This presentation was part of a day-long symposium for educators and web designers to come together for talks about design principles, industry skills and standards as it applies to preparing students for careers in design.
4. “Graphic designers are expected to face keen
competition for available positions.
Many talented individuals are attracted to
careers as graphic designers. Individuals with
Web site design and animation experience will
have the best opportunities.”
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm#projections_data
"Keen” meaning there will be fewer job openings than job seekers
28. Techniques
Listing
Mind Mapping
Metaphors and Similes
Sketching
29. Critiquing
A student’s ability to verbally express their thought
process is one of the most overlooked but
important points to focus on before entering the
design workforce.
31. Describe: What am I looking at?
Analyze: How are the elements &
Principles of Design being used?
(print a cheat sheet)
Interpret: What are the goals?
Judge: Are those goals being met?
54. Staying Current
Online Resources
Networking
Community Involvement
Conferences
Collaboration
55. Online Resources
Make students aware that there are constantly
discussions about where the industry is headed
and resourceful articles about techniques
everywhere online. Assign blogs for extra reading.
57. Networking
(Online & Offline)
Building network isn’t just important for getting a
job, its important for doing a good job. Have
students create an account on a network
or attend an event.
61. Community (Online & Offline)
The design industry is an ecosystem, those who
give will also get. Have students comment on blogs
for extra credit or post assignments to wikis.
64. Conferences (& Events)
Organize a field trip or keep a running list on a
blog of upcoming conferences to attend. Students
get discounts to most, take advantage!
66. Collaboration
(With Industry Professionals)
Bring in or teleconference an industry professional
to just say “ hey, this is what’s new”!
69. Goal Oriented
Concepts
Design Thinking & Process
Environmental Adaptation
Staying Ahead of the Curve