what is graphic design?
an exploration of the process behind graphic design www.beckyshannon.com
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Graphic designers combine artistic ability with technical knowledge to create designs used in print and electronic media. First-year courses introduce students to graphics software, typography and design fundamentals that are essential for success in the graphics media industry. Second-year students apply these skills in a unique instructional setting that blends marketing and advertising concepts with art production. Design ability is strengthened through instruction in printing, pre-press, and finishing operations. A fourth semester course prepares students for employment through career and portfolio development. The graphic designer’s employment opportunities are varied and competitive. Designers find employment as graphic designers and graphic artists with advertising agencies, printing companies, corporate art departments and publishers; as online web site developers; in public relations firms; and as free-lance designers. Earning potential increases with extended and varied work experience. Lean more at www.westerntc.edu
50 Responses to “what is graphic design?”
Presentation is O.K but doesn’t communicate enough.
Love the soundtrack though
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fuck man who in the fuck chose the soundtrack !
Great video; but I think the message focused more on the science of graphic design and not enough on the creative art that graphic design is to me (and others)–which is partially ironic because the video itself is very creative. To me, graphic design is a marriage of creative art and technology to communicate ideas effectively.
#LOL What a ridiculous way of explaining what Graphic Design is. I’m a Graphic Designer and I co-own a Graphic Design Agency, and I literally fell asleep to this.
@vonspawn youre forgetting the BIGGEST thing we copy ideas from…..Stumble.com
lol
Yeah, I get where you are going but what about instant inspiration and out of the box conjuring of imagination straight off? Good work fella but at the heart of design is art, don’t concentrate on the science too much or things will get stale… Mick Jagger can’t sing but the stones are ace and always will be…get me? Don’t take this as disrespect, just my point of view…
Thanks thats didnt help at all
or something plain like my chan
it’s too hard graphic design?
This is what i want to be when i grow up <3
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this is random i know but i really think that the answer to this question is easy: Jack Moose is graphic design/design/illustration/visual arts and film, what else do you need?
that makes me not want to do graphic design
thnks
Very nice, thank you
This was really good! I’m doing a school project on Graphic Designers and I was wondering if I could use your video as a visual. Of course I will give you credit for your video, I just wanted to show it to my class to help enhance my project. So would it be okay?
Do not assume it doesn’t work before you even tried.
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You forgot the computer (MAC or PC) and the graphic design books we use to copy design ideas from.
pretty kool :]
EUROSTYLE!
@bonzobilly Prismacolor pens. You can tell by the cap…but the pen doesn’t matter if you’re good at what you do
@pyramidhead138 i dont no!
@RadCelt Listen, I agree with you. But there is big BUT. Graphic Design schools are just not really teaching kids what is asked from them in the real world. And in today’s crumbling market they literally want a PRODIGY out of Junior designer. They want them to know; marketing, design, web, mechanicals, sales, pr, supervising, and even I’ve seen at some posts online they want designers to do HR stuff too. It’s just not what creative minds are meant to do. Everyone has their own pace.
@docrock66: LOL… Let’s get real – No one will hand it to you! What you’re saying is enrollment should be restricted. The fact is – it’s a glamor industry – where one learns has nothing whatever to do with success or lack thereof – (what matters is knowledge, skills and ability – and you can get that from many places – traditional and elsewhere) – Want to be a successful designer? Learn Biz skills too – written/verbal skills, sales & marketing (you obviously need a good portfolio as well)
@docrock66 i understand ur point. In italy we have limited number of students that can enter design universities. However i think that if u are among the best designers and u r creative, you’ll find a job, no matter how many competitors are out there.
@aliniaz It does. Even if you’re having trouble trying to make a career out of it, you can still enjoy it.
does anyone know what market pens they were using?
Yea, good, but the price ? how many per year ? ……….. no answer, that right, it’s too expansive for the majority of student ! like me for exemple !
@docrock66, yeah I understand where your coming from. It depends on the agency that’s hiring you. Many require a certain level of discipline as far you being able to design something within the interest of a company, rather than a personal infatuation. If that were the case, it would fall under Fine Arts, towards which self-expression is more robust. There is a difference between a person who draws Anime and one that does Business Advertising.
@EZA757 Thanks for your response, you’ve read my mind. I feel that some people just choose to be designers, because they assume it might be easy or they just need to declare their major because they have been without one for so many years. There should be strict tests, and screenings before entering design school in my opinion. That way students can compete with one another, and not just pull together poor and weak work at the end of the weekend.
@docrock66, I’m a graphic designer. I’m working on my BA at the moment. Yet, before I even came into my major, I was self-taught at Graphic Design. I was using Ai CS2 back in high school as well as Ph and AiD. My first year of design class, I already became familiar with all the programs while others had no clue on how to work an anchor point. So, it some sense, there is an advantage. Only way you’ll make money, is if you beat out the competition. Jobs are like that period.
of all the things i COULD be doing with my life, it always makes me wonder; “Why am I still doing security?”
@docrock66
not only in America
The problem with that is that there is way too many programs in America that teach graphic designs. Saddest part is that there ain’t as many design jobs in comparison to the design programs. Graduate students don’t only compete with the people that have degrees, but they also compete with the people who are self thought designers. There should be guidelines in this country on how many students per year can enter a design programs.
i’m in the yearbook staff and we have to do a lot of graphic design stuff and yea you do have to meet tons of deadlines!! plus you have to learn to accept criticism.
Thank you for that message about graphic design. That really sets the rules.
Who wants a graphic design job? It’s cut throat and lousy pay. If you partner up with somebody they’ll steal your clients and you come to work to an empty studio. “Here’s $5! Make me a logo!”
if your a graphic design degree can i have you so i can get a job
Graphic design is a club with spikes on it- James Victore
Not all this “create brochures” crap.
Oh, I’m a graphic designer degree and I’m an artist too, so the design is an art because the art is creative and inspirational!! I love this video, good job!
You cared enough to share your thoughts!
and on and on and on…shut up no one cares
Or Behance…
Design is NOT art…
Good Art Inspires. Good Design Motivates.
Good Art Is Interpreted. Good Design Is Understood.
Good Art Is a Taste. Good Design Is an Opinion.
Good Art Is a Talent. Good Design Is a Skill.
Good Art Sends a Different Message to Everyone. Good Design Sends the Same Message to Everyone.
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