Art Direction

Creative Director Salary With and Without a Graduate Degree

Once you earn a graduate degree you become much more indispensable within your organization. Without a graduate degree, chances are you might earn less than a creative director with a master’s. There are many variables and conditions that could make the situations differ depending on the company or project, but as a general rule of [...]

By |2020-12-17T12:28:51-05:00October 1st, 2020|Art Direction, Career Development|Comments Off on Creative Director Salary With and Without a Graduate Degree

Art Director vs. Creative Director: What is the Difference?

Art Directors and Creative Directors are often mixed up but their responsibilities and roles within the industry are quite different. A creative director is a creative leader, they pitch and present all the ideas to the client and materialize the vision of the project by handling the execution and following through with the ideas. Creative [...]

By |2020-11-19T10:48:43-05:00August 4th, 2020|Advertising, Art Direction, Blog, Career Development|Comments Off on Art Director vs. Creative Director: What is the Difference?

How to Build an Advertising Art Director Portfolio

If you are an aspiring art director then you know just how important it is to have a killer portfolio. Your portfolio serves a significant purpose because it allows employers to see your skills, originality, and helps them determine if you are a good fit for their company. It also helps you land the job […]

By |2020-01-23T13:59:24-05:00June 12th, 2019|Art Direction, Career Development, Digital Portfolio|Comments Off on How to Build an Advertising Art Director Portfolio

Art Director Salary With and Without a Graduate Degree

Many creative people endeavor to become art directors at advertising agencies. This role lets them use their talent for “big picture” thinking and play with several media including: Art and copy for multiple outlets Photography and Video production Content campaigns But did you know that having a graduate degree could have a big impact on […]

By |2020-04-02T13:21:47-04:00March 18th, 2019|Art Direction|Comments Off on Art Director Salary With and Without a Graduate Degree

Advertising Copywriter Portfolio: What Employers Are Looking for

You love to write, and you want to get paid to do it. If this is the case, one path you may want to consider is that of an Advertising Copywriter. While this job is relatively more attainable than planning on becoming a best-selling novelist, attracting the attention of an employer can still be a […]

By |2020-05-28T14:54:27-04:00June 14th, 2018|Art Direction|Comments Off on Advertising Copywriter Portfolio: What Employers Are Looking for

Advertising Art Director Job Qualifications: How to Get Noticed by Employers

Creatives are attracted to the role of advertising art directors because this position offers a career rich with novel challenges and opportunities to work a with a wide variety of mediums. However, this is a competitive field. When you apply to become an art director, you are going to have to take extra steps to […]

By |2018-05-16T09:30:57-04:00May 16th, 2018|Art Direction|Comments Off on Advertising Art Director Job Qualifications: How to Get Noticed by Employers

Communications Graduate Program for Art Directors in Advertising

Imagine a career where you got play with all the elements you indulge in recreationally, like music, art, color, storytelling and more. That’s the appeal of art direction in advertising for many creative types who want a career that gives them room to express themselves while paying a decent salary. However, the very nature of […]

By |2018-02-17T14:52:39-05:00February 17th, 2018|Art Direction, communications program, Learning about GSC|Comments Off on Communications Graduate Program for Art Directors in Advertising

Degree Paths for Creatives in Advertising and Marketing

People who are interested in creative pursuits can sometimes have a tough time choosing a path that offers them a chance at a reliable career. This can be unbelievably frustrating, but fortunately, there are certain options that you may find fulfilling. Florida International University in partnership with the award-winning Miami Ad School offers students the […]

By |2017-11-15T21:11:52-05:00November 15th, 2017|Art Direction, Copy Writing, Learning about GSC|Comments Off on Degree Paths for Creatives in Advertising and Marketing

Getting a Job in Advertising: 8 Skills That Will Make You Stand Out

  Are you looking for a job in advertising? What kind of skills do you think hiring people in advertising are looking for? It might be obvious to say, but if you want to work in advertising, then you should be a creative individual. Whether you are a talented writer or designer, or you’re really […]

By |2017-07-20T13:56:13-04:00July 20th, 2017|Art Direction, Creative Strategy|Comments Off on Getting a Job in Advertising: 8 Skills That Will Make You Stand Out

2 High Paying Jobs a Master’s in Communications Will Help You Secure

The main objective of Florida International University’s Global Strategic Communications – Creative Track program is to train the best creative minds with the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze a business challenge and recommend the best creative marketing communications solution. The majority of students who graduate from this particular program go on to become successful […]

By |2020-08-20T11:57:58-04:00July 5th, 2017|Art Direction, Blog, Career Development|Comments Off on 2 High Paying Jobs a Master’s in Communications Will Help You Secure