Society of Publication Designers (SPD)
Established in 1965
-Statement
Dedicated to promoting and encouraging excellence in editorial design.
Represent art directors, designers, photo editors, editors and graphic professionals.
-Concentrate on Visual concerns of print and online editorial professionals.
Pay online to renew or join SPD.
-Download SPD professional Membership Form or SPD Student Membership Form.
Profesional Membership Benefits
-Meet other talented professionals and students.
-Student Membership
-Full community participation in SPD.org (Archive access, commenting, forum posting and member networking.)
-Complimentary admissions to all SPD student events and portfolio reviews.
-Complimentary copies of the Publication Design Annual and The SPOTS Book.
-Three free entries into the annual SPD Student Competition.
JOB Opportunities
-By being able to post your work and enter in SPD competitions, Colleges and Careers will open up to you.
Package Designer
-Designs packages
-bachelors in industrial design or similar function
-Salary: $33,000-75,000.
StoryBoard Designer
-Background in Art
-Bachelors Degree
-Salary: $25,000-80,000
-Create sketches and drawings for animated movies
Freelancer
-works hands on within a certain person and is not long term
-No education
-Salary: $50,000
Creative Director:
-Above Art director
-Manager of the department
-Meet with clients
-Design pitches
-Critiquing
-Education, Same as graphic designers and art directors: 7-10 years of experience
-Salary: $70,000-150,000
AIGA:
-The Profesional Association for Design
-American Institute of Graphic Arts
-Represent Designers
-Internships Publications
PIAG:
-Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia
-Represents printing for educational purposes
-Big in the state of georgia
Copywriter:
-Write copies for the purpose of advertising
-Work with Art Directors
-Salary: $37,000-45,000
-Promoted to Associate Creative Director or Creative Director
-Work in liberal arts
Portrait Photographer:
-Take photos of individuals or groups in studio or on location
-Basic knowledge to start a job
-Salary: $26,000-63,000
Documentary Photography:
-Popular photography to take pictures of historical events
-Need to be disciplined
-Bachelors degree
-Salary: 28,000-75,000
Advertising Photographer:
-Commercial photographer
-Salary: $47,000-200,000 or higher
-Movies, Shows, or products
-Work may appear on billboards, ads, commercials
Editorial Photography:
-Taking pictures for newspapers or magazines/tell a story with a picture
-Salary: $25,000-55,000
-Recommended that you have a high school diploma
Fashion Photography:
-Represent the works of fashion designers to the public
-Produce products used for fashion products
-Work with models, art directors, agents, bright lights, backdrops
-good eye, artistic ability
-Salary: 50,000 or higher. Maximum Salary: 100,000 or higher.
-Build a good portfolio
-Travel
Photo Journalist:
-Provide pictures for stories/news articles
-Bachelors degree in Photography, Minor in journalism
-Salary: $15,000 up to $50,000
Sports Photography:
-Travel with sports teams
-Work in studios
-Bachelors degree in photography
-Assist profesional photo-journalist
-Salary: $24,000 and up, (depending on how well known your name is).
PPA:
-Professional Photographers of America
-Association help its members get a career
-Mission Statement- Create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers.
-Helps its members seek opportunities, that most people would not have access to with out a membership
APA:
-The American Photographic Artists
-Help to get your portfolio in order
-Helps with your artistic goals
-Costs vary on what and how good you are at photography
NAPP:National Association of Photoshop Users/(Professionals)
-Helps with magazines, portraits, and other publication
-Helps with tutorials and shows you new tricks
-Discounts depending on what brand of computer you use
NPPA:National Press Photographers Association
-Professional and student memberships
-Support photographer and people in multi media
-Photo Journalists
-Designs packages
-bachelors in industrial design or similar function
-Salary: $33,000-75,000.
StoryBoard Designer
-Background in Art
-Bachelors Degree
-Salary: $25,000-80,000
-Create sketches and drawings for animated movies
Freelancer
-works hands on within a certain person and is not long term
-No education
-Salary: $50,000
Creative Director:
-Above Art director
-Manager of the department
-Meet with clients
-Design pitches
-Critiquing
-Education, Same as graphic designers and art directors: 7-10 years of experience
-Salary: $70,000-150,000
AIGA:
-The Profesional Association for Design
-American Institute of Graphic Arts
-Represent Designers
-Internships Publications
PIAG:
-Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia
-Represents printing for educational purposes
-Big in the state of georgia
Copywriter:
-Write copies for the purpose of advertising
-Work with Art Directors
-Salary: $37,000-45,000
-Promoted to Associate Creative Director or Creative Director
-Work in liberal arts
Portrait Photographer:
-Take photos of individuals or groups in studio or on location
-Basic knowledge to start a job
-Salary: $26,000-63,000
Documentary Photography:
-Popular photography to take pictures of historical events
-Need to be disciplined
-Bachelors degree
-Salary: 28,000-75,000
Advertising Photographer:
-Commercial photographer
-Salary: $47,000-200,000 or higher
-Movies, Shows, or products
-Work may appear on billboards, ads, commercials
Editorial Photography:
-Taking pictures for newspapers or magazines/tell a story with a picture
-Salary: $25,000-55,000
-Recommended that you have a high school diploma
Fashion Photography:
-Represent the works of fashion designers to the public
-Produce products used for fashion products
-Work with models, art directors, agents, bright lights, backdrops
-good eye, artistic ability
-Salary: 50,000 or higher. Maximum Salary: 100,000 or higher.
-Build a good portfolio
-Travel
Photo Journalist:
-Provide pictures for stories/news articles
-Bachelors degree in Photography, Minor in journalism
-Salary: $15,000 up to $50,000
Sports Photography:
-Travel with sports teams
-Work in studios
-Bachelors degree in photography
-Assist profesional photo-journalist
-Salary: $24,000 and up, (depending on how well known your name is).
PPA:
-Professional Photographers of America
-Association help its members get a career
-Mission Statement- Create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers.
-Helps its members seek opportunities, that most people would not have access to with out a membership
APA:
-The American Photographic Artists
-Help to get your portfolio in order
-Helps with your artistic goals
-Costs vary on what and how good you are at photography
NAPP:National Association of Photoshop Users/(Professionals)
-Helps with magazines, portraits, and other publication
-Helps with tutorials and shows you new tricks
-Discounts depending on what brand of computer you use
NPPA:National Press Photographers Association
-Professional and student memberships
-Support photographer and people in multi media
-Photo Journalists
