Career Project Brittany Gronda 2 nd hour 11/20/12

Possible Careers? Graphic Design Education(9-12) Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. The designer works with a variety of communication tools in order to convey a message from a client to a particular audience. The main tools are image and typography. education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory school

Working Conditions Graphic Design Education(9-12) Usually working in a studio where there is access to drafting tables and computers A safe and supportive environment, mostly in a classroom or lab

Training, Qualifications, and Advancement Opportunities Graphic DesignEducation(9-12) Training: A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field Background information of basic art Up to date with new and updated computer graphics and design software Qualifications: Time-management skills Teamwork Creativity Artistic ability Communication skills Computer skills Advancement Opportunities: Experienced(1 to 3 years of work) graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art or creative director, or other supervisory positions. Training: Must have a bachelor’s degree Some states require teachers to earn a master’s degree after earning their teaching certification and to major in a subject of education Private schools do not need to meet state requirements but would prefer teachers who have a bachelor’s degree and a major for a certain subject Qualifications: Patience Instructional skills Communication skills Advancement Opportunities: Leading less experienced teachers, principals, school counselors, or instructional coordinators

Earnings The median annual wage in May of 2010 was Graphic Design $43,500 Education (9-12) $53,230 Education (9-12) $53,230

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth projects an almost 20% increase in the number of graphic design jobs in the state by This trend is echoed by the U.S. Department of Labor which projects a similar growth rate nationally with an even higher job rate increase among those specializing in web design and design animation. The education provided by Central Michigan University’s degree in Graphic Design will prepare you for entry into this expanding field.

The secondary education program at Michigan State University emphasizes deep content knowledge in the subject(s) each student will teach in grades The College of Education works closely with departments and colleges across the University in which teacher candidates earn their degrees and take the subject matter courses required for their teaching majors and minors.

Degree/Training Graphic Design Education(9-12) Art History Courses Core Art Courses Graphic Design Concentration Courses Taking subject matter courses required for their teacher majors and minors Professional education courses in the Department of Teacher Education A 5 th year teaching internship The Michigan College of Education Degree

About $86,760 About $86,760 Degree Cost(4 years) Graphic Design Education(9-12) About $80,088

The Careers

Preference After researching these two careers I think that graphic design would be an enjoyable career. It’s a job where you constantly have to think outside of the box and be creative which I think is something I’m good at. So if I were to pursue this career it wouldn’t seem like work because I’d be doing something I’m good at and enjoy

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