I am considering pursuing this type of field and am wondering if there is any difference between the two? Also, would my lack of drawing skills hinder my ability to succeed in such a career?
2007-02-20 11:34:48 · 3 answers · asked by Leah Z 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
graphic design has a more engineering approach ....
2007-02-20 12:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by kalatorul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphic design these days is typically done on the computer with Photoshop, Quark, etc. used to communicate an idea or concept (advertising, logos, etc.)
Graphic arts are traditional forms of media (drawing, typesetting, etc.) used to used to communicate an idea or concept (advertising, logos, etc.)
The inability to draw certainly COULD be an issue. But I have encountered many design professionals who can create masterpieces with computer graphics software but couldn't draw worth a dime.
2007-02-20 11:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by peersignal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the terms are interchangeable.. i've worked under both labels doing the same thing.(but i prefer to be called a graphic artist)
a long time ago you had to know how to draw to become a graphic artist because it was necessary to create your own art elements. but today everything is done on computer with electronic clipart & photos. i know a lot of graphic artists that don't know how to draw.
2007-02-21 20:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Helen3879 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋