Yes, an art history degree is still a background in art, and with the right experience and resume an art history major would qualify for an art director position.
In the movie industry the role of the Art Director is to assist the Production Designer, collaborate with the Set Decorators and supervise the Set Designers.
Owner Director Assistant Director Associate Director Curator Art Consultant Art Broker Artist management that's all in can think of right now, if i am missing any please feel free to add them :)
You direct an art form. Plays, movies, ballets, things of that sort
teaching and maybe if you are lucky a job with a museum or collection. or, if you are willing to work in a field outside your degree, a lot of things. In my case, BA Art History = Product Management
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Art director should be the highest point in the art field before you cross over into traditional management in a business. Gallery owner or lead designer would be tops for the independent crowd.
There are a number of different sorts of ways that one could find a job with an art history degree. A person with an art history degree could find a job as a curator at an art gallery or museum. An example of another opportunity would be a job as an art consultant for police art forgery investigations. Another option for a job for someone with a degree in art history would be in the field of conserving art and restoring different arts. These are some of the different possibilities open to someone with a degree in art history.
After you get your art history degree and you really want to get to the top, I suggest you try getting an internship in your field. You need to start at the bottom to get where you want to go.
It can be your job if you like art
To find a job as an art director in New York, it would probably be helpful to move to New York. Once there, you should try to network and make business connections in that field. Once you start networking, you will be able to find out what positions are available and where. Or, you may meet someone who thinks that you are perfect for the job and hire you right away. Another option would be to hire a head hunter.
There are so many job types that you can acquire in this film making. You can be a Director or Art Director, Editor, Foley Artist, Producer, Production Assistant, Production Manager etc.. Most likely all job that makes a movie is considered but not an actor or actress :)
He is a director.