Saturday, January 2, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Graphic Design
Are you interested in art, computers and solving problems? If so, graphic design may be the career path for you.
But What is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is the basic problem of visual problems using text and / or graphical elements. Your goal is to create something that pleased the eye, and get the attention of the viewer. But things can not just look cool. They have to work as well.
How effective is the great looking restaurant menu if you can not for the life you find drinks, or it is difficult to say what price for what? ;)
About.com defined in this way:
"Graphic design is the process and art of combining text and graphics and communicating an effective message in the process of designing logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other form of visual communication. Graphic designers today often n end-use desktop publishing software and techniques to achieve their goals. "
Dictionary.com says this:
"The practice or profession of designing print or electronic forms of visual information, such as for an advertisement, publication, or website."
The Scope of the Industry ...
So what graphic designers do in reality? I'm sure most people can name at least a few things, but the spectrum of graphic design is broader than you might think you.
Designs can include: brochures, posters, magazine content, magazine plan tickets, business cards, T-shirts, signs, logos, design book (typesetting), importing advertisements in newspapers, web sites, including cd, dvd interactive elements, Internet banners,, flash animation web interfaces, PowerPoint presentations, and more.
What to expect as it can? Some employers will have the job description is very specific and narrow, and some will want you to do a whole load of things. Often in-house graphic designer (which means it is not a design firm to hire someone to do graphic design, rather than working with a company) will be the jack of all unions. You could expect to create a website, leaflets, a poster for an event that is going on, and prepare PowerPoint presentations. And then the other end of the spectrum where your entry level job for the first 2 years are scanned pictures for Auto Trader Magazine, and place them into the plan. It all depends on who hire and what they want.
Where can I go from here?
There are quite a few options these days. One of the best ways for is to read. One book you might want to consider are:
Also contact local colleges and trade schools for careers in graphic design. Request information about their courses / degree programs, and begins to get a better idea of what graphic design is an opportunity for you. You can look at some schools and colleges across North America that offers graphic design related degrees and programs.
You can even get on-line graphic design degree through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - The Division on-line. Also if you know someone in the field of graphic design, try to get them to take you along to observe for a day. This can give a good idea of what to expect.
But What is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is the basic problem of visual problems using text and / or graphical elements. Your goal is to create something that pleased the eye, and get the attention of the viewer. But things can not just look cool. They have to work as well.
How effective is the great looking restaurant menu if you can not for the life you find drinks, or it is difficult to say what price for what? ;)
About.com defined in this way:
"Graphic design is the process and art of combining text and graphics and communicating an effective message in the process of designing logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other form of visual communication. Graphic designers today often n end-use desktop publishing software and techniques to achieve their goals. "
Dictionary.com says this:
"The practice or profession of designing print or electronic forms of visual information, such as for an advertisement, publication, or website."
The Scope of the Industry ...
So what graphic designers do in reality? I'm sure most people can name at least a few things, but the spectrum of graphic design is broader than you might think you.
Designs can include: brochures, posters, magazine content, magazine plan tickets, business cards, T-shirts, signs, logos, design book (typesetting), importing advertisements in newspapers, web sites, including cd, dvd interactive elements, Internet banners,, flash animation web interfaces, PowerPoint presentations, and more.
What to expect as it can? Some employers will have the job description is very specific and narrow, and some will want you to do a whole load of things. Often in-house graphic designer (which means it is not a design firm to hire someone to do graphic design, rather than working with a company) will be the jack of all unions. You could expect to create a website, leaflets, a poster for an event that is going on, and prepare PowerPoint presentations. And then the other end of the spectrum where your entry level job for the first 2 years are scanned pictures for Auto Trader Magazine, and place them into the plan. It all depends on who hire and what they want.
Where can I go from here?
There are quite a few options these days. One of the best ways for is to read. One book you might want to consider are:
Also contact local colleges and trade schools for careers in graphic design. Request information about their courses / degree programs, and begins to get a better idea of what graphic design is an opportunity for you. You can look at some schools and colleges across North America that offers graphic design related degrees and programs.
You can even get on-line graphic design degree through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - The Division on-line. Also if you know someone in the field of graphic design, try to get them to take you along to observe for a day. This can give a good idea of what to expect.
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