Self taught or schooled in graphics?

[ClicketyKat]

How did you learn to do graphics? Are you self-taught or did you have some sort of formal education for it? I went to Art School and learned about graphic and design at a beginner's level. It wasn't until I was out into the advertising and marketing world that I really learned how to do things.

 

[Chrisfavz]

I learnt about graphics from the YouTube. That is where I learn a lot of things that I wish to know about graphics.

 

[guyyanthony]

Self taught for sure, i started in paint shop pro and grew into Photoshop haha (Once i could afford it)

 

[Aaron]

I've learned everything on my own. I did try a course but I couldn't cope due to mental health.

 

[guyyanthony]

Graphic design was my saving grace!!

 

[Aaron]

Graphic design was my saving grace!!

I would rather code or just build up a forum, Wordpress or Joomla site.

 

[guyyanthony]

I would rather code or just build up a forum, Wordpress or Joomla site.

Perfect marriage, i'll do graphic design you do all the coding hhah

 

[Aaron]

Perfect marriage, i'll do graphic design you do all the coding hhah

I'll keep that in mind if I ever reopen my web development business.

 

[guyyanthony]

HELL YEAH!

 

[Arantor]

I can't exactly do graphics to save my life - but I can usually communicate what I want well enough to people so that when I get something made, it's what I want.

I can also do the occasional touch-up in PS if needed but I'm hardly *good* at it.

 

[Cedric]

I can't exactly do graphics to save my life - but I can usually communicate what I want well enough to people so that when I get something made, it's what I want.

I can also do the occasional touch-up in PS if needed but I'm hardly *good* at it.

Clear communication in graphic design is a talent alone. Most people don’t know what they want and it’s just a hit or miss when showing the work to the client.

 

[Arantor]

I think that's because professionally I sit on the other side of the fence and know how frustrated I am with unclear briefs.

 

[Shortie]

I am self-taught using tutorials and videos online. I wouldn't say that I am a pro at creating graphics but I can create basic ones that work for me. Wouldn't be able to sell my skills to be honest unless I looked into learning more when it comes to graphics.

 

[Reverie]

I was self taught with practice, and back in the day of tutorials that were available on deviant art and forums helped quite a bit as well. I lost all the knowledge because I'm out of practice, but it was a lot of fun!