Hey. So im at a local college currently. i work part time. i really don’t know what i want to do, and i know no one can tell me the exact answer, but im just wondering if some of my ideas seem… sensible. and hopefully i dont end up to be broke on the street.
But i want to a designer, graphic arts, digital media, something along those lines. I love art, drawing traditionally, also computer art, web design, advertising and i think im good at it. I want to go to school for this, but from what ive seen there so much competition, and with the economy sucking right now, I dont know if i could get a good job with this. I dont mind working, regardless. And im not the type of person who is in for anything just for the money, but i want to be able to pay the bills you know..
So just asking for advice,are there jobs in the field of graphic design/arts, web design? With a bachelors degree? I live in a small area now, but plan to move to a bigger city in the next five years (when i get a degree)
I would also say that my work is above average. Not trying to be arrogant, but yeah do you think I have a good shot at getting a stable job, and this is the right direction for me? Or should i go for something I am POSITIVE ill get a job in because its so needed and mainstream
There are jobs in Graphic Design, but not enough to compete with how many graduates there are. Most design related jobs these days are in web or motion graphics. I received my Bachelors in G.D. a little over a year ago and I have yet to find a full-time job. It is definitely tough and you’re right, there is a lot of competition. If you’re talented, determined and resilient then you’ll be fine. I sometimes question my choice in becoming a designer, but at the end of the day I know I made the right decision because I truly have a passion for what I do.
It’s really tempting to choose the path that you know will work out in the end, but the greater the risk- the greater the reward. By the sounds of things, you seem pretty confident in your abilities so that’s definitely a good start. If I were you, I would pursue a career in design if that is what excites and challenges you. Like most things, if you work hard and don’t give up- you’ll see the results you want.
Good luck!