Thursday, January 31, 2013

Intro to Graphic Design

What is a graphic designer?
A graphic designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography or motion graphics to create a piece of design.


What are the job responsibilities of a graphic designer?
The job responsibilities of a graphic designer are:
  • Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
  • Plans concept by studying information and materials.
  • Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
  • Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
  • Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
  • Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
  • Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
 What are the skills needed to become a graphic designer?

The skills needed to become a graphic designer are style,leadership,typography,creative thinking,print design and layout,web design and photography.


What education is needed to become a graphic designer?
Creativity, communication, and problem solving skills are educations needed to become a graphic designer. What kind of experience is needed to become a graphic designer?
Advancement is a kind of experience needed to become a graphic designer.
The comic sans font is "not a good font" for designers.  Why? 
It's over used and corny.


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