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cDnStealth · 05-23-2013, 06:16 PM

I seem to have found myself at a bit of a crossroads and I am hoping CP can help me out. Sorry for the length.

I graduated from University 5 years ago with the ever so useful BA. At the time I was interested in becoming an architect but I never got accepted. For some reason I thought learning Auto-cad would help boost my next architecture application so I took a 7 month drafting/design certificate at SAIT. It didn't and I've come to realization that I don't really want to be an architect.

Since then I've been working as a drafter/designer in the oil and gas industry. I work for a pretty great company and I am getting some of the best opportunities imaginable but I simply don't enjoy my job. I have no passion for the work I do nor the industry I've found myself in.

I've always been artistically inclined and I really enjoy working with Photoshop and Illustrator. I've taken some courses in my spare time at ACAD and I am thinking about heading back to school to pursue a career in graphic/multimedia design. I've already put in six years of post secondary and while I am not exactly thrilled about going back for upwards of four more years, I am prepared to do so if that's what it takes.

Anyone on here work in the field and can offer advice or share their own experiences? Any school/program recommendations? Thanks in advance.

05-23-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
cDnStealth First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary Exp:	Going back to school for graphic design (Any advice appreciated) I seem to have found myself at a bit of a crossroads and I am hoping CP can help me out. Sorry for the length. I graduated from University 5 years ago with the ever so useful BA. At the time I was interested in becoming an architect but I never got accepted. For some reason I thought learning Auto-cad would help boost my next architecture application so I took a 7 month drafting/design certificate at SAIT. It didn't and I've come to realization that I don't really want to be an architect. Since then I've been working as a drafter/designer in the oil and gas industry. I work for a pretty great company and I am getting some of the best opportunities imaginable but I simply don't enjoy my job. I have no passion for the work I do nor the industry I've found myself in. I've always been artistically inclined and I really enjoy working with Photoshop and Illustrator. I've taken some courses in my spare time at ACAD and I am thinking about heading back to school to pursue a career in graphic/multimedia design. I've already put in six years of post secondary and while I am not exactly thrilled about going back for upwards of four more years, I am prepared to do so if that's what it takes. Anyone on here work in the field and can offer advice or share their own experiences? Any school/program recommendations? Thanks in advance.