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Classes needed in order to become a graphic designer?
Hi, I am a 14 year old girl. I am going into ninth grade(high school for me) and my school starts next Monday. I signed up for journalism and computer editing classes but I would like to know what it takes to become a graphic designer(bachelors degree) I am very creative and I am an introvert but I think I would be a great graphic designer. So what classes would I need to take in order to become a graphic designer(bachelors degree). Thank you in advance!! (:
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Rahzie has got it covered.
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This market like the job market on the most part is very competitive. I'd therefore suggest you also
volunteer in your chosen profession.
It gets you noticed, and will help you get into Uni/get a job, above the competition.
It'll really give your CV a boost, especially as you say if you're an introvert. Then, your CV can speak for itself!
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So I know you're American-I live in the UK which is why the above site was British, but still it looks like you can work from home?
Try asking charities.
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Art, art history, and photography would be other very, very useful skills.
Being able to sketch, or even illustrate by hand can GREATLY expand the number of jobs you are qualified for as a graphic designer, as well as give you lots of practical experience that will cross over in the digital world.
Art history is absolutely vital. Pictures are a language in and of themselves, you can't write that language until you understand it. You need to know what styles, colours and themes come from what eras and cultures. Art history, especially contemporary art history, is the way you learn that.
Understanding the basic principals of photography is also not a bad idea if you want a job that makes use of them so much.
Not all of those courses will be things that you can take in highschool. (Most Bachelors in Graphic Design will require Art History credits anyways). But it's a way to start thinking about it.
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