johnson-career


 * 1) The career that I am considering for this project is Graphic Design. Graphic Design is the skill of combining text and pictures to create something new among advertisements, books, magazines or any other source. What a person does with this career field is to create different visual concepts, by hand or different computer softwares, to inspire and captivate consumers. These people develop the overall layout and production for ads, brochures, magazines, reports, etc.
 * 2) Some skills that are needed for this career are Analytical Skills (look from the point of view of the consumer and develop the design to how the consumer would like it and if it shows the client's message), Artistic Ability (Be able to produce something that is appealing to the client and consumers), Communication Skills (Communicate with clients, customers, and other designers so the designs accurately reflect what is wanted), Computer Skills (Especially in today's age to be able to work on the computer to create and prepare different designs, Creativity (Think of new approaches to communicating different ideas to customers and develop unique designs that convey the message), and finally Time Management (There is the good possibility that different projects will be going on with different deadlines and being able to manage them all is important).
 * 3) For a graphic designer the kind of schooling that is required is at least a Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a field that is related to it. There are also those who have a bachelor's degree in another field can take technical training in graphic design as well. To get a degree in this field one can almost go to any postsecondary college, university, or independent institution. It is recommended that these designers take any basic art and design classes in High School if they are offered and designers need to keep up with the latest programs relating to their field.
 * 4) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2012 the year pay of a graphic designer was $44,150 per year or $21.22 per hour. Continuing on the lowest 10% in this field earned less than $26,00 and the top 10% earned more than $77,000. It would all really depend on where the designer is in their field.
 * 5) To get started it is best to have a well developed portfolio. A good portfolio will give a good competitive advantage. There are many school programs, when relating to graphic design, that can help build up a good portfolio for the student with classroom projects, internships, and other experiences that they might have. It would also be good to possibly have a certification in graphic design software to get another competitive advantage in this field. Before one can advance, though, a Graphic Designer needs at least 1-3 years of experience before being able to move up in their food chain.
 * 6) A typical day in this field would be generally working in their studio whether they work for a company or if they are a self employed designer or work from home many times. If they work for a company that has a graphic design department then the designer will more than likely work with a team of people to work on what is wanted by the owners or if it is a graphic design specific company then they would work on what is wanted by the customers they have. Many of these designers work full time but it all varies on schedule and work load. There is also those who are self-employed and adjust their work schedules to how they see fit for the clients.
 * 7) What I plan to do for the project is to create a small booklet that is like a mini portfolio in a way. The covers will be designed fully with contact information on the back of the book so as to not take away the first impression on the front. On the inside there will be just a small about me sort of thing. As for the rest of the pages there where be examples of different kinds of art works such as say a book cover or a company logo design. On some of the pages there where be just the pieces on other there where be a full spread with the full piece with zoomed in pictures of the original to highlight some of the details. My idea shows off my career because it is sort of like designing an advertisement for my self. Graphic Design is the layout and production of many things including ads and brochures. I'm creating a small brochure of myself showing off what I can do and creating some information along with a way to get in contact.

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