Graphic Design Technology Competition

If you have a creative flair, are good with computers and are keen on creating eye-catching designs as well as art, then you may be interested in a career in graphic arts.

What does Printing & Graphic Arts involve?
  • Preparing comprehensive layouts of the design by hand or using techniques such as:
    • Photography
    • Illustration
    • Computer-generated imagery
  • Talking to clients to get a clear understanding of their visual communication needs
  • Presenting designs to clients for approval and then modify as required
  • Preparing completed designs for print or electronic media
  • Inputting, transferring, manipulating and managing electronic data for a variety of output devices
  • Supervising all design production stages including arranging and supervising printing
What employment opportunities are available in Graphic Design Technology?
  • Design studios
  • Advertising agencies
  • Marketing and public relations companies
  • Large companies with advertising departments
  • Printing firms
  • Publishing or the media
  • Self-employment
Further pathways available in Graphic Design Technology include:
  • Graphic art manager
  • Brand identity designer
  • Illustrator
  • Layout artist
Could Graphic Design Technology work be right for you?
  • Are interested in design, art, computers and marketing
  • Are creative and imaginative
  • Have an eye for detail and accuracy
  • Have computer skills
  • Are able to work under pressure