Worth studying graphic design?
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Hello all,
I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in CIS in ’04. Within the last year or so, I’ve realized that I have a strong passion for graphic, web, and interactive design. I know that this is the field I want to work in and not just database/application development. I’m starting to think about the future and possibly going to grad school now that I’ve been in the work world for a few years, but I’m not sure what to do about my desire to work in design. I don’t think I could get a master’s in anything design related since my bachelor’s is in a different area of study. So, is it worth getting some formal education in design now? I wish I would have realized this before while studying for my bachelors.
I’d appreciate any advice/thoughts. Thanks.
- MrDaro0
If you're a masochist, go right ahead.
- ismith0
Only if you're willing to put as much or more effort into it than your previous Bachelor's.
- ninjasavant0
Have you considered human factors engineering?
- OSFA0
everything you need to learn is here boiy...
- CALLES0
dont stupy it... hand on learn it... maybe a class here and there and books... dont want to pay 80K to learn this
- fyoucher10
It's niice to have formal training but not necessary. Start from the bottom and work your way up. Teach yourself as you go along. Having knowledge with app dev will bring you a long way in the interactive world.
- Meeklo0
it is worth studying and learning anything you want.
ANYTHING
- CALLES0
wanna touch me... i know graphic design... go ahead... dont be scared
- dbloc0
it really depends on what you already know. If you know the programs, practice practice practice. do some research. I think it would help to take a few classes just to get yourself on the right track. A bachelors isn't necessary though.
- PromotionalUseOnly0
What is CIS
- ukit0
Having a degree of any kind is enough. If you have a good portfolio, no one will care that your degree is in something else. Or, rather, it might hurt you slightly, but not enough to justify the thousands of dollars and years spent.
- MSTRPLN0
- I'll add these to my list. Thankssuch
- "how to be..." is great.akrokdesign
- dibec0
It is always worth to study more. Always.
- PromotionalUseOnly0
design with code... use maths to your advantage... thats what i did at college, i got a third in my first term on my degree... but turned it around and got a first by the end
- PromotionalUseOnly0
...and check out some of the stuff John Maeda has to say
- such0
Thanks for the responses. I wouldn't plan on doing another bachelor's, but from some of the advice here, it would be worthwhile to take a few classes, get some good books and just teach myself as much as I can, create a portfolio and try to do some freelance work to gain experience. Any good book recommendations?
- all and every design and architecture books...robotron3k
- robotron3k0
a good graphic design school will show you how to make a great porfolio. It will teach you some design language and some schticks, but like anything once you graduate, it's all up to you, your skill, your ambition and above all, your ability to blow smoke up someones ass when you are out there looking for a job. of course, the most important skill is the blowing smoke up ass skill, you don't really need a porfolio if your good at that...
- Llyod0
if you're passionate enough about it you can learn it on your own.
- Llyod0
get the stack of books that are required reading for design students and read t hem.