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Job Description


	Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Artists and Related Workers

About 60 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability. Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design. Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Art Directors
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	10,070
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	4,160
Specialized Design Services	2,870
Motion Picture and Video Industries	2,260
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,110
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,080
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	710
Printing and Related Support Activities	680
Software Publishers	550
Radio and Television Broadcasting	450

Related Careers

	Landscape Architects

	Commercial and Industrial Designers

	Fashion Designers

	Floral Designers

	Interior Designers

	Set and Exhibit Designers

	Public Relations Specialists

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Art Directors
Average Annual Salary	$95,500
Average Hourly Wage	$45.92
Total Employment	30,680

Related Majors & Degrees

Fine and Studio Art
	Intermedia / Multimedia
Design and Applied Arts
	Graphic Design

Interesting Fact

Casanova, the famous adventurer and lover, worked as a librarian until his death in 1798.

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