Listening

Before listening, use the dictionary to check that you know the meaning of the following words: occuring; provide

Listen to the following interview with a graphic designer in the UK and find out:

• Where he works (type of company - large/small, etc)
• Where about in the UK he works.
• Why he chose this profession.
• What type of tasks he has to do on a typical day at work.
• What personal qualities he suggests are needed by a graphic designer.
• Does he describe any work processes or services that he provides?
• What he likes best and least about his job.
• How he thinks this line of work will change in the future.
• Where he sees himself in 5 - 10 years' time.

Apprenticeship and Training

1. Find out about becoming a graphic designer in the UK. Make a table with 3 columns: What does the job involve, the salary, and the qualifications and training required. Below, you will find some useful links.
   • Job Profile, National Careers Service UK
   • Guide to Apprenticeships (UK)
   • UK Qualifications Framework
   • UK Qualifications Explained
2. Now compare a graphic designer's job and education in the UK with a graphic designer's job and education in Norway. Utdanning - Yrkesbeskrivelse

Dialogue

After you have practised, add more dialogue for some of the following situations:

• Mr. Thomson is worried about the time and cost involved in improving the website. He discusses this with Richard.
• Mr. Thomson and Richard have agreed on a deadline for the website work. The deadline has expired, and Mr. Thomson calls Richard.
• Mr. Thomson wants Richard to make a brochure for a campaign that the company is going to launch.
• Richard has to handle a demanding client that wants his service immediately. Richard and his colleagues are not able to help the client before next month.