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By TACP Staff on November 14, 2021
Graphic designers are experts who combine their artistic and technical skills to communicate visual messages to their intended audience. Sometimes called commercial artists, these professionals work in virtually every industry. Using two such diverse skillsets means that the best post-secondary programs integrate learning both the art and science of graphic design while building a professional quality portfolio.
As technology continues to advance, graphic designers are continually challenged to use artistic innovation to reach their audience. Listed below are South Dakota’s foremost colleges – they have rigorous standards and outstanding arts programs.
Graphic design graduates enter the workforce with the skills and professionalism that many employers in many industries find very desirable. Frequently however, incumbent graphic artists find themselves competing fiercely for available jobs in their preferred field because of the many talented people who are attracted to careers in the same field.
According to Careerinfonet.org’s employment trend data, the outlook for graphic designers is favorable. In South Dakota alone, job prospects are expected to increase by 8% from now until the year 2020. The percentage equates to approximately 30 new job openings every year – a rate consisting mainly of new job growth.
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