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As people get more and more numb to advertisements, businesses are in search of new ways to promote their products and draw in customers. For many companies advertising is necessary in order to stay marketable. That is why having professionals on staff that are educated in advertising is increasingly important. An Associate of Arts in Advertising may help you in preparing to compete for these positions as they become available. Advertising professionals perform many varied tasks – some are experts in the written word and write ad copy that is meant to draw in consumers; others have a background in graphic design and can create the visual aspects of ads. In addition, some individuals have skills in developing and strategizing advertising campaigns.

It is because of the varied nature of advertising that Associate of Arts in Advertising degree programs can be so different. Some colleges offer advertising degrees that focus on communication. Students enrolled in these programs often take courses that focus on writing skills. Other colleges’ advertising degree programs are graphic design based. At these schools instruction hones in on the technical skills that are necessary to design visually engaging internet and print ads. Another type of Associate of Art in Advertising program is business focused and requires students to take accounting and management course in addition to classes on advertising techniques and best practices.

Example Courses

• Fundamentals of Advertising
• Creating Web Pages
• Principles of Selling

Potential Industries

• Advertising
• Graphic Design
• Marketing

Colleges Offering Degree

• Academy of Art University
• Los Angeles City College
• Williston State College