1. Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Print Designer
The skills you need to become a graphic designer
are Communication and listening skills at different
level ,because if you do not listen for a couple of
seconds you could be missing out on something
crucial. Other skills that you need are software skills
on computers so if you want to make a poster you
need to no how to use Photoshop and publisher.
One of the most important skills is teamwork, this is
crucial because you need to work in a team to make
a good product.
You need a degree
but you don’t
necessarily need a
Graphic Design
Degree. You also
need a lo of
experience ,
Experience in Key
A lot of Experience is
important, you could also
get a diploma is Graphic
design , this can be used
as an alternative for a
degree. You can also go
to an arts college
There are many Rewards for Graphic designers such as
producing work the other people like and generating ideas.
A couple more rewards are simple solution and problem
solving.
A couple of challenges are Technical Solutions, A small
budget, working with new clients and trying to comprehend
them.
There a range of graphic courses in the West Midland such as
Warwickshire college.

2. Artists
The skills for an artist is that you have to be artistic
and creative and always being confident of what you
do. They have to produce pieces of art to make the
public happy, there art can be produced about any
topic they want , it could be sport , tragedy , politics
and also social life. Another skill they need is to be
mentally strong and have an open mind to all
criticism they need.
A couple of the
qualifications you can
use is an arts degree.
You can also do
PGCE certificate for
secondary.
Some alternatives
people can use are
workshops in schools
and you can also use
diploma’s, also you can
go to arts colleges and
do work there to gain
experience.
There are many reward for artists such as basic rewards
and advanced rewards. Basic rewards such as people
making good comments about your art work and telling
you to make more pieces of art. The advanced rewards
are having you artwork putting museums and so the whole
world can see them ,also getting them sold for a good
price.
There are a couple of courses in the West Midlands for Artist such
as the Leamington Spa, were there is a whole loads of art courses
with different genre’s.

3. Creative Director
Some skills a creative director needs are discipline
and power to take control of the people performing,
they have to tell them what do to. One important
skills they would need is organizational skills the
work will have to flow nicely and make sure they use
there resources well. Another important skill they
need is that they need to inspire a team. A good
director knows what they have to do to get the best
out of there team.
Some of the
qualification you need
are degree's and
diplomas , a lot of
experience count to
such as working in
production to see
what a director job is
like.
Some alternatives are
volunteering in the arts
industry and gallery.
Also you can try and
become a assistant
exhibition officer and
you can make you way
up.
The rewards you receive are awards for the exhibitions you
put on and how well you out on the show. Some rewards
are for the final product and how they attracted customers
and made there money. A bit of negativity is that if there
exhibition is bad people might not want to go the there
exhibitions again.
There is a course in the UK which you can do, such as the
Skillset course which works with 3D audio and many more.

4. Marketing Officer
The skills for a marketing officer would be to have a
ability to analyze data and come up with information
and actionable plans to grow a business. They
would also need increase value proposition of offers
made to the target customer. Another skill for a
Marketing Officer would be to attract customers to
see the exhibition. They are also the people who try
to make the money for the company if they attract a
lot of customer.
Qualifications for a marketing
officer would be either a college
or a university degree. You can
even get certificates such a
Public Relations Society of
America (PRSA) and even
Sales and Marketing
Executives International
(SMEI).
Sometimes a bit of
experience counts as a
lot, like giving out
leaflet for little events in
Birmingham. For arts,
sports and even
festivals.
The rewards for being a Marketing Officer would be making
money for the company for the leaflets they give out and
how they attract customers. The other rewards they get
would be how well they produce and advert on TV. Some
challenges for a Marketing Officer would be selecting a
target audience. Such as if it was a kids exhibition they
would have to make it colourful that can be a problem
because they do not want to spoil the leaflets look.
There is a Marketing Officer course available in the UK,
which last for 3 months with the company called “ESE”

5. Fashion Designer
A couple of qualifications you need
are 5 GCSEs grades from A to C.
Your GCSE grade must C or higher
than that, the more the grades, year
to year, the greater the chances of
your selection will be. With this you
also need GCSE Art and Design
subject or proof through a portfolio.
The skills you would need to become a fashion
designer is to have a broad and colourful mind
to explore all types of colours. You would also
need a good taste in fashion but you have to
try to make it look trendy. You should keep
yourself aware of what is the latest fashion is
well. They should also use there imagination to
create the clothing that can tell a good story.
Some alternatives to
become a fashion
designer can be to get a
degree in fashion and
textiles. You can also get
a diploma from colleges in
fashion designing. Also
and associates degree.
There rewards for being a fashion designer is for making
the artist look good. The Fashion designer can also make
a lot of money for the company. For example a model walk
out on a catwalk and wear something attractive that the
audience likes, then the audience goes to the shops and
buys the product. Fashion designers make huge amounts
of money, as well as they make a name for themselves .
There are many courses available in the West Midlands
Universities such as, the University of Staffordshire

6. Photographer
GCSE's as possible 5 at the very
minimum, 10 or 11 is what you should
aim for in Art and photography. English,
Maths and Science. Then, at 6th form
or college you'd need to study
photography and then 3 other subjects
that interest you. To go to college or
6th form you'd need at least 5 GCSE's.
The Alternative things you
can do are you should
study photography at
University. That would
develop your skills to the
best they can be and give
you the best shot of
making it.
The skills that you would need to become a
photographer would be Sense of Composition, Sense
of Colour, Appreciation of Technology , Ability to
Look Beyond the Obvious, and also a lot of patience
to wait for the perfect shot. A good photographer will
look at life and see something unusual. It will also
take a lot of practice to develop this skill and
capturing interesting scene. They would also be up to
date with the latest technology.
The are many awards for a Photographer. One of the
Awards for being a Photographer is getting recognised by
newspapers and then they will let you work for them.
Another Reward a Photographer can get is having there
photographs being displayed in famous museums or local
galleries around the West Midlands. Another Possible
reward for a photographer would be entering a competition
for the best photography and then if they win they can win
£10,000
A course for a photographer could be to attend the School of
Photographic Imaging

7. Photographer
GCSE's as possible 5 at the very
minimum, 10 or 11 is what you should
aim for in Art and photography. English,
Maths and Science. Then, at 6th form
or college you'd need to study
photography and then 3 other subjects
that interest you. To go to college or
6th form you'd need at least 5 GCSE's.
The Alternative things you
can do are you should
study photography at
University. That would
develop your skills to the
best they can be and give
you the best shot of
making it.
The skills that you would need to become a
photographer would be Sense of Composition, Sense
of Colour, Appreciation of Technology , Ability to
Look Beyond the Obvious, and also a lot of patience
to wait for the perfect shot. A good photographer will
look at life and see something unusual. It will also
take a lot of practice to develop this skill and
capturing interesting scene. They would also be up to
date with the latest technology.
The are many awards for a Photographer. One of the
Awards for being a Photographer is getting recognised by
newspapers and then they will let you work for them.
Another Reward a Photographer can get is having there
photographs being displayed in famous museums or local
galleries around the West Midlands. Another Possible
reward for a photographer would be entering a competition
for the best photography and then if they win they can win
£10,000
A course for a photographer could be to attend the School of
Photographic Imaging