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It’s no secret that the future of design is digital. For aspiring designers, technical skills are just as critical as creative abilities. If you want to take advantage of the opportunities out there (and there are many), you need to master the techniques and the tools.

For this post, we surveyed multiple online platforms to see what career opportunities are currently available in digital design fields. We also delved into four of Herzing’s most popular design programs: what tools they use, what skills they teach, and how they prepare students for success in the digital age.

Hear from instructors, see examples of student work, and get tips on choosing the program that’s right for you.

Herzing College is partnering with Toon Boom Animation to offer a new one-year Storyboard Artist program. The course, currently open for registration, covers everything from the basics of drawing and composition to advanced visual storytelling techniques, along with efficient use of industry-standard tools like Toon Boom’s Storyboard Pro. The goal of the curriculum is to help aspiring artists develop their skills and prepare for a rewarding career in the entertainment industry.

As a storyboard artist, you'll be responsible for visually outlining the narrative of an animated project, from the initial concept to the final product. It’s a role that blends artistic talent with narrative insight, allowing you to influence pacing, emotion, and action in a story.

Herzing’s Storyboard Artist training was developed in partnership with Toon Boom, makers of the industry’s leading 2D animation software tools. It’s designed to produce grads today’s studios want to hire.

To help you understand what you can expect from the program, we sat down with course designer Karine Charlebois, who has been in the industry for almost 30 years.

Updated December 2024

Interior decorator and interior designer are often used interchangeably, but they are actually distinct professions with unique roles and career paths. While both involve creating beautiful spaces, the scope of responsibilities and required qualifications differ significantly.

In this post, we delve into the differences in interior decoration vs interior design careers, outlining how the two roles stack up in terms of job duties, skills, training, earnings, and outlook.

By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to decide which path aligns better with your interests and goals.

Ever wondered how your favourite shows come to life? Even before the animators or actors get involved, storyboard artists are hard at work.

A storyboard artist is essentially a visual translator. They take written scripts and transform them into a series of images that show every scene, camera angle, and character movement.

In short, they create a visual roadmap for the production. Their work helps ensure everyone involved is on the same page, avoiding costly mistakes and delays.

In this blog, we explore the role of a storyboard artist so you can decide if it’s right for you. Keep reading to learn about the tasks you’ll perform, the skills you’ll need, and the job market conditions you can expect.

Junesoo Lee always knew he wanted a creative career. He liked the idea of bringing new products to life, so industrial design seemed like the way to go. He earned his degree and got a few temporary jobs under his belt. But the work wasn’t as fulfilling as he’d hoped.

What he really wanted to do was focus on anime and animation. But the thought of several more years in school didn’t appeal to him at all.

Then he discovered the 2D animation program at Herzing College. It was exactly what he was looking for: only one year long, with a heavy focus on industry-standard software, and an included internship with a major studio.

Today, Junesoo is a junior animator at the very same studio where he did his internship. We caught up with him recently to get his thoughts about his time at Herzing and how the training helped him get on the right path.

Here’s his story.

If you think you might want to pursue a career in 2D animation, one of the most important things you need to learn is how to use industry-standard animation software. And in the 2D world, that means Toon Boom Harmony.

Harmony is a favourite among professional animators because it’s like having an entire digital animation studio in a single program. The program streamlines complex tasks and integrates easily with other pro tools, making the entire animation process flow smoothly.

In this post, we explore the reasons why Toon Boom Harmony is the preferred software for leading animation studios and how learning it at Herzing College can provide you with a competitive edge.

Read on to find out why you should learn animation with Toon Boom.

Rekha Bhardwaj saw computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) training as her ticket to a good job in Canada. She already had experience with AutoCAD 2D in her native India, but she knew she needed to get familiar with a wider range of design software.

She’d heard positive things about Herzing College, so she took the leap and enrolled. Sixteen months later, she graduated and got hired as a designer at a sheet metal fabricator—the very same company where she’d done her internship.

We spoke with Rekha this week to learn more about her experience at Herzing and how it prepared her for a career. Read on for the highlights.

Gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry that relies on talented 3D animators to bring characters and worlds to life. But getting started in this field is not always easy. You need a strategic approach.

In this post, we provide valuable insights and actionable advice for 3D animators looking to launch a career in gaming. We offer expert tips on understanding the industry landscape, building a compelling portfolio, networking effectively, and standing out in job applications.

Ready to learn how to get into the video game industry? Let’s get started.

The interior design industry is constantly changing and evolving. Every year brings a fresh crop of trends—some are just passing fads, while others completely alter the way we think about creating spaces.

Are you just beginning your interior design training? This is a very exciting time to enter the industry. There is so much new technology and innovation in design…the field is almost unrecognizable from what it was just a few years ago.

And that brings us to the topic of this post: the intersection of interior design and technology. Keep reading to explore the digital tools and trends that are reshaping the way interior spaces are conceived, designed, and experienced.