Helpful High School Courses
for Graphic Design
If you have a strong sense of the esthetic – an
eye for color and detail, a sense of balance and proportion,
and an appreciation for beauty, then you might consider pursuing
a degree in Graphic Design. But how do you go about preparing yourself
for such a career if you are currently only in high school?
Understanding Graphic Design Tasks
Before you can select specific high school
art classes, you first must understand what a career in graphic
design entails. In its broad sense, graphic designers plan, analyze,
and create visual solutions to communications problems. You will
use a variety of print, electronic and film media and technologies
to execute a design that meets clients’ communication needs.
This may entail developing promotional displays, marketing brochures,
logos, signage systems, and Websites.
Helpful High School Design Courses
To prepare yourself in the best way possible, you should start
taking various art and design classes while attending high school.
Additionally, you should take courses that will prepare you for
college as well. In terms of high school courses that will prepare
you for the specific occupation of Graphic Design, the following
list represents an excellent start.
Business:
Word processing
Business management
Finance
Marketing
Computer Science:
Computer graphics
CAD Design and Software
English:
Creative writing
Public speaking
Journalism
Fine & Performing Arts:
Art History
Drawing, painting, sketching
Art portfolio
Graphic arts and printing
Multimedia
Graphic design (No kidding)
While not all of these courses may be offered at your high
school, many are offered at local colleges and technical schools.
Remember that any additional technical and work experience you
can obtain while in high school will greatly help to prepare you
for your career in graphic design.
Make sure to also check out:
Graphic Design Schools
Graphic Design Job Descriptions
Illustration Jobs
Layout Artist Jobs
Picking the Right Graphic Design School
The Graphic Designer Salary
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