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As told by the name, the job entails planning and creating a design to promote things such as Logos Backgrounds Illustrations The occupation (Graphic Artist) is actually made up of many others All of which go through processes that regularly include Meeting with the client or company to understand their wants and goals of a product. Making a plethora of designs and reproducing/recreating the best on a designing program. Bringing the finished products back to the client for a final evaluation. What does a graphic designer do?
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It’s actually very hard to determine what a graphic designer will earn annually. Some novice designers may earn as little as $30,000*. On the other hand, some more skilled or acclaimed designers, may earn as much as 45,000*. ▪ *Because of many sources I was unable to get a stable amount ▪ *Graphic designers are not normally paid overtime Sometimes it depends on your design location and client; there are many places you could get your designs localized. “Jobseekers are expected to face keen competition; individuals with Web site design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.” – Bureau of Labor Statistics How much do graphic designers earn?
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In this occupation you must have A creative mind Good comprehension of computer programs Patience and ability to see the needs of a client Because the job doesn’t involve only drawing and computer skills it is not be uncommon to have Photographic expertise Good eye for olden, modern or other forms of art Promoting skills Knowledge of color, shade, hue, thus forth… ▪ Skills are dependent on occupation What skills do you need to be a good graphic designer?
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The growth of graphics in modern society has taken spikes in the past years due to things like Internet interactivity Television commercial advertisements Video game entertainment competition All of which are still growing in size and are opening new doors to new generations In fact the graphic design industry grows 13% nationally each year This opens up the gates of opportunity for almost any person with potential with jobs opening at 12,500 per year Interestingly 26% of all designers are freelancers (self employed artists) How is the economic stability of graphic designing?
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As said before, the occupation may vary but the knowledge is still all the more important Design Communications and Media English Language* Computers and Electronics Fine Arts Sales and Marketing** Customer and Personal Service** ▪ *Being multilingual is always better in any job opportunity ▪ **As independent freelancers these will be helpful What do you need to know how to be a graphic designer?
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You can take many classes to improve your skills including Art Commercial Art Computer Applications Desktop Publishing Drawing and Painting Graphic Arts and Printing Graphic Design Web Page Design Freelancers may be more interested in management skills like Accounting Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business What courses would be helpful to your success as a graphic designer?
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Really, most of the work encountered is not too physical, you will normally Sit for long period of time Repeat processes many times Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls ▪ These may lead to carpal tunnel but I’m no physician All of which will be done while on other occasions you will See details of objects that are less than a few feet away See differences between colors, shades, and brightness Speak clearly so listeners can understand Understand the speech of another person Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects How is graphic designing physically demanding?
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There will be many activities that you will encounter that have been mentioned before and others to know such as Talk to clients about design project Prepare sketches of images or logos Consider the clients' needs Draw samples of proposed layout or design Present to client for approval Draw and print illustrations and other images using computer software Decide on size and arrangement of images Make photograph layouts and develop film for client Designing layouts for magazines, business reports and Internet websites Produce credits for television or other film media Prepare drawings to show sequence for story development for film production Maintain archives of images and past work What are some activities will you encounter as a graphic designer?
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