Few careers in art are as lucrative as those in the advertising field. Advertising itself is a creative art and requires many different facets of creativity in order to be successful. If you are a highly creative person who enjoys working in the commercial industry, an art degree in advertising art may be just your thing.
There is more to learning about the world of advertising than just being able to come up with catchy slogans and ad campaigns. People with a degree in advertising learn all about the business side of advertising as well as the creative aspect. It is important to know all about copyright law and account supervision along with the creative element of advertising.
Advertising executives tend to make a very good living, but often begin their careers in entry level positions such as copyrighters, assistant art directors or account managers. After obtaining your art degree in advertising, you will most likely seek employment in an advertising firm where you will begin your career at the entry level. Your background and degree in advertising art will enable you to learn the craft from the professionals for whom you work. As is the case with most...