2007-01-29 05:38:56 · 6 answers · asked by joe o 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
To get any good job, you will need a BFA inGraphic Design, or you neet to be really freaking good without school. There are some famous designers that have been, but you have the same amount of chance as being a pro-ballplayer.
There are many things you need to know besides the programs (adobe creative suite-InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, as well as Quark, Flash...etc.). A refinement for typography is just as important, if not more, than image creation.
For a portfolio, I would suggest 6-8 pieces that represent a variety of concepts (not in order of importance):
Logo, icon or symbol Design
(also) Identity Systems: Corporate logos, typefaces, colors, etc. all working together.
Book Design (yes, actual multi-page documents, not just covers)
Information Design
Typography
Large Format (posters)
Packaging structures
So aside from the actual artistic and aesthetic prowess involved, that would be my suggestion.
2007-01-30 04:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by moebiustrip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have some design talent, a good eye for co lour and a strong sense of composition. Then mac skills in programmes such as Indesign, Freehand or Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark and Dreamweaver or Flash. Your choice of programme will be closely linked to the kind of work you wish to do.
Its a rewarding career choice, and it can be exceptionally demanding. I speak from experience. But go for it
2007-01-29 08:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degree in Graphic Design is a good start.
2007-01-29 07:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The requirements can range from knowledge of using certain programs like Adobe CS2 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Quark to having good ideas that makes you stand out from others. You also have to be professional in presentation and developing ideas based on information provided by the client.
2007-01-29 05:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by moonlightcindyt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what the bureau of Labor Statistic says:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm#training
Be very Familiar with design software, pay attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and under pressure also are important traits.
Aside from the general education requirements,
potential clients look for originality, like something that
sets your work apart from the others.
If your looking to be employed by an agency having
a good reputation is obviously key.
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2007-01-29 10:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
booty kissing is the only requirement in most studios.
2007-01-29 11:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋