jason_ballard
Junior Member
Hey,
This is my first post so I thought I had better start off by introducing myself. I'm Jason and I'm 24 years old and I am a Freelance Creative Artworker with web skills in London. Currently been self-employed since February this year and looking for work.
The reason for my post is I'm thinking about exploring a new avenue. I really want to get back into the working environment as a Web Developer or Web Designer.
Whilst I was working for my previous employee I decided to go and top up and fill the gaps in my web skills in Dreamweaver & Flash I learnt at university by doing a Dreamweaver & Flash Masterclass course at Academy Class. I took my new skills back into the studio and since that day I have been confident in creating websites from concept to development.
Here are a few of my examples.
LSA | Lynden Swainston Associates - Grand Prix Travel & Hospitality Solutions
The Underwriting Exchange - Independent Boutique Lloyd's Broker
As you can see I am already quite competent in web technologies to be able to create those 2 examples - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Flash. really enjoyed coding the CSS in the 2nd link.
My main question being would I be able to get a job in web design with what experience I have or do I need more. Obviously more examples than above.
Can a CIW Course make a difference in getting me in the door faster, such as the Master CIW Designer Certification?
Certified Internet Web Professional | CIW-certified.com
Or should I just save my money and carry on building my portfolio on what experience I have already?
Sorry for the long post but I would be interested to hear what peoples opinions are.
Cheers
Jason
This is my first post so I thought I had better start off by introducing myself. I'm Jason and I'm 24 years old and I am a Freelance Creative Artworker with web skills in London. Currently been self-employed since February this year and looking for work.
The reason for my post is I'm thinking about exploring a new avenue. I really want to get back into the working environment as a Web Developer or Web Designer.
Whilst I was working for my previous employee I decided to go and top up and fill the gaps in my web skills in Dreamweaver & Flash I learnt at university by doing a Dreamweaver & Flash Masterclass course at Academy Class. I took my new skills back into the studio and since that day I have been confident in creating websites from concept to development.
Here are a few of my examples.
LSA | Lynden Swainston Associates - Grand Prix Travel & Hospitality Solutions
The Underwriting Exchange - Independent Boutique Lloyd's Broker
As you can see I am already quite competent in web technologies to be able to create those 2 examples - HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Flash. really enjoyed coding the CSS in the 2nd link.
My main question being would I be able to get a job in web design with what experience I have or do I need more. Obviously more examples than above.
Can a CIW Course make a difference in getting me in the door faster, such as the Master CIW Designer Certification?
Certified Internet Web Professional | CIW-certified.com
Or should I just save my money and carry on building my portfolio on what experience I have already?
Sorry for the long post but I would be interested to hear what peoples opinions are.
Cheers
Jason