What Can I Do With A Major In...
Graphic Design |
| This field of study focuses on developing artistic skills and creative vision for commercial applications. Studio work in design concepts, image, color, topography, multimedia and computer aided design is emphasized. Techniques and knowledge of managing client relationships are explored in the areas of determining and fulfilling client needs, marketing, accounting and production scheduling. Career options are found in corporations, commercial art firms, media, manufactures and advertising agencies. |
CAREER POSSIBILITIES* |
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| Cartoonist | Topographer | Film Editor |
| Art Director | Assistant Media Planner | Advertising Account Manager |
| Design Assistant | Photographic Editor | Art Editor |
| Teacher | Fashion Illustrator | Web Master |
| Model Designer | Police Artist | Director of Communications |
| Publications Coordinator | Exhibit Designers | Print Layout Artist |
| Costume Designer | Textile Designer | Public Relations Assistant |
| Package Designer | Newsletter Editor | Publicist |
| Creative Services Manager | Production Assistant | Marketing Assistant |
| Editorial Designer | Graphics Editor | Animator |
| Commercial Artist | Publicity Director | Print Maker |
| Display Coordinator | Catalog Art Coordinator | Advertising Layout Assistant |
| Furniture Designer | Landscape Designer | Cover Designer |
| Toy Designer | Stage Scenery Designer | |
| *positions are at various levels, some of which require graduate degrees | ||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES |
Books Available at theOffice of Career Services:Becoming a Graphic Designer by Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandes Career Choices for Students of Art by Career Associates Career Opportunities in Art by Susan Haubenstock, and David Joselit |
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