What can I do with a degree in Graphic Design

Fields of Employment

Three Dimensional Design

  • Signage
  • Signage Systems
  • Packaging
  • Exhibition Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Promotional Display Design

Electronic Media Design/4 D Design

  • Digital
  • Multimedia
  • Film Title
  • Television Graphics
  • Video Games
  • Computer Graphics
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animation
  • Website Design
  • Interactive Media

Advertising

  • Creative Services
  • Art Direction
  • Production
  • Copywriting
  • Corporate Identity Design
  • Branding
  • Logo Design

Print Design

Employers

  • Advertising agencies
  • Business form companies
  • Computer systems design firms
  • Design firms
  • Film studios
  • Freelance
  • Government agencies
  • In-house creative departments
  • Internet media companies
  • Large retail stores
  • Motion picture production firms
  • Museums and attractions
  • Newspapers & Magazines
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Online publishers
  • Online retailers
  • Product design divisions of large corporations
  • Publishers including: Magazine, Periodical, Book, Directory, Newspaper
  • Publishing houses
  • Publicity firms
  • Radio & television stations
  • Software firms
  • Universities
  • Video game designers
  • Video production houses

Further Information and Strategies

  • Undertake internships, part-time, volunteer and vacation work to gain relevant experience and to contribute to your portfolio.
  • Become familiar with a range of computer graphics and design software packages such as Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Plan to stay up to date on new developments in the industry.
  • Approximately 3 in 10 graphic designers are self employed. Freelance designers must develop strong abilities in networking, sales and persuasion.
  • Join professional associations (e.g. The Australian Graphic Design Association and Australian Publishers Association) as a student member to gain knowledge about the profession.

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