• Create design of goods and printed materials
• Prepare texts and pictures for publication, whether print or web-based
• Deliver message in visual form as clearly as possible

Employment Opportunities Include:

• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Web Page Designer

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to use a computer as a design tool
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity

What Else Should Be Considered About This Program or Career Choice?

• Must be detail-oriented
• Must possess organization skills
• Be patient and persistent
• Be able to handle stress and meet deadlines

Recommended High School Courses:

• Computer graphics
• Drawing
• School newspaper
• School yearbook
• Photography

Basic Skills Needed in the Program and On the Job

Reading
The student must be able to recognize errors, such as spelling errors, when    proof-reading text.

Language

• Must possess excellent spelling and grammar skills
• Be able to communicate ideas to client/boss
• Be a good listener

Math
The student must be able to use a ruler to measure in inches.

Thinking Skills

• Must be able to multi-task, working on several projects at the same time
• Must be organized
• Good problem solver

Computer
The student must be computer literate and recognize that a computer is a tool for designing.

Helpful Information For a Student to be Successful in this Program:
To be successful, a student should be able to listen carefully, coordinating input from several different sources and then use logical thinking to supply a relevant design.  A student must combine creative thinking and rational thinking to produce a variety of solutions to a design challenge.  This process is often handled under the pressure of a deadline.