Have you ever wanted to learn about web design or video production at Sinclair but found that these programs were not offered? Now you can this fall with the addition of new programs in both areas, effective immediately. The Clarion talked with the chair of the design department, Amanda Romero, about these new classes.
“These new programs were added to fit the needs of the community, which included both web design and video production,” said Romero.
There seemed to be a constant reminder that students wanted both programs at Sinclair but Sinclair did not offer them, and other neighboring schools offered these courses at a further distance.
“There’s a high demand [for jobs in this field] today. That’s why we decided to really work to get it approved for this academic year, because there’s a need for video editors, web designers, and motion graphics artists,” said Romero.
The end goal for these students is to learn the skillsets needed to graduate and find a job in
their skillset. Mrs. Romero realized that the Dayton area needs to have these programs at
Sinclair to be able to offer student the ability to find these specific jobs nearby. The department of design found out that there are around 50 companies that have need of video production and web designers in the Dayton and Cincinnati area.
“We knew that the need was here. The students wouldn’t have to leave the area and could stay in the Dayton area,” said Romero.
The coursework that is part of these new web design and video production certificate programs will prepare students for a wide array of jobs.
“You can be a video editor, a motion graphic artist, social media video editor, videographers, content creator, pretty much anything dealing with social media,” said Romero, in regards on the video production certificate.
The web design certificate prepares students for another set of jobs.
“You can be a UX Researcher, UX/UI designer, web content editor, or SEO specialist,” said Romero.
The need for Sinclair’s offerings to change and adapt is here and it is a good thing that we are “catching up,” said Romero.
A consistent need for these programs has been present for a while. To finally have them provided to the student body is something that will be beneficial.
Jose Valdez
Intern