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Graphic Design Schools & Training - Career Opportunities
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Note: A list of graphic design schools &
colleges can be
found
below this introduction.
What graphic design involves:
Graphic designers work in creative teams
generating visual communications. Successful
graphic designers can communicate their message
across various media including print, film and
electronic using different methods e.g.
illustration, photography, animation and various
print and layout techniques. Graphic Designers
mainly work in the following industries:
Print - Designing the layout of Magazines and
Newspapers
Retail - Creating promotional displays
Advertising - Designing Marketing brochures and
packaging
Corporate - Developing logos for products and
businesses
Signage - Create signs / environmental graphics
Internet - Web design / designing material for
interactive media
Film / TV - Designing credits and special
effects.
Graphic designers who work in the advertising /
corporate / print industries generally work core
business hours. In the corporate world graphic
designers work in creative teams and are
responsible for gathering the needs of the
client in order to design a message that appeals
to their customers. These Graphic Designers also
work closely with copywriters to develop any
text that may appear with the visual design. All
graphic designers need to be familiar with ink
and paper types for publication so that their
idea appears as designed.
Usually, there are many
mock up versions before the final design is sent
to print. Graphic web designers can work
freelance or for a large company. Designers
creating Web pages or other interactive media
designs use programming packages like the adobe
suite to animate and complete their designs.
Advances in computer software programs allow
designers to generate animations and graphics
quickly reducing production time and cost.
Education:
A bachelor's degree is required for most
entry-level graphic design jobs. Graphic
designers will need to be familiar with computer
graphics and software. Bachelor of fine arts /
graphic design courses are offered at many
universities, colleges and private schools. The
first year of your bachelor degree usually
covers various mediums and design types so you
can get a feeling for the different career
areas. You then can specialise in your second
year. As courses cover a comprehensive set of
subjects, it is important to select your
specialization in the discipline you wish to
develop a career in. Associate degree and
certificate programs are also available in graphic
design. These are suitable for candidates who
already have a bachelor degree in another
discipline, they can complete a 2 or 3 year
program in graphic design and then enter the
graphic design job market.
Career Opportunities:
All graphic design graduates must be familiar
with computer graphics and design software. It
is important to continually keep up to date with
the development of new and updated software in
order to succeed in your career. As the market
for internet and video entertainment is
expanding web graphic designers are in demand.
Experienced graphic designers in large firms may
advance to chief designer or creative director.
Some experienced designers open their own firms
or work on a freelance basis. It is important to
have a good portfolio with examples of your work
when attending interviews as this will help you
in getting a start to your career. Web graphic
designers should have a sample of their work on
live websites and should link them to their resume.
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Graphic Design Jobs
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The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of Houston in Houston, TX is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, Inc. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The Art Institute is authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to award Associate of Applied Art and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted a certificate of Authority to The Art Institute of Houston to award the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in
Graphic Design and Media Arts & Animation. |
Houston, Texas |
Platt College San Diego
Platt College San Diego seeks to teach its students both traditional and contemporary skills within a supportive environment that stimulates the incubation of new ideas and stretches the minds and talents of its students. Because the fields in which we instruct are in a constant state of development, our emphasis is on providing a foundation in problem solving skills to meet future challenges and the needs of a changing and constantly evolving job market. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Arts prepares students with a broad range of graphic design and technical knowledge for a career in Multimedia, 3D Animation, Digital Video Production, Web Site Development, and Graphic Design. |
San Diego, California |
College of Architecture and the Arts
College of Architecture and the Arts at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Students admitted into the Bachelor of Architectural Studies curriculum must complete the high school pattern 2 requirements. Students admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum must complete the high school pattern 1 or 2 requirements. Motivated and academically qualified high school students admitted to the college will be guaranteed admission upon completion of their undergraduate studies to one of the following professional programs: Master of Architecture, Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design. |
Chicago, Illinois |
Art Institute International Minnesota
The Art Institutes International Minnesota provides postsecondary creative and applied arts education in a caring, inspiring environment. Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, The Art Institutes International Minnesota, founded in 1964, helps prepare students for careers in the visual and practical arts. Our staff can provide support for you in many areas, such as course selection (Bachelor of Science, Associate degree and Certificate courses) and sequencing, tutoring, or reviewing your portfolio as you progress through your education. Your success is our mission. |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
 Westwood College
Westwood colleges offer associate, bachelor
degree, diploma certificate programs in Design.
With four campuses in the Chicago, Illinois
area, you’re bound to find one that’s close to
you that offers the career-focused education
you’re looking for. |
Chicago, Illinois |
 College of Business & Technology
College of Business & Technology (CBT) is a 2
year accredited College in Miami, Florida, in
the Kendall Area. We offer the best competitive
one year and two year academic programs, and
also certificate programs. All programs offered,
contribute toward Professional Certifications. |
Miami, Florida |
International Academy of Design & Technology, Nashville
International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)
Nashville, Tennessee - is a student focused
school. We are committed to educating students
to be self-reliant, confident professionals who
are prepared for the marketplace. Classes are
led by instructors with real-world experience in
their fields. They can give students the inside
knowledge needed to be successful in today's job
market. Financial Aid Representatives will help
you explore a variety of financial aid programs.
Financial aid is available for those who
qualify. Tuition planning assistance is
available to all students.
Associate & Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Programs in Graphic Design... |
Nashville, Tennessee |
 London School of Computer Education
London School of Computer Education (LSCE),
located in East London near Liverpool Street
station, is a
part of well established IT training company
that has been providing computer courses and IT
training in London since last seven years. This
means we have got the experience, the resources,
dedication and the quality IT training, to help
all our students achieve their professional and
academic goals. Our learning facilities offer
the latest and most up-to-date technology, to
ensure that students enjoy a top learning
experience.
Web Design & Graphic Design Course:
We as a IT training school make every effort to provide latest and high quality, hands-on, practical based training which is required for working in an IT environment. Designing a website involves a lot more than few HTML pages in today's e-commerce world.
This Hands-On 10 Week Course will prepare students to create professional web pages (interfaces) using several technologies step by step such as HTML,
DreamWeaver MX 2004, CSS, JavaScript , Photoshop
and Flash Animation, that integrate together to in website design. With practical base training and assignment and practice work students should be able to design websites. |
London, UK |
Orita Sinclair School of Art & New Media
Registered with the Ministry of Education and CaseTrust for Education, Orita.Sinclair
- School of Art and New Media is the very first
Art school in Singapore to offer a nine month
Diploma and six month Advanced Diploma in New
Media Art as well as Diploma in Design
Communication. Pioneering specific curriculum,
the School with it's accelerated learning curve
and focus on students, gained the status of an
appreciated and reputable school
internationally. Orita.Sinclair offers strong focus and
commitment in educating well-rounded media
professionals and artists to commence successful
careers in the fields of Graphic Design,
Classical Animation, CG Animation, Video, Web
Design and Interactive Media.
Diploma in New Media Art: In this
program, students acquire the necessary
knowledge, skills and techniques to creating an
industry standard portfolio. Students will
develop an understanding for classical and
computer graphics animation, digital imaging and
photography, video editing and production
techniques, interactive media, web design, basic
perception, graphic design and theory. |
Singapore |
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