Is There a Graphic Designer in You?

If Graphic Design is your passion, then turning it into a career is your key to a bright, successful future.

You have the talent. Now you can gain the background and professional experience you need to hone your skills in areas like:

• 3D Animation
• Game Design
• Web Design
• Print Design
• And Others...

Graphic Design is one of the most sought-after career fields for artistic, creative-minded individuals. As the business world explodes with demand for talented designers, artists and graphic illustrators, graphic art has become the new centerpiece of the visual communication world.

Most Graphic Designers can start with only an associate's or bachelor's degree. Degree programs provide graduates with the skills needed to enter fields like game design, film animation and TV production. Programs are available at colleges, junior colleges, professional schools and online universities nationwide.

Learn how to turn your talent into a rewarding career today by connecting with Graphic Design schools near you.

Graphic Designer Job Description

Graphic Designers create visual elements for a variety of media. They conceptualize and design layouts, graphics, animations, sequences, and other visual aspects of movies, television commercials, video games, websites, magazines, newspapers and advertising materials.

They may create designs by hand or use computer drafting programs, and in some cases they're responsible for keeping up to date on the latest trends in design and the newest drafting technologies.

Graphic designers are involved in projects like:

• Websites
• Magazines
• Film
• Television
• Advertising
• Games
• Posters
• Product Packaging
• And Other Areas…

Find out how you can gain the skills you need to become an expert in graphic design by using the search form to the right to find schools near you. You can then browse schools in your area and request program details from the ones that interest you.

Graphic Designer Training

Most Graphic Designers have an associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design. They usually find training at junior colleges, professional trade schools and private design schools, where they learn the basic concepts of design.

A typical curriculum may include:

• Studio Art
• Principles of Design
• Computerized Design
• Commercial Graphics Production
• Printing Techniques
• Web Site Design

Many design schools are selective about admitting students, so you may be required to submit sketches or previous works to gain entry into some schools.

Find a Graphic Design School near you by using the search form to the right. You can then browse schools in your area and request program details from the ones that interest you.

Graphic Designer Salary

Most Graphic Designers earn around $53,300 annually, with salaries ranging from $24,100 to $69,700. They earn more with experience and specialization.

According to the US Labor Bureau, average salaries for the most popular industries for 2006 were as follows:

Specialized design services	$43,410
Advertising	$41,600
Periodicals and books	$34,290
Printing support	$33,930
Newspaper publishers	$31,540

Find a Graphic Design School near you by using the search form to the right. You can then browse schools in your area and request program details from the ones that interest you.

Graphic Designer Job Outlook

Graphic Designer employment is predicted to grow by about 10% in the next decade according to the US Labor Bureau, adding around 26,000 new jobs.

Job competition is expected to be strong, with more experienced and better trained designers moving up more quickly. Designers with Web design and animation experience will be the most in demand, as well as those who are the most caught-up on current design trends. Designers with marketing and business management skills will also be in high demand.

You can learn the skills you need to become a Graphic Designer by using the search form to the right to find schools near you. You can then browse schools in your area and request program details from the ones that interest you.