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ART CAREER

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the graphic designer job description includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of websites, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you. The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

What is a graphic designer? 

Career Opportunities

School of choice
School of choice

Parsons school of design / the new school

Manhatten new york

SCHOOL INFO
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SWEETS
SCHOOL INFO
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Acceptance rate

35%

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Tuition:

49. 690

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Graduation rate

81%

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GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE

Graphic Design (AAS)

The AAS Graphic Design program at Parsons helps students develop the conceptual foundation and skills needed to become creative professionals guiding the growing graphic design industry

Required courses below

REQUIRED COURSES
REQUIRED COURSES

high school students interested in graphic design should take basic art and design courses in high school, if the courses are available. Many bachelor's degree programs require students to complete a year of basic art and design courses before being admitted to a formal degree program

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​Principles of design and color

  • Desktop publishing

  • Two-dimensional and three-dimensional design

  • Graphics for the web

  • Digital photography

  • Multimedia and animation

  • Photoshop Image Design and Editing

  • Vector Graphics (Illustrator)

  • Website Design              

  • Animation for the Web               

  • Digital Typography

  • Graphic Design and Layout

Opportunities in the community

If you are between 15 and 24, have an interest in art and culture, you can join the AGH Youth Council. This group works together with AGH staff to create activities that are both youth-centred and youth-directed. All activities are free for everyone. 

Art in the park is an event hosted by the Oakville art society that takes place during august every year. You can sign up to showcase your art and look at other artists art.

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Art in the Park

Oakville Art Council

The Oakville art council is a non-profit charitable organization that serves a membership of artists, art organizations, and the general public. OAC volunteers can help with different tasks such as running events, helping with administrative duties and acting as an art ambassador.

Career opportunities & information

Graphic Design

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