Graphic Design Technology (A018 - 2011)
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At a Glance
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This degree program is designed to prepare the student to enter the graphic design field, especially as it relates to the printing industry. |
Employment Opportunities |
Students who complete this program may find work as Graphic Designers, Artists, Web Page Designers, Illustrators, Freelance Designers, or Junior Designers.
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Job Outlook |
The outlook for graphic designers is stable. A total of 9,490 average openings are expected for this occupation between 2006 and 2016.
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Salary Information |
The average annual wage is $45,340 for Graphic Designers. The entry annual wage is $39,728 and the experienced annual wage is $46,322.
Salaries vary depending on location, skills, experience, position, education, and organization.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Must have creativity, imagination, and artistic talent. Ability to understand and resolve design problems and communicate with clients. Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Good business and communications skills are important for graduates working on a contractual or freelance basis and they should have good writing skills. Time management skills are also helpful. Computer skills with Macintosh are a must. Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress. Is also important to develop organizational and planning skills; as designers work on multiple jobs during the same time period. |
| Career Path Notes |
The Graphic Design program is approved for transfer with Florida Atlantic University’s B.F.A. Graphic Design Program. Courses with an asterisk indicate transferability to FAU. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Develop an excellent portfolio and participate in an internship while in school to gain work experience. Learn as many computer software programs as possible (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator). Subscribe to graphic design magazines. An association with graphic design organizations is helpful in networking.
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a Graphic Designer in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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