While the job market continues to be unstable, it can also be somewhat troubling for college students, and those about to enter college, to know that career fields are constantly changing. There are different elements that go into choosing your career and one of them is personal interest and areas of talent. Meanwhile, another very important and practical aspect of career choice relates to job placement possibilities as well as long term stability in the field.

Graphic design is one of a few fields that has always attracted many talented people. It has also drawn the interest of creative minded individuals, though many people assume you must have a natural talent to succeed. It has a definite appeal to a variety of demographics, and the changing dynamics of the workforce has actually drawn in what might have been tentatively interested people in the past. And as technology changes the face of today’s, as well as the future of the workforce, careers in graphic design continue to increase and become ever broaden in spectrum. It is one area that technology is enhancing, and this is an attractive career-seeking factor. In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has been quoted as indicating an expected growth increase of thirteen percent in the field between the years of 2008 and 2018. This indicates a strong potential stable career for students who are considering entering the field.

Financial specialists, career counselors, money mutual Montel, and other professionals recommend researching the projected future of career fields in addition to the amount of expected income that can be associated with them. There are about 300 schools approved by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Many jobs require a bachelors degree, though sometimes an associate’s degree in graphic design will qualify the student for a job. It’s important to balance the highest level of education possible with your expected job position. With this in mind, students must also weigh in the amount of education that is necessary as well as how they anticipate paying for it. Borrowing your way through school may get you your degree, though it’s a good way to keep in debt for many years. Scholarships and grants might be available, as well as working yourself through school. It’s beneficial to contact a financial counselor and check sites like money mutual.com for information on loans and financial advice. Education and quality career planning is extremely important and taking on new meanings as the changing world of technology also changes our world.

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Canadian artist, Ron Guyatt has created some truly spectacular artwork; his recent work has focused on video games and the results are amazing. Guyatt is a graphic designer, photographer,illustrator and graduate of  George Brown College and Sheridan College. Guyatt’s approach to creating the poster for games and films has a distinctive visual flair that will certain turn heads.Take a look at just some of his work below featuring posters inspired by the games Dead Space, Fallout 3, and Sim City.

Dead Space by =ron-guyatt on deviantART

 

Fallout 3 by =ron-guyatt on deviantART
 

Sim City Classic by =ron-guyatt on deviantART
Guyatt’s prints are available to purchase from Deviant Art and start at $25 for the first print of a single order.

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The Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the city’s premiere cultural establishments that is actually one of the nation’s more progressive and dynamic art museums. It supports not only art, but also is extremely focused on education and research programs. One of the great aspects of this museum that guarantees its availability to all people is the continued policy of offering free admission. With this acknowledged, it is important to keep in mind that certain special engagement presentations and exhibits may require a fee. This is one of the city’s pride cultural institutions as well as one of the premiere attractions for many of the hotel guests who are in town for business meetings or for vacations, or any other reason.

One of the recent exhibits featured the works of Paul Gauguin and displayed pieces from his time in Paris in 1889. The major exhibit was a collection of approximately 75 paintings, ceramics, wood carvings and paper sketches and drawings. It provided an extensive view and introduction into this period of the artist’s career, which is credited with being the time he developed is signature style. Gauguin is well regarded as one of the major symbolist artists.

The exhibit titled Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection opened yesterday, Sunday March 7th. This incredible collection includes over 145 objects that are representative of the art and culture of various American Indian tribes. The exhibit is not tribe or region specific and is intended more as an overview of various work styles and offers a survey of different regional traditions. Part of the interest in this exhibit is the demonstration of works before and after the arrival of Europeans on the continent and potential effects they had on the artistic traditions of certain tribes and regions. This exhibit is scheduled to stay open through May 30th and admission to it is free.

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