Kristine Brekke (29) has completed two bachelor's degrees, but it was only when she started studying graphic design at Noroff that she truly felt she had made the right choice.
The 29-year-old wanted to study graphic design, and when she saw that the program was established in her own city, Kristiansand, she thought it was absolutely perfect.
- I'm super satisfied that I chose this program, and I finally feel like I've found the right path for me. I'm completely sure that I'll learn everything I need to establish a career as a graphic designer, she says.
She continues:
- I get along well with our teacher and find that she provides good and useful feedback. She also tailors the teaching to our needs.
Relevant for future jobs
The most interesting and useful thing Kristine has learned so far through her studies is the Adobe programs; it has opened up an entirely new world of possibilities for creativity and design. She feels that what she is learning is relevant for the workforce and that she will be well-prepared when she enters the job market as a graphic designer.
- Not only do you get to familiarize yourself with the programs and techniques you want to use, but you also get the opportunity to work together with students from other programs. This way, you get prepared for interdisciplinary collaboration in a future job as a graphic designer.
Kristine mentions that students have self-study days on Mondays and classes from Tuesday to Friday.
- We constantly work on practical assignments within graphic design, photography, strategic design, and web design. There's always something happening, she says.
I get along well with our teacher, and I find that she provides good and useful feedback.Kristine Brekke
📷: Kristine's student work
Considering a year in Australia
After completing her vocational school education at Noroff, Kristine is considering spending a year in Australia to complete a full bachelor's degree; you can read more about this opportunity here. Afterward, the 29-year-old aims to find a job as a graphic designer.
– I have two bachelor's degrees from the University of Agder, but this is the first time I feel confident that I'll be able to go straight into work after completing my studies, she says
– What advice would you give to new students?
– Participate in everything you can during the orientation week, and try to get to know both those in other programs and those in your own program. It's important to build networks, but if you manage to create relationships with your fellow students before the start, this will mean a lot for the class environment, Kristine concludes.
Graphic design is a practical education where you learn to work creatively with visual communication. Work future-oriented with strategic design, illustration, photography, web design, and animation. The program is available at all our campuses and online. All Noroff programs have ongoing admissions and are approved by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
📷: Kristine's student work
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