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How to become an Art Director?

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Deepak Sharma | Contributor-Level 8

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Hi Tina,
Art directors usually begin as entry-level artists in:
1. Advertising.
2. Publishing.
3. Design, and
4. Motion Picture Production Firms.
Artists are promoted to Art Director after demonstrating artistic and leadership abilities.
Some Art Schools offer coursework in Art Direction as part of their curriculum. Depending on the scope of their responsibilities, some Art Directors also may pursue a degree in Art Administration, which teaches non-artistic skills such as Project Management and Finance.
An Art Director is an individual who supervises the artistic direction of a creative project. The assignments can range from:
1. Book Designing at a small Publishing Company.
2. Designing Corporate Advertisements.
3. Deciding the Visual Look and feel of a Movie.
Any business that requires a great deal of Artistic Talent to arrive at a specific design for a finished product will most likely have an Art Director in the team to ensure that each assignment successfully meets the mandatory requirements.
Educational Requirements: Art director positions typically require a Bachelor's degree in an Art or Design major such as:
1. Fine Arts.
2. Visual Communications.
3. Digital Media.
Depending on their industry, Art Directors may have several years of work experience in Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration or other fields. Some Art Directors pursue a Master's Degree in Fine Arts or Business Administration to prepare for a leadership role. There are several courses like:
1. PG Diploma and Certificates courses in Art Direction as well.
The eligibility criteria varies from Institute to Institute.
Required Skills: Art Directors need the following traits for success:
1. Excellent Aesthetic Judgment.
2. Strong Leadership Skills to oversee the work of other Artists.
3. Creativity and Superb Communication to develop products that meet client needs.
4. Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines.
Feel free to raise more questions.
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All the Best.

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Hi Tina, Art directors usually begin as entry-level artists in: 1. Advertising. 2. Publishing. 3. Design, and 4. Motion Picture Production Firms. Artists are promoted to Art Director after demonstrating artistic and leadership abilities. Some Art Schools offer coursework in Art Direction as part of their curriculum. Depending on the scope of their responsibilities, some Art Directors also may pursue a degree in Art Administration, which teaches non-artistic skills such as Project Management and Finance. An Art Director is an individual who supervises the artistic direction of a creative project. The assignments can range from: 1. Book Designing at a small Publishing Company. 2. Designing Corporate Advertisements. 3. Deciding the Visual Look and feel of a Movie. Any business that requires a great deal of Artistic Talent to arrive at a specific design for a finished product will most likely have an Art Director in the team to ensure that each assignment successfully meets the mandatory requirements. Educational Requirements: Art director positions typically require a Bachelor's degree in an Art or Design major such as: 1. Fine Arts. 2. Visual Communications. 3. Digital Media. Depending on their industry, Art Directors may have several years of work experience in Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration or other fields. Some Art Directors pursue a Master's Degree in Fine Arts or Business Administration to prepare for a leadership role. There are several courses like: 1. PG Diploma and Certificates courses in Art Direction as well. The eligibility criteria varies from Institute to Institute. Required Skills: Art Directors need the following traits for success: 1. Excellent Aesthetic Judgment. 2. Strong Leadership Skills to oversee the work of other Artists. 3. Creativity and Superb Communication to develop products that meet client needs. 4. Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines. Feel free to raise more questions. Appreciate by giving it thumbs up or marking as best. All the Best.

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