Graphic Designers:
Transcript: No on the job training. Certification programs are generally available through software product vendors. Many design colleges also offer an associates degree that you can complete in two to three years. Employment of graphic designers is said to grow 7 percent from 2012-2022 slower than average for all occupations. You must have at least a bachelors degree. Graphic Designers: Hailee Baker Work Environments The median annual wage for graphic designers was $44,150 in May 2012. Where to Get Training Finding a Job In addition to formal training, you must have strong communication skills and be very good at Photoshop. The art institutes would be a very good place to go to. How to Become One Certification The Graphic Design Certificate offers a foundational education in the field of graphic design. Focusing primarily on print media, this program is designed for artists, designers, and working professionals interested in developing or retooling their visual communication skills and for those wishing to build portfolios for application to graphic design degree programs. Summary Most graphic designers are self-employed. Job Outlook: 2012-22: 7% Job Outlook The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,250, and the top 10 percent earned more than $77,490. Sources: Graphic designers create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software. They also develop the overall layout of brochures, advertisements, magazines, and corporate reports. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm#tab-3 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm#tab-5 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm#tab-6 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm#tab-7 http://www.computertrainingschools.com/career-training/graphic-designer/ http://www.guru.com/d/freelancers/q/graphic-designer/ The industries that employed the most people in 2012: Manufacturing: 14% Specialized design services: 10 Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers:9 Advertising, public relations, and related services:8 Wholesale trade:5 Number of jobs in 2012: 259,500 Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers. Art directors. Craft and fine artists. Desktop publishers. Drafters. Industrial designers. Multimedia artists and animators. Printing workers. Technical writers. Web developers. Median pay, $44,150 per year $21.22 per hour. What They Do Those who already have a bachelors degree can transition into a graphic design career through two- to a three year certificate program. No work experience is needed. Accreditation's Most people who are in graphic design just go on the internet and put their names and how much they will need to be paid for their work. For example, one person on guru put that they have years in experience and need work and put their contact information. Important qualities: Analytical skills, Artistic ability, Communication skills, Computer skills, Creativity, Time-management skills. Beginning graphic designers usually need 1 to 3 years of work experience before they can advance to higher positions. Experienced graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art or creative director, or other supervisory positions Similar Occupations What is an accreditation? It is a voluntary review of the college or university, conducted by a non- governmental group, usually a private, non-profit organization. The art institutes is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Most graphic designers need a bachelors degree. The bachelor's degree generally requires four years of full-time study and includes a range of coursework: Studio art Design history Typography Symbology Corporate identity Computer-assisted design Print technology Business Psychology Most graphic designers work full time, but work schedules can vary depending on workload and deadlines. Employment change 2012-22 17,400 Pay
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