How To Become A Graphic Designer


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Graphic design is an exciting field that combines technology and art to create visually appealing designs for products, websites and more. If this interests you, keep reading to find out how you can become a graphic designer in South Africa.

Graphic designers must have an artistic flair and also be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. 

Graphic Designing As A Career

If you want to become a graphic designer, it's essential to have a creative mind and be able to think out of the box. You'll also need to be skilled at using computer programs like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Graphic designers often work as part of a team so communication skills are vital.

Graphic designers usually have a bachelor's degree in graphic design. They may also have an internship under their belt or some other type of work experience.

Do you you have a flair for design?

Find out what it takes to make it in this creative industry.

A graphic designer is not merely someone who can make things look good. These professionals are skilled at using shapes, colour and texture to enhance a product or brand.

The knowledge and use of design software forms an integral part of executing this skill.

As more businesses prioritise brand image, digital marketing and visual communication graphic designers are needed to appeal to clients and business partners.

This trend has opened up employment opportunities in the graphic design industry, creating a demand for brand and content developers, logo and web designers, visual journalists, illustrators, and for the more experienced professionals, creative arts directors.

Skills that are associated with high pay for this job are Illustration and Adobe InDesign.

Graphic Design Qualification

With a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, you can start a career as a graphic designer with an entry-level position at a design firm or advertising agency.

Would you like to pursue a career in this sector? Take the first step by checking out which institutions offering this course.

Design courses are also offered at most universities, so contact a university close to you to find out about their graphic design programmes.

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Are you the person whose maths book was half-filled with doodles?  The one who drew caricatures of your classmates and teachers? The student that could be traced by the drawings on school desks? If so, you are most probably well suited for Graphic Design.

 






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We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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