Things You'll Need:
- Online Career Search
- Drawing Supplies
- College Catalogs And Applications
- Portfolios
- Art And Graphics Software
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Step 1
Take drawing courses while you're in high school.
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Step 2
Be prepared to receive a college degree in fine arts or advertising with concentrations in graphic art and computer graphics. Although it's sometimes possible to work as a graphic designer without having a degree, much of your competition now graduates from college.
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Step 3
Visit the National Association of Schools of Art and Design Web site (nasad.arts-accredit.org) to compare the offerings of schools in which you have an interest. Make certain they offer training in current graphics-related computer technology and that their electives include business and finance courses.
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Step 4
Contact your top school choices to see if they require samples of your artwork along with an application. Be prepared for a possible interview.
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Step 5
Get an internship in the design department of a company near your college. It will look good on your resume, and you might make valuable career contacts.
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Step 6
Do freelance work whenever you can so that you will have a solid portfolio to show prospective employers when you graduate.
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Step 7
Pay attention to packaging designs and advertising trends in all forms of media.













Comments
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animo001 said
on 11/2/2008 does anyone know of the software that Graphic Designers use? I went to school for Business/Marketing and I am a self taught Graphic Designer. I have been using Photoshop to make logos, flyers and business cards.
phoenixflame said
on 10/22/2008 y not to use times new romans.??
i my self want to become an aspiring graphic designer.
and need a plan . this is my life long goal and need help . if you may . thanks vincentharveylee@hotmail.com msm add e-mail me
yekin said
on 12/25/2006 I was wondering how a self tutorial would work out, for now i cannot attend any design schools or courses, i want to learn on my own but i need the basic steps... Can anyone help me out?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you're designing packaging or web pages, always remember that less is more. Stay away from distracting patterns and stick to soft images or solid colors for backgrounds. And NEVER use Times New Roman!