Trying to pick which course to do at university can be quite stressful for many sixth form or mature students. You can spend a lot of time considering where you want to go and what grades you need, preferably than thinking about the end goal – which is really what getting a degree is about. Having a university education can be a great aid for getting the job you want, but a lot of the time students simply don’t know what they want to do! If you are in the same boat, it is time to get thinking.
To be truly happy in your career, it can be a helpful choice to do something that you love. For creative and artistic types, this will likely be a job in the design field. Luckily there are plenty of exciting opportunities to be had, so it is an ideal time for you to do some more research to find out where to study in order to breakthrough into the industry. To get you started, here are just a few of the roles you could consider upon graduation:
Graphic designer
A graphic designer will often get the chance to work with big brands to deliver their creatives and ads. Some positions will focus on the web, whereas some will just be work offline – many positions do offer a mix of media though. As well as being artistic, a graphic designer must understand certain principles when it comes to laying out text and images – it’s almost a science the way it needs to be done. Of course you could learn much of this at university by taking a relevant degree course. It might be a good idea to seek unpaid work experience for a couple of weeks within an agency so you can see work take shape before your own eyes.
Fashion designer
Have a look at what the retail recruitment agencies advertise on retailchoice when it comes to fashion design. It can be very useful to read a few job descriptions so you know exactly what skills you will need to get before you start your career. There are all sorts of niche design jobs to be found including specialist sock designers or people who work solely on knitted accessories. It means you can choose to become a specialist or have a broad job covering a number of different items. This job would be perfect for lovers of fashion so start looking for the best university to do your course.
Interior designer
For those who are constantly redesigning physical spaces in their head (or even on paper), an interior designer job may be just the ticket. You would be able to get involved in residential and commercial projects to make a space work to the best effect. Whether someone wants a minimalist style or a Victorian look and feel, you can bring all of these ideas to life with your creativity and planning.