Tasks

30th September 2011

Graphic Design Job Profile Task

Your task is to use the internet to research and collect information on the job of a Graphic Designer. Things to include:-

• Description of the job

• How to become a graphic designer/ qualifications/ where to go to study

• The skills required to become a graphic designer

• The main responsibilities of the job

• The hours

• The pay

• Try to find three or four job adverts which are looking for graphic designers

Some websites that will help you with your research.

•http://www.skillset.org/

•http://myworldofwork.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/

•http://www.artshub.co.uk/uk/

•http://www.ukstandards.co.uk/

•http://www.prospects.ac.uk/

•http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/about-design/types-of-design/graphic-design/a-career-in-graphic-design

Upload your research to the blog and Mr Laing will comment on the information you have found.