This week we were to look at possible progression routes when we finish our courses at university. I am currently studying a BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication. We are to look into the possibility of going into employment or going onto complete a post graduate course such as a PHD or MA.
First I am going to look into possible career paths that I could take from completing the course at CCAD. With careers I also need to take into consideration my likelihood to move further afield in my search for employment, rather than staying local. Where is best for employment? What are living costs like? There is many things that need to be considered on top of the career. I am more than likely to look at employment after the 3 year course, unless there is potential for advancing further through a post graduate course. In addition to being employed by someone, I could go self-employed. However this is highly unlikely as I do not believe it is suiting to the role I want in the design industry. I would prefer to be a part of a team and be given some slight direction. I would possibly consider looking at becoming self-employed if good opportunities came up after I have gained vital experience first off.
If I was to go into employment I would like to see myself working in Advertising and for a smaller agency where they have less restrictions in design and more creative freedom.
Moving onto the possibility of a post graduate course. I am also considering going on to complete my Masters Degree in Graphic Design once I complete the course I am currently studying. Possible employers could single you out for having more qualifications. However in addition to that I believe it is not really so much about the grades/qualifications you have anymore. Obviously they want you to know how to use certain programs/machines, they mainly look at your work and you over any grades. This is where I am questioning if I should complete a post graduate course.
In addition to this a Masters Degree will only be one year extra, so it is probably worth doing. I could also look at moving to a location which is thriving with design and more career possibilities are available, if I complete a Masters Degree.
On completion of my current course I really need to make sure that my portfolio is as best as I can possibly make it, to be ready for whatever I want to pursue afterwards.
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