Hi,
I am considering a career in graphic design but I have a few concerns. I graduated in 2008 with a degree in Multimedia Computing and Psychology. I thought about pursuing a career in UX design, and have tried to find work but been unsuccessful in these difficult times. I have no portfolio and was thinking that I should maybe do a course in graphic design which would further my knowledge (learnt at uni) in photoshop. I would probably be looking at a course for 6-12 months.
My first concern is that not having an actual degree in graphic design, will i be at a massive disadvantage with other more qualified competition (with graphic dsign degrees) for entry level jobs? Or is it all about the portfolio?
How similar is graphic design to UX design? Would it be easy to transfer your skills across?
Does graphic design require very artistic skills? I am not very god at hand drawing...
Any other advice or info about making this break into graphic design would be much appreciated : )
I am considering a career in graphic design but I have a few concerns. I graduated in 2008 with a degree in Multimedia Computing and Psychology. I thought about pursuing a career in UX design, and have tried to find work but been unsuccessful in these difficult times. I have no portfolio and was thinking that I should maybe do a course in graphic design which would further my knowledge (learnt at uni) in photoshop. I would probably be looking at a course for 6-12 months.
My first concern is that not having an actual degree in graphic design, will i be at a massive disadvantage with other more qualified competition (with graphic dsign degrees) for entry level jobs? Or is it all about the portfolio?
How similar is graphic design to UX design? Would it be easy to transfer your skills across?
Does graphic design require very artistic skills? I am not very god at hand drawing...
Any other advice or info about making this break into graphic design would be much appreciated : )