1. Capstone Project
By: DeAisha Cutler

2. What is S.t.e.m stand for?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
STEM education is the integration of these 4 disciplines into the curriculum with a commitment to hands-on, collaboration, and cooperative language.
STEM education is critical thinking and problem solving

3. Why did I want to take This STEM course?
The reason I wanted to take this program is because I thought it was something that would be very interesting to learn about. I’m always willing to learn new skills especially dealing with technology.

4. What is A Graphic Design?
Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem- solving using one or more of typography, photography and illustration. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images, and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages.

5. Why did i pick this career?
I like math, drawing, and being able to be creative in your own way and this jobs involves a lot of that.The beauty of art has always attracted me and I have always loved being able to create it myself.Being able to do something that you love and also get paid for it is like a dream come true because you can never get tired of doing it.

6. How much are they paid?
Some freelance graphic designers charge more than $300 an hour (although $75 to $150 an hour is much more common, but the lowest that charge is about $25 to $50 an hour).
The median annual wage for graphic designers is $45,900. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,100, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $80,570.

7. What jobs can you pursue in with having a graphic Design degree?
Art Director
Creative Director
Drafter (Architecture and Engineering)
Film and Video Editor
Industrial/Product Designer
Marketing Manager
Multimedia Artist/Animator
Technical Writer
Web Designer

8. skills every graphic designer should have
Project Management
Typography
Creative Thinking
Print Design and Layout
Web Design
Photography
Networking
Communication
Social Media Marketing
Time Management

9. Tips to becoming a graphic designer
Join Design Organizations/Volunteer
STAY IN SCHOOL! (Earn a Degree)
Create your own Projects
Read Design Blog
Learn Software
Stay Current
Stay Motivated/Be Confident

10. Interesting facts about graphic designing
The term ‘Graphic Design’ was first coined the by William Addison Dwiggins in 1922.
The world’s first ever website was launched in the year 1923.
1980 was the time, when first computer based graphic design tools came into light.
Do you know that the meaning of term graphic is ‘to give a clear picture’?
The job opportunities in graphic design field are expected to be increase in large amount in 2018.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 13% increase demand for graphic designers by 2020.

11. Thank You :D Questions Concerns or comments