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A Graphic Designer makes use of visual symbols such as lettering, diagrams and drawings to convey a message. He/She may design special packaging and promotional displays for a new product, or a distinctive logo for company stationery and products. He/She paints or draws pictures for books, magazines and films. Many do a variety of illustrations while others specialise in a particular field.
To be a Graphic Designer/Artist, you need a:
(1) Diploma in Visual Communication [Temasek Polytechnic]
OR
(2) Diploma in Design(Communication Design) [LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts]
OR
(3) Diploma in Multimedia [Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts]
Note: As requirements vary for different organisations, please check with the personnel department of your desired organisation or refer to advertisements in the media for further details.
Click here for Course / Programme Entry Requirements.
- ability to create concepts for design
- an active imagination
- ability to develop and criticise ideas
- a flair for original ideas
- ability to develop ideas in visual form
- ability and interest in drawing
- a keen sense of colour and form
- a positive attitude
- passion for art and design
Monthly income: $1,300
- Advertising agencies
- Multi-disciplined design consultancies
- Publishers
- Advertising and promotion in retail and service sectors
- Public affairs and multi-national companies with in-house design capabilities
Prospects:
The demand for Graphic Designers has increased greatly.
Related jobs:
Art Director
Visualiser
Typographer
Illustrator
Web-designers
Multi-media designers
(1) Temasek Polytechnic
School of Design
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 1800 7878 000
Fax: 6789 8220
Website: www.tp.edu.sg
Email: enquiries@tp.edu.sg
(2) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
80 Bencoolen Street
Singapore 189655
Tel: 6512 4000
Fax: 6337 3920
Websites: www.nafa.edu.sg and www.nafahub.com
Email: studentaffairs@nafa.edu.sg
(3) LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts
90 Goodman Road
Singapore 439053
Tel: 6344 4300
Fax: 6346 5708
Website: www.lasallesia.edu.sg
Email: enquiries@lasallesia.edu.sg
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