Printmakers create printed images from designs cut or etched into wood, stone, or metal. After cutting the design, the artist inks the surface of the woodblock or stone and rolls or stamps it onto paper to make an impression. Some printmakers make prints by graphically encoding data and processing it, using a computer. The computer-enhanced images are printed using printers with specially loaded software or are transmitted electronically to be viewed on the Internet. Graphic designers use a variety of print, electronic, and film media to create designs that meet client needs.
Most graphic designers use computer software to generate new images.
They design promotional displays and marketing brochures for products and services, develop distinctive company logos for products and businesses, and create visual designs of annual reports and other corporate literature. Many graphic designers develop the graphics and layout of Internet websites. Graphic designers also produce the credits that appear before and after television programs and movies. Guards Favorable opportunities are expected for lower paying jobs, but stiff competition is likely for higher-paying positions at facilities requiring a high level of security, such as nuclear plants and government installations. Because of limited formal training requirements and flexible hours, this occupation attracts many individuals seeking a second or part-time job.