Graphic Design

Graphic Design is about visual communication and the presentation of images and messages.

Examples of graphic design include branding and logos, magazines and books, web sites, advertisements, and packaging.

Studying in this area involves learning about typography, layout and the visual arts such as drawing, painting and print-making.

Usually this includes learning about computer technology to assist with designing and producing images.

NZ university majors related to this area

Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.

Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).

116% of national
median earnings

Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.