Dip. In Professional Graphic Design

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 13% increase demand for graphic designers by 2020. As new businesses start up and more and more commerce becomes dependent on the Internet, graphic designers will play an increasingly crucial role in commerce.

A graphic designer uses visual elements to communicate messages through print and electronic media. He or she develops designs for magazines and newspapers, websites, packaging, video games, promotional displays, and marketing materials. Graphic designers work for advertising, publishing and design firms. Some are freelancers, which mean they work on a job-by-job basis, usually for different clients.