How to become an art director

Inspire and guide a creative team and enable a studio’s vision to come to life.

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What does an art director do?

Duties and tasks

Oversee the creative and design aspects of media (eg. film, television, stage productions, digital).
Inspire and manage a team of designers and artists.
Set the overall creative style and direction of the approach and style of work being produced.
Review and approve creative output (designs, graphics, copy, photography).
Present final designs and artwork to clients for feedback and approval (if applicable).

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Level 2 Major - Visual Culture
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Diploma of Creative Arts and Health

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