1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 2 Professionals >> 25 Social, Arts and Miscellaneous Professionals >> 253 Artists and Related Professionals >> 2533 Designers and Illustrators >> 2533-13 Graphic Designer

2533-13	Graphic Designer
	Commercial Artist
	Graphic Artist

Designs and presents information in a visual form for print, film, television, signs, video and computers.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

consults with clients to determine time frames, budgets and other objectives
analyses clients' needs, undertakes research and plans presentation of material
prepares concepts and illustrations or other visual representation of final material
submits designs to clients for approval
prepares notes and instructions for finishing artists to assemble and prepares final artwork for printing, display or electronic use
reviews final layout and suggests changes and improvements through proofing stages
may advise on the photography and reproduction of illustrations or other graphics

Specialisations:
Calligrapher
Display Artist
Exhibition Designer
Film and Video Graphics Designer
Publication Designer