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Digital Arts: Career Exploration Resources

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SCC Library Career Books and eBooks

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Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer

Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer is a single source guide to the myriad of options available to those pursuing a graphic design career. With an emphasis on portfolio requirements and job opportunities, this guide helps both students and individuals interested in entering the design field prepare for successful careers. 

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Spatial Visualization and Professional Competence

The computer graphics (CG) industry is an attractive field for undergraduate students, but employers often find that graduates of CG art programmes are not proficient. The result is that many positions are left vacant, despite large numbers of job applicants. This book investigates how student CG artists develop proficiency. 

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Marketing Professionals

Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with marketing professionals. This book covers the following job areas in marketing: Digital marketing SEO (search engine optimization) and web analytics Social media marketing Graphic design Brand management Product marketing

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The Influencer Industry

A critical history of the social media influencer's rise to global prominence. Before there were Instagram likes, Twitter hashtags, or TikTok trends, there were bloggers who seemed to have the passion and authenticity that traditional media lacked. The Influencer Industry tells the story of how early digital creators scrambling for work amid the Great Recession gave rise to the multibillion-dollar industry that has fundamentally reshaped culture, the flow of information, and the way we relate to ourselves and each other. 

Self-Paced Tutorials and Research Guides

Want some more in-depth information about preparing for a job or career? Check out this self-paced Canvas tutorial which includes the following modules:

  • How to Explore Careers Using Library Resources
  • Information Skills for the Workplace

More resources can be found in the Career Research Guide

Career Databases from the Library

Use these databases to search for information about different careers. You can find salary information, job duties and descriptions, education requirements, and more.

The following guides (PDF) provide assistance in getting started with using these databases:

Library Database: Ferguson's Career Guidance

Check out the SCC Library Database, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, to learn more about becoming a professional Art Director and related careers in the field of Digital Arts. 

 

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Use keywords to search for more books using the library catalog.

For search tips check out the video: Career Research: How to Search the Library Catalog