Graphic Design Technology
Combining the skills of design, art, typography, typesetting, illustration, printing, and publishing to create graphic designs for both online and printed publications.
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Why is this skill important?
Graphic Design Technology can employ a variety of specialists within a single team, that might include a graphic designer, graphic artist, prepress operator, typographer, typesetter, type designer, image manipulation specialist, illustrator, art director, production manager, digital printer, information designer, publisher or packaging specialist.
They will work closely with clients from the research and planning stage, working through all aspects of the production and printing process, to create a strong visual identity.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Complex problems
- Using computers
- Being creative
You should also take a look at:
- Creative Arts and Fashion
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Contestants will be tasked to develop an idea in appropriate industry specific software.
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Demonstrating research and planning is an important part of this Skill.
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Competitors will be judged on creation of the layout and specific elements of design.
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The finished product must be set up with the correct technical specifications ready for online publication.
