Education for Becoming a Graphic Designer
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Posted by David R. Wetzel Aug 26, 2008 |
If you love to be creative, draw, paint, and use computer programs to create visually appealing designs then being a graphic designer is for you. Graphic designers or graphic artists are in good demand through 2016.
According to the US Department of Labor, the expected growth rate is 10% in all sectors of the country. A continuing education program for graphic designers includes: certificate programs, associates degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
The certificate and associates degrees can be earned by attending a vocational technical school or a trade school. Continuing education courses must include art, film making, computers, and computer graphic design.
Graphic designers typically work with these computer programs:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe PageMaker
Graphic designers typically work for various media industries such as:
- Television
- Magazines
- Film Industry
- Movies
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Freelance Work
To be successful a graphic designers needs excellent communication skills and spatial skills, overall view of finished product before work begins. For graphic designers their typical working conditions include:
- Working with clients on a one-on-one basis to ensure the project turns out the way they want
- Working with design teams to develop new and creative products
- Heavy use of computers to complete projects
- Completing work within designated timelines
If you enter a career as graphic designer the following are the average annual incomes you can expect to earn (Art Institute of Graphic Artists):
- Specialized Design Services - $43,000
- Advertising - $42,000
- Publishing - $33,000
- Freelance Graphic Designers - $60,000
- Movie and Film - $50,000
You can find additional information at Career Education for Learning Technical Skills and Adult Education Benefits – It’s Never Too Late. These articles will help guide you on the path to becoming a graphic designer.