R.G.D.
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- adazpay
Hello neighbors from the north. I have a question about this "Registered Graphic Designer" designation I just read about.
What is it?
How is it obtained?
How long and why does it exist?
Is it necessary to hold to practice design like doctors, lawyers and architects?
Thanks, I'll take your answers off the air.
- adazpay0
"Hello neighbors from the north."
The geography of "north" is Canada, by and by
- canuck0
I suppose its a good idea, kind of like the p.eng for Engineers; adds a level of credibility to your resume.
To apply you need a graphic design education, have been working for a few years, and then you have to write a test. I hear it can be tough to get.
Though I don't really know anyone with the RGD designation.
It's not that big of a deal right now. It's not like you need it to practice design, though maybe you should?
- canuck0
for those interested
- ********0
York University gives the RGD designation to everyone who goes thru their design program... [http://design.yorku.ca]
- canuck0
Are you sure about that 3rror404. I understand you have to have 3 years working experience to take the test (totaling 7 years with your education). Then you have to go to the examination board.
I know they have associate memberships for students etc.
- ********0
All of our full time faculty have the most advanced university degrees relevant to design education and 100% of them are full or provisional members of the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Each student is automatically provided with a student membership into this professional organization upon acceptance into The Joint Program in Design.
this is wat they say on their website
- Chip0
bah! load of shite
your portfolio should speak louder than letters after your name.
- adazpay0
So this designation is reserved for Ontario only?
"bah! load of shite
your portfolio should speak louder than letters after your name.Chip
(aug 11 04, 00:20)"That's true, too, Chip, but here's the thing: my type professor and I were talking back when I went to school about how there's no way right now to regulate the really horrible design that permeates America. Prof threw out the idea to certify designers like Architects.
Obviously there's problems; cheif among them that design is subjective and buildings could fall down if built wrong, but nevertheless the thought that one day there could be an exam that asks hopeful professional designers "Who designed Helvetica?" and the like would be great.
I think in America especially the abuse of type is prevalent. You know, big deal, right? I want to open up a convenience store and why not get my signage made by a print shop who employs my mom that finds it necessary to stretch and scale Arial to fit the sign. Ultimately, however, that undermines aesthetics.
I dunno, I saw that Registered GD thing while looking at Nick Shinn's bio (http://www.shinntype.com/Assets... and wanted to know anything about it.
Thanks for the responses so far. Havea good day, no unnecessary scaling of type today, please ;)
- Anarchitect0
unemployment with style?
- MLPROJECT0
is this just a canadian thing? sounds pointless