1. BY SCHUYLER BAILEY

2. Why I Want to be a Graphic Designer o I enjoyed my Web Page Design class o Doing things on computers makes me feel accomplished

3. From Here to There o 2 years at Rend Lake to get my associates o Bachelor degree is required most places to get a job, so I’ll transfer somewhere o Not sure where o Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield

4. Graphic Designers Outlook Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers is projected to decline 35% from 2014-2024. Employment in computer systems design and related services is projected to grow 21%.

5. Salary Average pay is $46,900 a year Industry Average Salary Specialized design services$49,430 Advertising, public relations, and related services47,070 Wholesale trade45,360 Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers40,790 Printing and related support activities37,990

6. Requirements o Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field o Graphic designers often gain their initial experience through internships. o Certification programs are generally available through software product vendors. o Certification in graphic design software can demonstrate a level of competence and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage.

7. Important Qualities o Analytical skills o Artistic ability o Communication skills o Computer skills o Creativity o Time-management skills

8. Job Description o Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project o Use digital illustration, photo-editing software, and layout software to create designs o Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and illustrations that help deliver a desired message o Design layouts and select colors, images, and typefaces to use o Present design concepts to clients or art directors o Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into final designs o Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

9. Related Jobs o Art Director o Creative Director o Drafter (Architecture and Engineering) o Film and Video Editor o Graphic Designer o Industrial/Product Designer o Marketing Manager o Multimedia Artist/Animator o Technical Writer o Web Designer o These can all be obtained with a degree in graphic design