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Step Two Research Design Careers
Valerie Atkisson / ArtBistro
Art directors develop design concepts and review material that is to appear in periodicals, newspapers, and other printed or digital media. They decide how best to present the information visually, so that it is eye catching, appealing, and organized. Art directors decide which photographs or artwork to use and oversee the layout design and production of the printed material. They may direct workers engaged in artwork, layout design, and copywriting.
Photographers produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event. To create commercial-quality photographs, photographers need both technical expertise and creativity. Producing a successful picture requires choosing and presenting a subject to achieve a particular effect, and selecting the appropriate equipment. For example, photographers may enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light, shoot the subject from an interesting angle, draw attention to a particular aspect of the subject by blurring the background, or use various lenses to produce desired levels of detail at various distances from the subject.
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jthao
4 months ago
10 comments
I learned I'm a Graphic Designer after all. Thanks for the job descriptions. It really helped clear things up for me. I am also able to work in the Art Director and Photographer categories as well.
rdmahammite123
8 months ago
16 comments
I found out i'm good at illustrating, which i already knew, but the list of schools did not indicate any programs for illustration.
karisthenewcar
9 months ago
2 comments
Would cartoonists really be considered designers or would they be better fitted in the fine art/artists group?
I find it surprising how Industrial Designers are not listed here. Who do you think designed the computer that you are using to read this article? Who made vehicles look/function appealingly?