Graphic Designer (Occupation Code : 216601)
Career Media
Description
Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communicating needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience.Tasks
Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.
Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research and thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients.
Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD).
Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.
Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches.
Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print.
Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programmes.
Developing interactive design.
Alternate Occupation Names
Lettering Designer
Commercial Artist
Film and Video Graphics Designer
Advertising Artist / Designer
Graphic Artist
Lithographic Artist
Calligrapher
Display Artist
Publication Designer
Art Director
Exhibition / Display Designer
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Degree 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Bachelor of Technology. 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Relevant Diploma at NQF Level 6
In order to enter the full-time one-year Bachelor of Technology degree you need to have a relevant Diploma on NQF Level 6 in addition to meeting other specific requirements. Admission may be subject to having a minimum pass mark in the final year of the National Diploma, proficiency tests, portfolios, experience and interviews. Please check the entry requirements of the institution of your choice.