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Careers and Education in Graphic Design

1/23/2007

The ArtSchools.com Guide to Graphic Design Schools, Degrees, Financial Aid and More...
Think you like a challenge? Try this one. You're given the art director's concept sketches and the copywriter's input for text for the campaign's headlines and body. Next comes the photographer's ideas about what looks right for the campaign. And don't forget...the client's opinion overrides all of these ideas. Your job is to pull together all of these elements and marry them in a way that should inspire the client's audience to react to the message in a positive manner. It can be a daunting task, however, the rewards of this type of work are great. Working with a group of creative professionals, getting the to chance to express your ideas, and especially seeing your finished work makes you realize how much fun you had with the planning, creation, and execution of the project.

Introduction - Graphic design is a demanding and competitive field and today's designers need to have a good grip on more than just art. Traditional hand skills such as drawing, painting, and doing paste-ups, plus basic artistic concepts such as composition, color balance, and typography are still critical to understand, however with advances in technology, more and more design is done from scratch on computers. Because of these changes, graphic designers need to have an excellent working knowledge of various design and photo manipulation software packages in addition to understanding some basic business principles to succeed in this field. This article provides an overview of graphic design careers and how to begin your education as a graphic designer.

Graphic Design Schools - The world of graphic design is dominated by software - and understanding how to use this technology is extremely important. When it comes to selecting a school or program, be sure to pick one where you will learn about art and design concepts and fundamentals in addition to getting strong training in graphic design software. Check out this article to help you assess what you need to look for in a good graphic design school or program.
Graphic Design Degrees - You may have been artistically inclined your whole life. Getting a job as a graphic designer based purely on your talent is possible, however more times than not, graphic design degree holders are chosen over individuals with no formal training. Degrees in graphic design can come from a variety of educational sources and can be obtained over different amounts of time, depending on how specialized you want your education to be. This article will guide you through information to help you select the type of graphic design degree program that is right for you.
Financial Aid - Educational and training costs associated with becoming a graphic designer can get pretty high, depending on the type of school or program you choose and the length of time needed for completion. Discussed in this article are typical ways to find funding sources for your education as a graphic designer, in addition to some that are unique to the industry of graphic design.
Careers - As varied as the colors in a palette wheel are the opportunities for graphic designers because jobs can be found in nearly every industry imaginable. The article will introduce you to a variety of the businesses that employ graphic designers and talks about some of the more common positions that are filled by graphics experts.

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Careers and Education in Photography

1/21/2007

A career in photography is a great way to meld a passion and a paycheck. There's more to it, though, than just liking to take pictures. Those of you who get a solid education in the field are most likely to find steady work - and to try different avenues you hadn't initially considered. Did you know that there are food photographers? Forensic photographers? Fine Arts photographers? In the articles that follow you can find out about these different fields of photography plus how to pursue your education and launch your career:

Introduction - Richard Avedon: famous fashion photographer. Margaret Bourke-White: photojournalist for Life Magazine. Ansel Adams: master wilderness photographer. Annie Liebowitz: portrait photographer to the stars. Careers in photography can be diverse and exciting and this article will get you on your way to becoming a professional in this field.
Photography Schools - Nowadays, as a photography student, you need to learn how to use not only traditional Single Lens Reflex cameras but also high-tech digital cameras and photo editing software suites - in addition to learning about composition, lighting, processing techniques, and the business end of the field. This article explains educational requirements and what to look for when you're selecting from the multitude of programs offered in photography.
Photography Degrees - As with most professions, a degree can open the door to opportunity. In the field of photography, degree holders are often considered for jobs as commercial photographers, photojournalists, digital photo editors, videographers, and even educators. This article discusses some of the degree options and certifications you need to consider prior to pursuing a career in photography.
Financial Aid - With costs starting in the 20K range, the price of earning a degree in photography may be intimidating, but keep in mind that there are plenty of scholarship, grant, and loan sources available for you to check out.
Careers - Capturing special moments. Representing a corporation's products. Documenting today's news. Revealing an individual's personality. Professional photographers are skilled at handling these tasks and many more. Careers in photography are very diverse and can go from extremely creative to downright business-like. This article provides helpful hints on planning for, finding, and landing the job in photography that's best suited for you.

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