B.A. (Hons) in Graphic Design

As the communications link between supplier and consumer, the graphic design professional conceives and executes concepts that inform, motivate, educate or sell.

Careers in Graphic Design

Graphic designers use a variety of media (print, electronic and film) and computer software to create art that meets a client’s needs. Design projects may include creating promotional displays and marketing brochures for new products, visual designs of annual reports and other corporate literature, or distinctive logos for products or businesses. Graphic designers are also responsible for the overall layout and design of magazines, newspapers, journals, and other publications, and may create graphics for television and computer-generated media.
Careers

Art director, package designer, design director, multimedia and Web designer, exhibition designer, retail identity designer, sign system designer, environmental graphics designer, corporate identity designer, editorial designer, production artist, staff designer.

Skills
Conceptual ability
Process development
Traditional and electronic comping skills
Presentation skills
Handcraft skills
Fresh and innovative ideas
Drawing ability
Advanced typographic skills
Communication skills
Computer skills, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver