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Maine is known for its first American chartered town, York, and for its blueberries, as it is the largest blueberry-growing state in the United States. Maine's estimated total population was 1,318,301 in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Its largest city is Portland, with a population of 64,000. Portland is also Maine's business, financial and retail capital. Maine's largest exports includes lobsters, along with electronic integrated circuits and civilian aircraft, engines and parts.
Graphic Design Careers in Maine
Graphic design schools in Maine will provide you with the latest skills in computer software and design programs. As a graphic design student in Maine, you may find yourself at a university where you can pursue graphic design as a concentration, with a broader major in journalism, art or communications.
Graphic design schools in Maine can also be found online or at technical schools. A bachelor's degree is the requirement for most entry-level graphic design programs. Courses for graphic design schools include:
As a graphic designer in Maine, you will have the chance to work with advertising or marketing firms, creating visual solutions to communication problems using your skills in color, type, illustration and photography. Many graphic designers are also freelance.
In 2009, there were an estimated 610 graphic designers in Maine, with a mean annual salary of $39,280, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The projected job growth for graphic designers is expected to grow faster than the average.
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