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Question: Calling all graphic designers!?!?!?
Ever since I was little, I loved to draw and make logos and all kinds of stuff!. So I wanted to give it a chance to graphic designing, but I have a lot of doubts!.
Like, how many years of college, salary, hours that you work!.!.!.
what do you do!? Btw, I hate computer programing, so I would love to stick with paper and ink!.!.!. do you also know any sites that could help!?

Thank you so much,
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
its good that you have an interest in drawing, this will help as you go, being creative with ideas is important for designing and logos
~depending on whats available in your area, you may require two to three years college level training, the salary is moderate from twenty to forty k pending, hours are often based on deadlines more than daily nine to five type schedule,
~ computer programs is the way to go for business, to have the images on file are easier to transfer from your location to printing press, accurate color management,
~but back to your drawing abilities, if you have good skills in sketching and drafting, those can be converted to computer programs to touch-up, and make user friendly image for all purposes, the direction you set your goals to, will help you determine what type of course outline you need for jobs related, have fun,?

check your local libraries for books about schools and courses and requirements, and search web for schools you may want to apply for,

http://www!.artschools!.com/cities/seattle!.!.!.
http://www!.allgraphicdesign!.com/graphicd!.!.!.
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programs like illustrator may be type of tools you would use,
Adobe - Illustrator CS3
http://www!.adobe!.com/products/illustrato!.!.!.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4
http://www!.corel!.com/servlet/Satellite/c!.!.!.

Inkscape!. Draw Freely
http://www!.inkscape!.org/screenshots/inde!.!.!.
DrawPlus
http://www!.freeserifsoftware!.com/softwar!.!.!.

Wacom Intuos3
http://www!.wacom!.com/intuos/
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Take a look at fullsail!.com!. If you request it, they send you some great literature on degree plans and projected incomes!. I also had a couple of friends that went to Ringling and liked it (see ringling!.edu)!. Any modern design job is more than likely going to be very computer-computer centric, which isn't a bad thing because the latest software (illustrator, photoshop, etc) is wonderful!. If you have an aversion to computers, start saving for a Mac!. also, use Netflix to check out the movie "Helvetica," it has some unique insight from older designers who express just how valuable computers are to their trade!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You need to learn Photoshop and Illustrator or something similar!. Some junior colleges have a 2 year course in graphic design!. Your salary will depend upon how good you are!. You don't have to learn programming, just how to use the programs!. If you use internet, you can learn how to use a program!.Www@QuestionHome@Com