Name of Occupation: Graphic Designer

NAME OF OCCUPATION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

WORK DESCRIPTION: PRIMARY WORK TASKS Determine size and arrangement

of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

Research new software or design concepts.

Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.

WORK DESCRIPTION: TYPICAL DAY Develop graphics and

layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.

Use computer software to generate new images.

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer

TRAININGEducation required: Associate degree Bachelors of fine

arts degree

What majors are appropriate: Agriculture,

Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Visual and Preforming Arts

SKILLS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Abilities and Skills: Understand written work and

related documents Adjusts actions in relation to

others Talk to others to convey

information effectively Communicae effectively in

writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design

Give full attention to what people say Take time to understand the points

being made Ask questions as appropriate Don’t interrupt at inappropriate times Identify complex problems and review

related information to develop Evaluate options and implement

solutions. Consider the relative costs and benefits

of potential actions to choose the best one

Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of problems

Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Personality Characteristics

: Artistic

Enterprising Realistic

WORK SETTING:Where do people do this type of work? Well-lit and

comfortable setting Studio with access

to computers

How would you describe the work setting? Sometimes alone Sometimes working

with others Sitting at a

computer for long periods of time

SALARY:

ADVANCEMENT: Assistant art director Art director Design director Creative director of

an art or design department

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Outlook (2010-2020)

National = 13% increase in employment

GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITYIs this occupation limited to certain areas of country or particular kinds of places? Graphic designers

can work anywhere with access to a computer

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Certificates

What professional organizations are related to this occupation?

What are some of the pros and cons of this work?

Cons: You

don’t have a steady flow of work

Pros: You can

be creative

NAME OF OCCUPATION: PHOTOGRAPHER

WORK DESCRIPTION: PRIMARY WORK TASKS1. Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and

camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.

2. Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.

3. Review sets of photographs to select the best work.

4. Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.

5. Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.

6. Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.

7. Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.

8. Set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.

9. Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.

1. Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.

2. Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.

3. Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.

4. Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.

5. Produce computer-readable, digital images from film, using flatbed scanners and photofinishing laboratories.

6. Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touchup tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing.

7. Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.

8. License the use of photographs through stock photo agencies.

WORK DESCRIPTION: TYPICAL DAY Take pictures of individuals,

families, and small groups, either in studio or on location

Scan photographs into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission

Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments

Mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.

Photograph legal evidence at crime scenes, in hospitals, or in forensic laboratories

Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies

Direct activities of workers who are setting up photographic equipment

Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff

Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions

Load and unload film

TRAININGEducation required: Degree in

photography

What majors are appropriate: Communication,

Journalism, and Related Programs

Visual and Preforming Arts

SKILLS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Abilities and Skills: Talking to others to convey

information effectively. Being aware of others' reactions

and understanding why they react as they do.

Teaching others how to do something.

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Personality Characteristics

: Artistic Realistic

WORK SETTING:Where do people do this type of work? Studios On a set or location

of a event

How would you describe the work setting? Chaotic or orderly

depends on where you are

Uncomfortable Dangerous

SALARY:

ADVANCEMENT: assistants to experienced photographers news photographers editor positions photography teachers

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Outlook (2010-2020)

National = 12% increase in employment

GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY Photographers can

work anywhere

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: What professional organizations are related to this occupation? American Society of Media Professionals (ASMP) American Photographic Artists (APA) Professional Photographers of America (PPA) National Press Photographers Association

(NPPA) Photographic Society of America (PSA) Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Women in Photography International (WPI) African-American Photographers Guild (AAPG) Advertising Photographers of America (APA) The White House News Photographers

Association (WHNPA) Association of Independent Architectural

Photographers (AIAP) Association of Independent Architectural

Photographers (AIAP) Wedding & Portrait Photographers International

(WPPI) Editorial Photographers (EP)

What are some of the pros and cons of this work?

Pros: You can be

creative Cons:

It can be dangerous

You don’t have a

steady flow of work