Graphics Design for Beginners

A graphic designer, or graphic artist as they are also known, is a person who places together images or motion graphics (or both) with typography in order to produce their work. They will primarily create such work for printed, published or electronic forms of media (newspapers, magazines, TV, film, internet) for use in advertising.

However, there are some graphics designers whose work makes them responsible for illustration, typesetting and web design. But as these are speciality subjects within the field of graphic design, only someone who has taken training in this particular field will work on such projects as these.

The main responsibility of a graphic designer is to present information in such a way that, not only can it be easily accessed, but also it looks pleasing to the eye.

Qualifications in Order to Become a Graphics Designer

If you wish to attain a position as a graphics designer, most companies now require them to have a Bachelor’s degree, but there are some positions which will only require you to have an Associate degree instead.

Now let us take a look at the types of degrees you will require for certain positions within the industry of graphics design.

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree Programs in Graphic Design

These programs are offered by many universities and colleges, as well as private design schools around the country.

The program of lessons that you will take in order to attain your degree include studio art, the principles relating to design, how to design using a computer, learn about various different printing techniques, the production of commercial graphics and also about designing for a website.

Associate Degrees and Certificates in Graphic Design

These are courses which a person will take for 2 or 3 years at one of the many professional design schools that have now been set up across the country.

Normally, these courses will focus on the more technical parts of graphic design. Plus, they will include very few additional sections to the course relating to liberal arts.

Is Graphics Design Degree Essential 

 For those high school students who are interested in a career in graphics design, many have wondered if it really is that essential for them to attend a college, university or design school to get their degree or certification in Graphic Design.

Although you may be good at sketching or painting and other forms of artwork, or can use software such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Flash and think you can design well and are able to find a position within a company, you are lucky…that may not always be the case.

Even if you are good enough at what you do, any potential employer of a graphics designer likes to know that this person understands the processes of graphic design completely. They also want to be able to know that you will not have difficulty working with others. Plus they want to know that you understand all the various aspects relating to design including:

•                       Design Principles 
•                      Art and style of printing (typography)
•                      Color
•                     The art of selling something to a target audience

But if you want to be assured of getting not just a job, but a good one, then you will need to attend a good design school, university or college in order to obtain your degree.

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