Career Project Brittany Gronda 2 nd hour 112012
Career Project Brittany Gronda 2 nd hour 11/20/12
Possible Careers? Graphic Design Education(9 -12) �Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. The designer works with a variety of communication tools in order to convey a message from a client to a particular audience. The main tools are image and typography. �education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory school
Working Conditions Graphic Design �Usually working in a studio where there is access to drafting tables and computers Education(9 -12) �A safe and supportive environment, mostly in a classroom or lab
Training, Qualifications, and Advancement Opportunities Graphic Design Education(9 -12) � Training: � A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field � Background information of basic art � Up to date with new and updated computer graphics and design software � Qualifications: � Time-management skills � Teamwork � Creativity � Artistic ability � Communication skills � Computer skills � Advancement Opportunities: � Experienced(1 to 3 years of work) graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art or creative director, or other supervisory positions. � Training: � Must have a bachelor’s degree � Some states require teachers to earn a master’s degree after earning their teaching certification and to major in a subject of education � Private schools do not need to meet state requirements but would prefer teachers who have a bachelor’s degree and a major for a certain subject � Qualifications: � Patience � Instructional skills � Communication skills � Advancement Opportunities: � Leading less experienced teachers, principals, school counselors, or instructional coordinators
Earnings �The median annual wage in May of 2010 was Graphic Design $43, 500 Education (9 -12) $53, 230
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth projects an almost 20% increase in the number of graphic design jobs in the state by 2012. This trend is echoed by the U. S. Department of Labor which projects a similar growth rate nationally with an even higher job rate increase among those specializing in web design and design animation. The education provided by Central Michigan University’s degree in Graphic Design will prepare you for entry into this expanding field.
The secondary education program at Michigan State University emphasizes deep content knowledge in the subject(s) each student will teach in grades 6 -12. The College of Education works closely with departments and colleges across the University in which teacher candidates earn their degrees and take the subject matter courses required for their teaching majors and minors.
Degree/Training Graphic Design �Art History Courses �Core Art Courses �Graphic Design Concentration Courses Education(9 -12) �Taking subject matter courses required for their teacher majors and minors �Professional education courses in the Department of Teacher Education �A 5 th year teaching internship �The Michigan College of Education Degree
Degree Cost(4 years) Graphic Design About $80, 088 Education(9 -12) About $86, 760
The Careers Similarities Differences Workplace Training Creativity Social/Personalit y Qualifications Pay Job Opportunitie s
Preference �After researching these two careers I think that graphic design would be an enjoyable career. It’s a job where you constantly have to think outside of the box and be creative which I think is something I’m good at. So if I were to pursue this career it wouldn’t seem like work because I’d be doing something I’m good at and enjoy
SOURCES � http: //www. aiga. org/guidewhatisgraphicdesign/ � http: //www. thefreedictionary. com/secondary+education � http: //www. bls. gov/ooh/Arts-and-Design/Graphic-designers. htm � http: //www. bls. gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-schoolteachers. htm#tab-5 � http: //education. msu. edu/academics/undergraduate/#secondaryeducation � http: //www. cmich. edu/academics/comm_finearts/CCFADepartmentof Artand. Design/Pages/graphic_design. aspx
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