According to Wikipedia Graphic Design is a creative process, referring to artistic and professional disciplines that focus on visual communication and presentation.
The term Graphic Design has many aspects from advertising to typography and is often referred to as Visual Arts or Information Design. To be a graphic designer means being able to combine words, symbols and images in such a way that it conveys a visual representation of ideas and messages. As quoted by Saul Bass, “Design is thinking made visual.”
A qualified Graphic Designer is trained in advertising, corporate identity design, including logos and branding, publication layout for magazines, newspapers and books, product packaging and more. Over the next few weeks I am going to break down graphic design into various aspects and hopefully give a clearer understanding of what it means to be a graphic designer. First up…
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How much does a beginner graphic designer make per month?
Hi Peter, it depends on your qualification and where you work. On average, Junior Graphic designers can expect to get between R4 000 and - R8 000 per month.
Hi Erica, my son is in grade 11 and is very keen on graphic design, they have to do work experience this year at the end of term 3 what companies offer this we are based in Pietermaritzburg, please advise thanks so much
Sorry Pippa, I am not sure. Maybe contact a few companies in Pietermaritzburg.
Hi Erica i would love to know that will i be able to get a scholarship or a loan if i want to study graphic designing.
Hi Boitumelo, it depends where you study. When you apply, check to see if the school provides financial aid.
I would like to learn more about Graphic Design I'm doing Art and Design at public college I am not sure if I can draw,but I used to draw very well,when I was young,but now I can't draw I wonder if I am in a right position.
I too
Hi Erica
I'm doin grade 11 and I felt in love with graphic design. so at my school we don't have any of graphic design subjects...so what can I start with so that when I finish matric I could dig in graphic design.... I really love it n I want to do it as my career.
please help..
Thanks.
Hi Ngwako, you don't need to do graphic design subjects to study graphic design, see my post Study Graphic Design: Admission Requirements. You will also need to submit a prescribed portfolio so you do need to be a creative person.
Hi I want to study graphic design but I can't draw and I also did my matric years ago like 14 years ago when maths was not compulsory and I'm just wondering what portfolio are they looking for because if you have never done graphic design before and don't know and want to learn about it
Hi Daniella, you need to be creative to study Graphic Design. With regard to required subjects, see my post Study Graphic Design: Admission Requirements
Thanks