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An Illustrious Careerby Sarah Jane Udallsarahjane.udall@graphicdesigntrainingreview.com Graphic Design Training Review Columnist Let your designs and illustrations communicate a message or tell a story. Illustration IlluminationIllustrators and technical illustrators conceptualize and create illustrations that represent an idea or a story. They may do drawings for printed materials such as books, magazines, and other publications, or for commercial products such as textiles, packaging, wrapping paper, greeting cards, calendars, stationary, and more. Illustrators may also create images, storyboard sketches, and moving illustrations for animated productions, television commercials, movies, computer games, or set and exhibit designs. Illustrators and technical illustrators use many different mediums, from pencils to digital formatting, to prepare and create their illustrations.Basic TrainingMost illustrators have a degree in illustration, or in related fields such as art, design, graphic design, or animation. Through training in one of these programs you will learn the basics of the illustration process, as well as have the opportunity to practice techniques that will help you to create and develop both two-dimensional and three-dimensional sketches or designs. You will learn about gesture drawing, layout design, perspective basics, and using computer-aided design software to create digital illustrations. You will also be able to develop a portfolio, which illustrates your talents when you look for a job.Calling all IllustratorsThere are many opportunities for jobs in illustration, including magazines, periodicals, book and software publishers, manufacturers, advertising agencies, or electronic media. You may also chose to specialize in a particular field such as commercial illustration, motion pictures, television, video game design, or digital illustration. You may also work as a self-employed, freelance illustrator, and work on a contract basis.Well-trained illustrators continue to be in great demand. On average, salaried illustrators earn between $30,000 and $50,000 a year, and some earn up to $60,000 a year in the motion picture and print ad industries. Earnings for self-employed illustrators vary. Some charge only a nominal fee while they are building their reputation. Other more established illustrators can actually earn more than salaried illustrators. About the AuthorSarah Jane Udall is a freelance writer currently living in New York City.Posted on: January 19, 2006 |
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