Why did I choose Multimedia Arts: But growing up, I had a profound interest and passion for art which later lead me to loving design. I couldn't help but focus on things related to it so I decied, "Why don't I study design? I'd love that"


About my college education: In my course, Multimedia Arts, I have learned a lot, from the history, process, ethics, and understanding in design. It met everything I expected from this course and best of all, it pretty much exceeded my expectations in the near-end of my stay. I noticed that my course is very adaptive and it adapted to the current demands in the design industry, so whatever they teach us in MMA, those are the jobs in demand in the market the moment you graduate. I really appreciate the effort and thought they provide to students to all this, made us very confident in our skills and in our future as designers.

I'd say, in my personal opinion, there were some subjects that were not very useful, such as Filipino, or these minor subjects but other than that the other challenges were from majors and there is nothing to complain about since education is all about challenging the individual, and just as I said, "its just a matter of what every individual would do with themselves in college and in life that would dictate if they would be great individual or not."

Several people shifted to another course I know because courses here are interesting and sometimes people can find their passion once they are in the wrong course :) No shame in shifting.

My current job: I'm a freelancer, part-time designer for Alpha Quality Express Inc. And a current designer in Meralco, the jobs they give me are very interesting and are worth learning from.

How long did it take to find a job: 1 day - 2 weeks.

I placed 1 day because Meralco wanted me to start working the moment I applied. ;)


Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Tip to aspiring AB-MMA students , portfolio and your personality is a must. Grades are important, but not as much as those 2 that I mentioned :)

About my college education: You learn a lot using different media such as 2d and 3d animation, photography, gaming, videography, and etc.. .It's like a little of everything you know about arts.

There are a lot of things you will learn in studying BS in Multimedia Arts and one thing you will really learn is to know how to time manage properly. If you don't manage your time wisely, you might fail one of your subjects. Well for me, the most difficult project I encounter was video production. There are a lot of steps for you in order to make a good production. You have to research, make script, set schedule for your artist, set up lights, shoot, edit, render. After those hard work, you will feel happy because you were able to make a movie.

Passing the exams was sometimes difficult especially when you have two major subjects that are due on the same date. You also don't know which subject you should prioritize that's why some students tend to fail or had to repeat subjects.

One trait I learn in succeeding in this course is perseverance. You need to persevere in order to achieve your goal.

My current job: My job requires answering client calls and emails, layouting and designing, proofing, then send it to printer.

Am I using what I learned in college: Typography, photography, web designing, layouting, desiging, animation, video production, etc...

How long did it take to find a job: 2 -3 Weeks

Do I recommend studying : In the Philippines, as a fresh BS in Multimedia Arts I expect to earn at least 15,000 php. If you are a more experienced employee, expect around 25,000 - 30,000 php.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: If you don't know how to draw, don't be afraid cause they will really teach you how to draw. Also, learn to enjoy!

Why did I choose Multimedia Arts: I have a talent in drawing but instead of taking Fine Arts course, I choose Multimedia Arts because I wanted to implement the use of new technology.

About my college education: Aside from graphic design, I learned basic photography, coding, animation and film production.

For me, the most difficult was coding because you have to make sure there are no errors in your project for it to work.

I would say the most useful things were knowing what program to use for a project and how to use it.

The exam was average and during my time it wasn't hard to get in. Now I think the school is beginning to set up a quota.

Patience, perseverance and punctuality are important.

My current job: Currently, I am a graphic designer. I design layouts for printing purposes.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, I learned how to use various computer programs that makes my job possible to work with.

How long did it take to find a job: I suppose it was three months. I was referred to the company by one of my colleagues.

Do I recommend studying Multimedia Arts: Yes, If you can see yourself having a job related to this course then you're making the right choice.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Have fun while studying!

About my college education: Pursuing Multimedia Arts in De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde is a growing, popular course among youth today who are highly-inclined to technology, the Internet, and gadgets that pave the way for their interests to grow in Photograhy, Graphic Design, Web Design, and so on.

Being a creative/design-related course, DLS-CSB surprisingly does not (but should) administer a 'talent test', unlike other art-related courses in UST or UP that require you to have some skills in drawing or conceptualizing. With this, just about anyone (who can afford to pay the hefty tuition fees - and it is a trimestral course) even without the right skills, passion or interest in the design field can be accepted in the course. Be prepared to have a lot of classmates who are quite a bit lost and seem not-quite-right to be taking this course - they aren't as passionate, or creative and cannot perform well in skill-reliant classes (i. e. drawing, painting, photography, etc. ) and not to mention, being in an environment of mediocrity is not exactly healthy for someone who is highly interested and passionate for art and design. Saying this, it is not uncommon for students to shift courses after a year or two, realizing that this isn't right for them. However this can be avoided if there was a talent test to be administered upon application.

Multimedia Arts, as a course, to put it shortly, can be compared to a giant Internet tutorial. Multimedia arts focuses on teaching one skills he or she needs to perform in an 'acceptable' level a variety of mediums and fields in the creative industry: Graphic Design, Photography, Video, 2D and 3D Animation, CAD, Audio, etc. A time frame of 3 years and 2 terms (around 6 months) is the designated duration of the course. In that span of time you are expected to learn some basic art skills (drawing, painting, etc. ), take a few art history, business and conceptualization classes, successfully operate a handful of computer programs while producing a project/plate every week or so for these classes. Multimedia Arts is a jack-of-all-trades, master of none type of course. You get to do and experience everything, but in the end, you can't really say most graduates have found and developed their true strength.

To survive in Multimedia Arts, you don't actually have to be extremely creative and imaginative and skilled. It's a course that tolerates mediocrity, and being so-so is not unusual. To pass, and graduate, most of all you have to manage your time wisely, finish all projects on time and learn how to juggle your schoolwork. To pass, it helps if you don't miss any classes and requirements. Multimedia Arts calls for diligence, patience, and hard manual labor. It is not a course that requires you to think much, but requires more execution.

In hindsight, Multimedia Arts in DLS-CSB is a good 'crash course ' in everything multimedia, like a sampler of sorts. However, you come out quite half-baked after, so it's advised to pursue another course after MMA that specializes in what really is your forte, if you really have the passion to become really GREAT at what medium you pursue.

My current job: I am currently a freelance graphic designer.

Am I using what I learned in college: Multimedia Arts is a very practical course since it teaches you valuable skills in terms of operating computer programs necessary in the design industry. However, if you're quite a resourceful individual who is a fast learner, then the internet will be a realm of possibilities and will be a more affordable source of information - there are so many resources online that can teach you how to operate these computer programs. With enough time, diligence and hard-work, that is.

Yes, I am using what I have learned. However there always seems to be a lack in the thinking/conceptualization skill that is required to be successful in the creative, design-related career and it's what most people from MMA lack. MMA graduates' strength lies in execution, and falls a bit short in conceptualization.

How long did it take to find a job: After graduation, a regular desk job never really attracted me as much, and earning independently through semi-regular projects has deemed to be more rewarding for me in both experience and financial gain. I have been freelancing while pursuing my college degree.

Do I recommend studying Multimedia Arts: As far as employment opportunities - Yes I will recommend it. As the demand for aesthetic value in every industry grows, graphic designers will always be needed. There will always be a marketing team in need of a graphic designer in every industry imaginable.

As a fulfilling/interesting career - Yes, definitely. A career as a creative - for a creative person - is ideal. Work is definitely easier if it comes natural to you. A career in the creative industry sometimes (if you're lucky) allows you to veer away from a routine, making your career interesting and rewarding, and not at all monotonous.

Salary Level - YES. Design in this country might be quite undervalued in terms of compensation, but multimedia designers earn quite well/better than an average desk/paper-work job because it is skill-based and concept-based - assets that not your average employee can execute.

However the real moneymaker lies in career possibilities in the creative field in other countries (where they put more value in aesthetics). Multimedia designers abroad are compensated extremely well in other, first-world countries (i. e. Switzerland, Australia, Europe, Singapore, etc. ).

Why did I choose Multimedia Arts: Because I like to know more things beside filming and videos. So I can have more opportunities on the outside world.

About my college education: I learned to design, edit and code. It's more of a practice makes perfect kind of course so everything is hands on. It's not something you really study but something you need to experience 1st hand. It's really enjoyable if you like what you're doing. It's also kind of flexible since you use both your left and right brain for the course.

In this course you'll need a lot of patience, motivation and hard work. Some may want MEH Grades, making them have mediocre scores but others really want to have awesome, I got into the DL, kind of grades and when you have that attitude then you'll probably be more experienced than some of your mates.

My current job: I resigned last Monday to take over the marketing and collateral for our family business, so I can help out and somehow learn to manage it. I'm also a freelance videographer/photographer/ graphic designer. I'm still finding my way but I'm happy at what I do.

Am I using what I learned in college: The skills were practical and some other stuff, but working is a whole new field of learning.

How long did it take to find a job: I really wanted to bum out after grad since I've been studying since I was 4 years old. But when I came to my senses and tried to find a decent job, It took me 3 weeks.

Do I recommend studying Multimedia Arts: In terms of Passion and Life.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Don't settle for mediocre, settle for the best. Kasi pagsisihan niyo in the end.

Why did I choose Multimedia Arts: Because my mom wanted me to pursue this course in order for me to improve my creativity.

About my college education: I learned a lot of things. Number one is to be flexible to anything. People, Time, project, etc. The most difficult subject is the 3D classes. The most enjoyable subject is webdesp (web development 1). The exams are kind of difficult because you need to please the professors taste for the design. And some failed the class.
The number one rule or trait that you need for you to succeed this course is dedication and hard work.

My current job: My current job is a web/graphic designer for digital storm.
I design web designs and posterr for the company.

Am I using what I learned in college: Well the things I learned in college that are practical to my current job now is the design stuffs.

How long did it take to find a job: 1 week

Do I recommend studying Multimedia Arts: Yes

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Rule number one, find what you really want to do.

Why did I choose Multimedia Arts: 3D animation and film making.

About my college education: Tedious but well worth the heavy load.

My current job: 2D/3D Designer and Motion Graphics Artist

Am I using what I learned in college: Very practical. Most of what I've learned from college were professional practices and techniques.

How long did it take to find a job: Was working in the industry since 2nd Year college.