Creative Resources:
SelectLayouts.com:
Pre-designed layouts for printing. Affordable, high quality PDF, Quark, Illustrator, more.
FindDesigners.net:
Search for a graphic designer. Post a projct for bidding. Browse thru portfolios. Free Service.
FindPrinters.com:
Complete Print Buying Solutions. Get quotes, samples, or request a sales call back.
CreativeBlvd.com:
A community for creative professionals. Seminers, news, stock photo search.
CreativePublic.com:
Graphic design resources such as: forms, contracts, pricing guides, manuals, policies and more!
Education
Printing and Graphic Design is one of the fastest growing industries in America. Receiving a high quality education in the field can help you get a leg up in this extremely competitive field.
Programs will vary in length depending on your choice. Here is a list of some programs that will give you the necessary tools to be successful in the field:
Online Programs:
1) Education Direct – Graphic Design
2) Westwood College Online – Associate- Graphic Design and Multimedia, Bachelor- Visual Communications
Printing Technology Courses and Career Information
1) South Suburban College - http://www.southsuburbancollege.edu/acad/career/depts/technology/ppt/
2) R.I.T. - http://register.rit.edu/courseSchedule/20041/20/81/
3) Fullerton College - http://printing.fullcoll.edu/
4) Printing Technology Career Guidance - http://www.kol.to/career_guidance20.htm
Graphic Design Programs:
1) Lists of Various Graphic Design Programs- http://www.schools-of-art.com/graphicDesign.html
2) Fullsail.com - http://www.fullsail.com/index.cfm?mnc=25
Instructional Sites for Graphic Design:
1) http://www.wannalearn.com/Fine_Arts/Visual_Art/Computer_Art_and_Graphic_Design/
2)
Graphic Design Basics - http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/ET650_online/MAPPS/GDBasics.html