Graphic and multimedia designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes, and create special visual effects, 3D models and animations for computer games, film, interactive and other media.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Produces or oversees creation of the final product.
• Liaises with other parts of the production team to ensure graphic design fits with other elements, processes and timescales.
• Prepares specification and instructions for realisation of the project.
• Prepares sketches, scale drawings, models, colour schemes and other mock-ups to show clients and discusses any required alterations.
• Undertakes research into project, considers previous related projects and compares costs of using different processes.
• Liaises with client to clarify aims of project brief, discusses media, software and technology to be used, establishes timetable for project and defines budgetary constraints.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Learning, Monitoring, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science