American Photographic Artists (APA)-
-organization not a job
by joining helps u get found by other jobs
goal- to establish, endorse, and promote professional practices, standards, and ethics in the photographic and advertising community
June 1, 2010 - Advertising Photographers of America (APA) Adopts New Name – American Photographic Artists - to Better Serve Photographers, Artists, and Media Professionals
-to become a member go to http://www.apanational.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
-to sign up as a student only #55
production artists- a person who assists a graphic designer, edit the design, last person to touch the design
skills: kern, check sizes, need to know how to use illustrator, in design, Photoshop
salary: 40,000-100,000 a year
graphic designer: create visual solutions in the most effective way. use color type illustration and photography
edu req: bachelors degree, portfolio 1-3 years working exp
get jobs in advertising
salary: 32,000-56,000 a year
Art director: comes up with visual concept for adds. design covers
skills: need judgement, persuasion skills. need verbal and visual communication need batcholors degree and years of exp.
salary: 82,000- 150,000
illustrator- combine art and creative skills to develop ideas and produce original visual images
need a bachelors degree and high school exp
salary 14,000-19,000 a year
web design- create a website for a client. make designs to convey a message.
salary: 46,000- 81,000
skills: background in fine arts, need computer exp
edu: bachelors degree, need typography, graphic design, ect
package design- designing the outside of a product, make a product stand out
skills: color scheme, shapes, to draw attention
req: bachelors degree
salary: 62,000
comic book artist- bring a comic to life eith pictures of writing
need an art degree of an art school
salary: make a $100-300 a page
bigger companies make 40,000 a year
computer animation- create 3d rendering of giving motion to the graphic animations, very important to the world because the are used the most
degree is not required but you need to know how to use the software
skills required- need to draw, understanding of motion, size
salary- $40,000
publications designer- designers that handle the looks of publications, create covers of mags ect, s
skils required: communication, work on a team
edu: bachelors degree in creative artwork
salary- $30,000 to 65,000
freelancing- work for many companies
skills- good organization, patience discipline hardworking self motivated need art software
edu- bachelors degree in useful
salary- $33,000-57,000
storyboard artist- visualize scenarios
need to be familular with adobe software
mainly freelance
edu:bachelors degree recommended
salary: 30,000-100,000
AIGA- American institute of graphic artists, inform communicate and inspire
different levels of group
group helps you seek other job opportunities
PIAG- support graphic arts. formed to educate the public about thie importance of print, to act as a part of the printing and imaging industry.
SPD- society of publications design-
designers who work on publications. goal is to support the industry
copywriter- generate words to accompany advertising visuals
skills- need exp with typography
salary:40,000. 200,000 if really good
portrait photography- takes pictures of individueals or groups. need to be a mltitasker , have to be good with technology cameras and computers. get money form multiple jobs like weddings
salary: 31,000
documentary photography- produce truthful and objective photography of things to inform and document history.
need to be interested in cultural events and current events
skills: bachelors degree, familular with software
salary: 39,000
advertising photographer- take pictures of various subjects for promotional clients. need creative and marketing skills.work will be in billboards, mags, ect
salary: 50,000-150,000 or more
editorial photographers- collects photos for story and art. create overall look for photograph book mags and websites, assign projects by using photos. meets deadlines.
needs to be creative and a knowledge of photography.
salary: 25,000
edu: bachelors in editorial photography
fashion photography- photography of clothing. degree is necessary. needs to be creative
salary: 50,000 to 100,000
sports photography-
PPA- profession photographers of America
-founded in 1869
-represent photographers
NAPP/national assosiation of photoshop professionals
-create indepth designs
-represent photopgraphers
-use adobe photoshop, use emphasis and balance
NPPA/National press photography association
-dedicated to the advancement of photos
photojournalism- make clear easy to read images to make a story
need a keen eye, way with words, and a steady hand
18,00-40,000 a year
creative director- determines the best ways for a company to represent itself, people oriented, need to know how to use Photoshop and indesign, needs to pitch designs to clients. responsible for creating and managing firms while creating designs. undergrad degree in fine arts.
salray: 130,000
