What should I learn to become a graphics designer?

Graphic design is a huge field with lots of room for specialization. In fact most graphic designers will settle into a career focused on one particular area of graphic design. Those areas include (but aren't limited to) the following: Logo and corporate identity design, including branding and trademarks. read more

Below is an example of the subjects I had to take and learn to be a graphic designer majoring in multimedia: web design and animation. However, I am still able to do layout design, illustrations, brand identity and creative direction. read more

Additionally, succeeding as a graphic designer includes learning how to bid on contracts, market services and develop an ongoing client base. Graphic Design In-Depth Communication lies at the heart of a graphic designer’s job. read more

Anyone can learn the software, that's the easy bit. Design school gives you the time to learn and experiment. I got to try and learn about most of the disciplines drawing, painting, art history, fine art, photography, fashion, printing, graphic design etc etc. You also lean more from fellow students that you do in a class. read more