Graphic Designer
Useful Links
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/graphic-design
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/graphic-designer
https://discovercreative.careers/#/
https://www.csd.org.uk/membership/
Job profile:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/graphic-designer
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/graphic-designer
https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/279603-graphic-designer-job-description
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
You can get into this job through:
a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
To become a graphic designer, you will need to have IT and drawing skills. You'll need to be able to find practical solutions to problems. You'll also need excellent communication skills.
Most professional graphic designers have a foundation degree, HND or degree in graphic design or other art and design-based subject. You will also need a working knowledge of desktop design software, such as Illustrator, InDesign or QuarkXPress, and image-editing packages such as Photoshop. You can do courses in these at colleges, private training providers and through self-study.
An employer will be as interested in your design skills and creative ideas as they are in your qualifications. Talent and personal contacts (networking) are very important for getting work. You will need to have an up-to-date portfolio to show potential employers what you can do. Don’t be afraid to use your design skills (where appropriate) to make your CV stand out.
University course examples:
https://www.whatuni.com/degree-courses/search?subject=graphic-arts
Interview Questions
Common interview questions for an Art & Design course
What area of art are you interested in?
Have you done some art work at home as well as at school?
Do you know anyone who has done art before?
What will you do if you do not get a place on the course?
What do you think the course can do for you?
In the past what was your favourite project, and why?
Where do you go for inspiration?
When creating graphics, what do you feel is the most important aspect: Planning, design or implementation ... And why?
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