If I want to be a graphic designer, do I major in art or minor it?

I would be talking to a counselor and not depending on strangers who may not have any idea what a graphic designer is,

minor. graphic design in a core principle in itself, Majoring in art is irrelevant really. whatever you can draw on paper isn't the same as graphic design which incorporates digital 3d aspects.

Summary Report for:

27-1024.00 - Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Sample of reported job titles: Artist, Creative Director, Creative Manager, Design Director, Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Online Producer, Production Artist, Publications Designer

Technology Skills

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Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Autodesk AutoCAD Hot technology ; Bentley MicroStation Hot technology ; Dassault Systemes CATIA Hot technology ; PTC Creo Parametric

Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign Hot technology ; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress

Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud Hot technology ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop Hot technology ; Microsoft Visio Hot technology ; Trimble SketchUp Pro Hot technology

Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects Hot technology ; Apple Final Cut Pro; MAXON CINEMA 4D; YouTube Hot technology

Web platform development software — AJAX Hot technology ; Drupal Hot technology ; Hypertext markup language HTML Hot technology ; JavaScript Hot technology

Hot technology Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

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Knowledge

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Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Education

Percentage of Respondents Education Level Required

62 Bachelor's degree

15 Associate's degree

8 Post-secondary certificate Help

Major

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