i'm a 12th class student and want to get in advertising should i do mass communication course or bfa(bachelors in fine arts) for advertising?

Question

please explain what is the difference between both of them.

Answer 1

Hi Aastha,

I hope you haven’t been waiting on a second opinion to make your decision?! I completely agree with Christine’s comments. Add to that the numbers of people who change the their major while in college, work in fields not related to their degree and/or change jobs/careers! I would suggest starting with the broader degree (Mass Comm) and explore internships, talk with my advisor as well as seek conversation with those already working in Advertising.

Answer 2

While you could pursue a school offering a BFA program and an Advertising degree, the BFA track is not typically intended for those seeking a career in Advertising/Marketing. And the majority of jobs out of college in the Advertising field will prefer grads with a degree specific to communications, advertising/marketing and sometimes design, though a fine art degree is not usually related to the skill set required to to do research, analysis and communication strategies. A BFA track is usually recommended for students seeking to develop their creative portfolio in writing, visual or performing arts.