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  <description>The field of web design deals with the creation of web pages and websites via HTML, CSS coding, Flash, images, and other Internet media.  Website design incorporates various disciplines of design and technical fields: visual communication, graphic design, information technology, and content writing.  These in turn assist the designer in creating a visual layout for pages, developing an effective user interface, and an efficient site infrastructure.  As such, web designers receive broad-based training in design issues with a focus on usability and technical production.  Due to the large number of individuals and businesses seeking to develop their online presence, web design is applicable to numerous industries and currently enjoys very strong demand across all educational degree levels.  Beginning designers typically earn from $40,000 to well over $150,000 for more experienced positions.  Pay is proportional to the educational and skill level of the designer, with many individuals holding an Associates or Bachelors degree in web design, in addition to another degree in a related design field.  To learn more about education in web design, &lt;B&gt;request free information packets&lt;/B&gt; from the schools listed below.     </description>
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  <info>&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Web designers create and build web pages, websites, and web applications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt; With the Internet's continual growth into all walks of life, opportunities for Web design will continue to grow. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt; Most employers require web designers to have a bachelor's degree in graphic design, or the visual arts, and specialized training in interface design and information design.   &lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; What is the field of web design? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p&gt; It would probably be safe to say that most people now have searched the web at one time or anther and seen the huge number of web sites available at our finger tips.  All of these sites involve a great number of hours in creation.  Web designers are the ones who dedicate their time and creativity to writing these web pages.  Not only do web designers brainstorm the visual appearance of a page, but they also write the programming language that makes the page work online.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;b&gt; What education is needed to get into the field of web design?&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p&gt; There are bachelor's degree and associate's degree programs offering specializations in web design.  While many employers require a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, fine arts, or similar fields, there are also many universities offering specialized degrees in web design.  This is a profession that requires people to learn and be able to navigate through the computer language and software needed to create web pages.   &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;b&gt; What career opportunities are there in the field of web design?&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p&gt; The demand for web site designers is high.  Many businesses are looking to extend onto the net and many individuals also want to start up their own web pages.  Since there are such specialized skills needed to create web pages, many businesses and individuals contract someone to get their site up and running.  Because of the high demand, many web site designers are able to work from home and be self-employed.  Some career tracks in this field include, web graphic designer, web designer, multimedia web designer, user interface designer, and website architect.  Each one of these tracks focuses on a particular aspect of the field.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;b&gt; How much money do web design professionals make?&lt;/b&gt;

&lt;p&gt; Professionals in this field have the opportunity to make a generous salary.  Web designers can make an annual salary anywhere between $40,000 and $100,000.  Interface designers make anywhere from $60,000 to $85,000 a year.  Directors in design companies can make over $150,000 a year.  This is  a field in which talent and experience dictate the level of compensation.  &lt;/p&gt;

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