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Career Outlook
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
As a graduate of the program, you may qualify for positions such as staff artist, layout and composition specialist, designer, production artist, advertising artist or advertising designer. Successful graduates have the flexibility to move into different areas of advertising, with a working knowledge of the field's diversity. Job responsibilities often include designing and laying out advertisements for publication. The commercial artist must know a variety of computer programs, including the many Adobe programs, QuarkXPress and others. Artists may also hold responsibility for research, design, concept production, ad building and development.
 
Employers want technicians who can:
  • Design and layout ads and concepts on deadline;
  • Fashion and organize ads from concept to production (printing) and presentation;
  • Clearly communicate messages to consumers; and
  • Solve clients' problems with creativity.
Industry Standards:
In addition to holding a degree from TSTC, graduates can build skills and credibility in the job market by earning industry certifications.
 
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