How To Become A Graphic Designer
Qualifications, Education/Training
Popular requirements for graphic designers are getting a Bachelor or Associate's degrees in visual arts (or similar). Common courses taken by graphic designers are typography, digital design, drawing, fine arts, interactive design, and photography. Graphic designers also sometimes narrow their education to learning about web design tools, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Completing design projects in school helps build a graphic designers portfolio, for job interviews, client meetings and/or for entering another design programme. Continuing in taking educational courses is good for graphic artists to keep up to date with the latest technological advancements and art trends in our society. As 25% of graphic designers are self-employed, knowing how to do business related matters is important. While some do not have degrees or graduates, having them highly increases your chances into entering businesses/programmes or winning clients over.
Tips
1. Don't be too picky into getting into programmes, as you should mainly focus on what they have for visual arts, and there might be a lot of competition there, so you can't get too choosy.
2. Be open to ideas all the time, but make sure not to get carried away, as you still need to make a visual image that matches with your client's criteria.
3. Always remember to pick the job that YOU would like to do, not just for the salary
4. Be creative and let your imagination juices flow!
Popular requirements for graphic designers are getting a Bachelor or Associate's degrees in visual arts (or similar). Common courses taken by graphic designers are typography, digital design, drawing, fine arts, interactive design, and photography. Graphic designers also sometimes narrow their education to learning about web design tools, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Completing design projects in school helps build a graphic designers portfolio, for job interviews, client meetings and/or for entering another design programme. Continuing in taking educational courses is good for graphic artists to keep up to date with the latest technological advancements and art trends in our society. As 25% of graphic designers are self-employed, knowing how to do business related matters is important. While some do not have degrees or graduates, having them highly increases your chances into entering businesses/programmes or winning clients over.
Tips
1. Don't be too picky into getting into programmes, as you should mainly focus on what they have for visual arts, and there might be a lot of competition there, so you can't get too choosy.
2. Be open to ideas all the time, but make sure not to get carried away, as you still need to make a visual image that matches with your client's criteria.
3. Always remember to pick the job that YOU would like to do, not just for the salary
4. Be creative and let your imagination juices flow!