What do I need to focus on learning to begin a carreer in web design?

I’m a senior computer science major and would like to get into web design. I have basic familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C++, COBOL, etc., and am pretty adept at HTML and CSS. I wanted to find out what I should focus on learning if I intend to persue a carreer in web [...]

My son wants to make Video Games: What’s better? A Game degree or a Computer Science degree with a game focus?

My son wants to make video games for a living. He is applying to colleges now and has been accepted at Champlain College (VT), University of Baltimore (MD) and UMBC (MD). Champlain College has a specific game design degree (http://www.champlain.edu/Undergraduate-Studies/Majors-and-Programs/Majors-Index/Game-Design.html). The University of Baltimore has a program in Simulation and Digital Entertainment, (http://www.ubalt.edu/cla_template.cfm?page=1623); and UMBC [...]

Is an art degree with a focus on graphic design as good as a graphic design degree?

My son has an associates degree in fine arts. He has been accepted to wou for a bachelors in art with a focus on graphic design. I was wondering if the art degree would be looked at in the same way as a graphic design degree, any Idea’s?