B.F.A. or J.O.B.? Training as a Designer Support

In this series of articles we've seen lots about design theories and concepts – elements, principles, colour, typography… For some people those articles, and the links contained therein, may have provided the guidance and inspiration they need. Others though, may have felt their creative juices reinvigorated and last week's mention of universities (through the dissection of some of their web site colours, navigation, and design consistency) could have stimulated an interest in how to gain a more thorough training in design … and perhaps even a qualification.

Even if you never want to step foot in a school again, you may want to stay informed about your competition. In both cases, a good look at what schools expect, and the work their students produce, is a great way to stay on top of changes in the industry.

Here Linda Goin gives you her advice about design schools based on her personal experience gained during her quest for higher education, with a focus on identifying schools that may suit your career aspirations.

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Linda Goin

Linda Goin carries an A.A. in graphic design, a B.F.A. in visual communications with a minor in business and marketing and an M.A. in American History with a minor in the Reformation. While the latter degree doesn't seem to fit with the first two educational experiences, Linda used her 25-year design expertise on archaeological digs and in the study of material culture. Now she uses her education and experiences in social media experiments.

Accolades for her work include fifteen first-place Colorado Press Association awards, numerous fine art and graphic design awards, and interviews about content development with The Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and L.A. Times.

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