Web Design

Although formal training is not strictly necessary, it is very difficult to become skilled enough to make a living without some training. Roughly 70% of graphic designers do go to college and typically major in art, or art history, or product design. Associate degrees and certificates in graphic design also are available from professional schools. These programs generally concentrate on the technical parts of graphic design. Graduates of 2-year programs in general are eligible as assistants to graphic designers or for jobs that entail technical skills only. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/) currently accredits about 250 postsecondary institutions with programs in art and design.

Employment of graphic designers is anticipated to flourish as the need for these professionals continually increase from advertisers and computer design firms. Continuing development of the Internet will likely present numerous job opportunities, principally due to the demand for graphic designers to develop Web page design. As businesses maintain emphasis on visually attractive concepts for use in communications, publications, package design, advertising and marketing, and television and video production, the skill of a graphic designer will be needed