Graphics
Graphics is based on ideas and designs that create thought and interest. It is a course that requires good drawing skills. It will teach you how to solve creative problems with flair, imagination and personal initiative.
Graphics will also enable you to work on ‘real’ projects and develop your creative skills using industry software packages.
You will develop useful communications skills as you will have to work in a team and you may have to present your ideas to the customer.
Studying graphics will open doors to many creative careers. It combines well with English, computer science, media and art and design.
Selection of jobs using the subject Graphics
- 3D printing technician
- Advertising art director
- Advertising media planner
- Art editor
- CAD technician
- Computer games developer
- Costume designer
- Dressmaker
- Fashion designer
- Footwear designer
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Kitchen and bathroom designer
- Marketing manager
- Media researcher
- Photographer
- Set designer
- Software developer
- Textile designer
- User experience (UX) designer
- Visual merchandiser
- Web designer
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Check out more than 800 other job profiles, the above list is just a selection of jobs where an interest in graphics could take you, there will be loads more!
Examples of apprenticeships that relate to graphics:
- Assistant technical director (visual effects) - Level:4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education). Typical length:18 months
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Watch a short film on Art and Design apprenticeships here.
Examples of college courses that relate to graphics:
- Level 3 Graphic Design at Bath College
- Art and Design at Wiltshire College
- T-Level Digital Production, Design and Development
Examples of degree courses that relate to graphics:
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If you love this subject and want to take it forward, what else can you do right now?
Watch related videos
You can watch some great videos of people who are working in jobs that use graphics on Careerpilot or on the BBC Bitesize website.
Do a free, short, online course to find out more about graphics (looks great on your CV too!)
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More general
- Do the Careerpilot Skills Profile so you can identify all the skills you can talk about when you apply.
- Look at the 'I want to be creative in my working life' section
- Search for courses and apprenticeships related to Business.