You want to do web design? If so, vector graphics are a bit more secondary for the web because the majority of the images on the web need to be raster images (jpg, gif, others...) Sure ou can learn vector graphics for illustrations or logos, but if the objective of the work is for the web only, you're better with software like Photoshop. It's easier (in my opinion) to design websites with it than Illustrator (or other vector applications, but I believe Illustrator is the best, and I think Freehand doesn't exist anymore) But I think Fireworks can be a good solution also, although I see it more like a replacement for Imageready since the Adobe/Macromedia merge.
Like Flez said, graphics on the web don't need to be vectorized, unless you plan to do something that requires a vectored image.
If you plan to do work for commercial use, then you will need to do vector images because usually they like to resize and do other work with the image(s) you provide them. But generally for logos.
if you're going to try to do any design work that any sort of artistic element to it, the ability to create vector graphics (read: use the pen tool) is a must. no question.
i had no idea how important my illustrating skills were until i started working at my new job. we don't do full vector drawings, they come out looking realistic with textures and so forth, but i've got the pen tool in use at least 60% of the time. second to that would be text for inputting content.
edit: just because your final output is a raster/bitmap image doesn't mean the ability to work with vector paths isn't needed.
well if u are just jumping into web development then vectors wouldnt be that good a thing to start with. You can first try to learn some simple photoshop techniques and proper application of layer styles and gradients before going into vectors.
Though vectors are important but then there is pretty much a lot you can do without them too.
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