way through the program, that my credits were not TRANSFERABLE to most 4 year city/state colleges, if I chose to grow in my field by pursuing a BA or Master's. If you went to a vocational school,like Katherine Gibbs or an Online University, you may find yourself having to start from SCRATCH if you want to continue your education. AND in the Visual Arts field, continued education is crucial, as the technology is always changing. An AAS is worthless unless you are planning to continue your education.

My advice to anyone thinking of going the my route? DON'T DO IT!!! Unless you are able to work for free for as long as it takes to get the experience you need & it is your PASSION in life, it may prove to be a very expensive dead end.

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