For this activity, you will be creating a slide show presentation that explores a specific career in depth. Imagine that you will be presenting this slide show to your class on career day to help give other students an idea of what this career entails.
You will want to start by identifying a career that you might be interested in pursuing.
Next, you will do some research in order to create a comprehensive slide show that explores and explains the following information based on your chosen career:
• One slide introducing your career and giving a brief overview of the career/career field
• One slide explaining what is required (education, training) in order to work in your chosen career
• One slide describing personal interests or abilities that may be helpful in this career
• One slide outlining the basic financial aspects of this job (potential income) and trends in the field (Growing field? Declining field? More/less jobs becoming available?)
• One slide identifying various opportunities in your career field (entrepreneurial opportunities, ways to move up in the field, etc.)
• One slide exploring how obtaining this career might impact a person's personal or family life
• One slide with at least four interesting facts or information relevant to this career field One slide exploring how obtaining this career might impact a person's personal or family life
• One slide with at least four interesting facts or information relevant to this career field
Feel free to include relevant graphics or images in your presentation, as you want to make it visually appealing and engaging.
Your grade will be based on your ability to include all of the required information in an organized and creative manner. For more details on how you will be graded, please refer to the rubric below.
Career: Graphic Designer
Introduction Slide:
- Graphic designers create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
Education and Training:
- A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field is typically required. Some employers may also prefer a candidate with a master's degree. In addition, graphic designers must have a strong portfolio showcasing their work.
Personal Interests and Abilities:
- Creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for graphic designers. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are also important in this field.
Financial Aspects and Trends:
- The median annual wage for graphic designers in 2020 was $53,380. The field of graphic design is expected to grow by 3% from 2020 to 2030, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Opportunities in the Field:
- Graphic designers can pursue entrepreneurial opportunities by starting their own design firms or freelance businesses. They can also advance in the field by taking on senior or managerial roles within a design agency.
Impact on Personal or Family Life:
- Graphic designers often work on tight deadlines, which can lead to long hours and high levels of stress. However, the flexible nature of the work allows for remote options, which can lead to a better work-life balance.
Interesting Facts:
1. The first use of graphic design can be traced back to ancient cave paintings.
2. The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a standardized color reproduction system used by designers.
3. Graphic designers often collaborate with other professionals, such as copywriters and marketing specialists.
4. Adobe Creative Suite is a popular software package used by graphic designers for design projects.
By including all of these elements in your presentation, you will provide a comprehensive overview of the graphic design career field to your classmates on career day. Good luck!