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matty_c
05-27-2006, 09:15 AM
Hello,
Can somebody guide me as to what are the latest training programs available to get started as a graphic designer? are these programs to be undergone through any training institutes? Are these available online, so one can undergo them at his own convenience without going to an actual trainer?
defjoe
05-27-2006, 01:35 PM
easiest thing to do is cheak want ads. see what employers are asking for. if they want you to be able to work with that then it's a good bet you should learn those.
and no you will have to pay for them
i'd be wary of doing any online course. I like to have contact with people.
KrispyKarim
05-28-2006, 06:46 AM
To learn the ins and outs of the software, check out www.lynda.com
1ooScreamingTrees
05-29-2006, 07:48 PM
Be weary of schools that talk up all of their "software training." They are not going to teach you how to be a good designer - they're going to teach you how to pad your resume with what looks like impressive facts, ie:
Profecient in: 37 Software Applications!
An employer is not going to hire you because you know 50 applications inside-out - they are going to hire you because your work is good. Simply knowing applications is not going to ensure that your design is of high quality.
What these technical institutions fail to realize is that applications are tools used to design, not the source of design. They try to inform their potential buyers otherwise.
Worrying about the software side of graphic design from the get-go is going to put you at a disadvantage down the line if you would like to pursue this career any further. Learning the technical aspects of a theory oriented practice is going to cause you to develop some very nasty habbits, which will be hard to break.
In my opinion, the best solution for those who are not able to return to college / don't want to go to college, is to self-educate through anything you can get your hands on. Always be learning, and never stop reading.
Avoid the software training for the standard design applications, which are relatively simple compared to applications which truly require hands-on training - and the amount of free resources out there is staggering.