Mississippi Visual Communication Schools

Mississippi Visual Communication Industry Outlook:

Trade publications, brochures, retail web pages, informational pamphlets, educational textbooks - all industries have a need to distribute promotional material of some kind. Visuals are of the most effective ways to deliver a message. Communication technology makes it possible to take the ideas of others and translate them to images that tell a story on screen or in print. Choices within Mississippi Visual Communications include:

• Web Designer
• Photo Editor
• Publications General Manager
• Technical Data Designer
• Assistant Professor

Job titles in Visual Communication can be easily found all over the state. Medical care is a large and lucrative industry. Successful healthcare companies in Mississippi include Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Amedisys Home Health Care University of Mississippi Medical Center, National Healing, Stennis Space Center. The US Army even has job listings in Mississippi for creative professionals to serve the community and record events. Full-time positions offered in Mississippi Visual Communications:

• Marketing Communications (Jackson)
• Quality Assurance Inspector (Pascagoula)
• Market Support Coordinator (Flowood)
• Media Communication Technician (Gulfport)
• Assistant Graphic Design Professor (Starkville)
• Web Solutions Sales (Jackson)

Mississippi Visual Communication Salary and Working Conditions:

Opportunities may be found at a variety of companies and studies show that Art Directors in Mississippi earn well above the national average. Museums, Galleries or Historical Centers may be wise places to look for interesting possibilities.

A list of average Mississippi Visual Communication salaries is available below:

Position	Annual Salary
Senior Interactive Director	$103,000
Web Developer	$90,000
Corporate Art Director	$88,000
Technology Information Sales	$69,000
Source: Indeed.com 2009

Schools offering online and campus-based education programs in Mississippi:

Editor Recommended Schools University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is not only the largest private university in North America. It also has a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability. American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University has been educating students for over 35 years, offering career-relevant degree programs. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

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