I have seen a post making the rounds online. The purpose of the post is to help people find free or cost-effective alternatives to the higher priced design and art programs.
The Free Design Product Compromise
How to Get Graphic Design Experience
These tips are for people who are interested in working in-house.
You know the struggle to get a job but you need a job for experience? The graphic design field is notorious for requiring a few years of experience before hiring someone. Below you will find a list of three methods to obtain design experience.