I have a degree in Landscape Architecture where I studied design modules and learnt to use Photoshop, and I gained a skill in presentation and layout. I want to get into Graphic Design and I have created a portfolio of work using Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator to produce examples of brochure design, leaflets, posters, photography, advertising, marketing and corporate ID. I had a job for 12 months where half of my job was doing graphic design work using Coral draw. I am currently gaining experience (been doing it for 15 months now) as a Junior Graphic Designer at a Design company, but it鈥檚 occasional. I have done a course in Web design, so now I am capable of using Dreamweaver as well. Do I need to gain a formal qualification to get in to Graphic Design? or can I get in by having just having a portfolio and some work experience? Will employers ignore me because I have no formal qualification in GD?
it sounds to me like you should have gotten a minor! jk...you have all the experience that VC majors learn...so i'd say you're fine as long as you have that portfolio. if you want a certificate, try the local Vocational school. it'll be basic stuff, but you do get some sort of reccomendation and certificate for it, adn it's a very short program. personally, it sounds to me that you have more than enough experience to work as a graphic desinger!!
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went to a vocational schoolwhile in hihgschool for graphic communications
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