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Overview

Our MissionThe mission of The Creative Circus is to graduate the best-prepared, most avidly sought-after creatives in the industry.

Life at The Circus

The 411•2 year certificate program•Founded in 1995•Bridge gap between education and industry•Top feeder school•Diverse student population•280+ students•Fully accredited by C.O.E.•National Advisory Board•Concept & Strategy•Location/environment

How We’re Different•Learn by doing•Individual attention/class size•Integrated, collaborative programs•7 full-time dedicated faculty members•Part-time faculty all industry pros•Connections to the industries we serve•Forums•Mentors•Student Competitions

The Inside Scoop•Scheduling•Homework•Working while in school•24 Hour period/panel reviews

Programs of Study

•Art Direction

•Copywriting

•Design

•Image

•Interactive Development

Art Direction2QCG904 - InDesign/Illustrator Introduction to standard Adobe softwareVS201 - Type 2 Continues to look into applied typography and its designVS202 - Color Theory 1Explores color as the soul of design and how these theories are applied to specific creative worksTM210 - Introduction to Creative TeamIntroduces the student to the basic work structure in which he or she will work through the remainder of both school and professional careers. Teamed with a partner, the student will be exposed to the techniques of joint brainstorming, concept development and execution of ideas through “thumbnails” or “comps”

1QGE101 - Strategy 1 Introduces students to the basics of developing a creative strategy based on sound business principles, realistic budgets and focused demographicsVS101 - Type 1 Introduction to type as symbols, individual letter forms, shape and spaceVS102 - Intro to Design Develop a basic understanding of design principles and vocabulary for creative visual thinkingGE102 - Creative Thinking Emphasis on the daily necessity for original thinking and writing in the creative field

3QVS301 - Type 3 Advanced course giving a detailed examination of letter forms and extensive development of multi-page and bookdesign skillsTM31 - Creative Team 3Working with a partner of another discipline, the student will concept several print advertising campaigns during the course of this class. The objective of the course is to begin to develop professional-level samples of the student’s work for their final portfolioTM311 - Advertising Concepts 1Students will develop advertising concepts to be presented weekly in class. This course will stress not only the value of the concepts but also the manner in which they are presented, including voice, vocabulary, conviction, cogency and easeGE903 - Photoshop 1 Introduction to the standard industry software for image manipulation

4QTM410 - Creative Team 4Working with a partner, students will be required to develop original advertising campaigns for common, workaday consumer products advancing skills learned in TM310TM411 - Advertising Concepts 2Working with a partner, the student will carry forward the concepting of print advertising campaigns. The objective is to develop further professional-level samples of the student’s work for his or her final portfolioDS606 - Branding Explore brand identity and how to consider the logo, trademark, messaging and voice on a holistic levelCG925 - Trends This seminar course will introduce students to the concepts behind using new media and trend spotting in advertising

6QAD40 - Layout 2The course focus is on more intricate layouts. Multi-visual, run-around typography, mixed media, multi-page layouts, brochures.TM610 - Creative Team 6: Alternative MarketingWhile working with a partner, the student will be exposed to the radical, innovative, unconventional and sometimes startling approaches to advertising which have come to be called “guerrilla marketing”TM611 - Advertising Concepts 4Working in teams, the students will concept and execute a series of print campaignsCG921 - Web DesignIntroduction to concepting in the interactive environment

5QAD401 - Layout 1Basic awareness of spatial relationships of headlines, photos, body copy, logos, and white space.DS520 - Brand Extension Take a Brand and create a new sub-Brand in teams of 3 (DS, AD, CW) in an effort to enhance the client’s opportunities for revenueTM511 - Advertising Concepts 3The student, working with her or his partner, will begin to create some of the final forms of campaigns which will form the core of the student’s work for his or her final portfolioTM41 - FiredrillStudents will be expected to concept and execute multiple advertising campaigns within a concise time limit.

7Q TM601 - Interdisciplinary Teams CW/DES Collaborations between art directors, designers, writers and photographers in a creative team to create an original campaign or poster TM71 - Creative Teams 7Working within a team, the student will develop original advertising campaigns at the highest level of excellence for common consumer products and package goods.TM711 - Advertising Concepts 5In this final quarter of Advertising Concepts, the student will create advertising campaigns, across all media, which may be expected to represent the student’s talent and abilities in the job market through their final portfolioCG926 - Digital 2Students will take an existing print ad campaign from their portfolio and expand it to a new media format

8QTM810 - Creative TeamsIn this final teams course, 8th quarter students will work in teams and individually to ensure that the ads produced for their portfolio are expertly concepted and executed and are ready to present to potential employersTM810 - Concepting for the PortfolioThe student will be expected to review his or her own portfolio and to work with the instructor in this class to reinforce strengths and fill gaps in what will become the student’s graduate portfolio All assignments in this class will be tailored to the student’s individual need.GR801 - Graduate Portfolio Review/ Job PrepThis class will focus on the job search, final portfolio with in-depth portfolio critiques, web-site, PDF electronic portfolio and traditional portfolio preparation. The contact, the interview, salaries, research, salary negotiations, working with recruiters, professionalism, and presentation will be covered. Elective

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Copywriting2QCG904 - Indesign/Illustrator (can test out)Introduction to standard Adobe softwareCW201 - Developing your VoiceThe professional advertising writer must have a distinctively personal style in the way she or he approaches a problem, whether conceptual or written. This course will encourage the student to overcome inhibitions and prejudices in order to allow her or him to gain experience and confidence in the value of her or his intrinsic talent and abilityCW203 – Writing ScriptsIn this course, the student will be introduced to the basics of writing scripts, including time constraints, building the “theater of the mind” for the audience and basic production principlesTM210 - Introduction to Creative TeamIntroduces the student to the basic work structure in which he or she will work through the remainder of both school and professional careers. Teamed with a partner, the student will be exposed to the techniques of joint brainstorming, concept development and execution of ideas through “thumbnails” or “comps”

1QGE101 - Strategy 1 Introduces students to the basics of developing a creative strategy based on sound business principles, realistic budgets and focused demographicsCW104 - Art Direction for Copywriters This course will familiarize copywriters with techniques, constraints and freedoms which those who will be their career partners in the professional worldCW101 - Introduction to CopywritingThis introductory course will allow the copywriting student to begin to learn the rudimentary techniques of writing advertising headline and body copy, the economy of words and thought peculiar to this type of writing, and the necessity of creative thinking in written expressionGE102 - Creative Thinking Looking at the world differently, Intro to teamwork, meetings, sketching, experimenting

3QCG925 - Trends This seminar course will introduce students to the concepts behind using new media and trend spotting in advertisingCW106 - HeadlinesCopywriting students will work to concept, craft and refine headlines for varied types of advertising campaignsTM310 - Creative Team 3Working with a partner of another discipline, the student will concept several print advertising campaigns during the course of this class. The objective of the course is to begin to develop professional-level samples of the student’s work for their final portfolioTM311 - Advertising Concepts 1Students will develop advertising concepts to be presented weekly in class. This course will stress not only the value of the concepts but also the manner in which they are presented, including voice, vocabulary, conviction, cogency and ease

4QTM410 - Creative Team 4Working with a partner, students will be required to develop original advertising campaigns for common, workaday consumer products advancing skills learned in TM310TM411 - Advertising Concepts 2Working with a partner, the student will carry forward the concepting of print advertising campaigns. The objective is to develop further professional-level samples of the student’s work for his or her final portfolioCW301 - Copy 1This is not about building a book; it’s about building the skills to build a book: style, emotion, grammar, rhythm, meaning, re-writing. In short, writing correctlyCW601 - Interactive CopyA course designed to teach the writer to deal with the structure, continuity, transition and style problems associated with writing in detailed, narrative form

6QCW820 - Copycrafting 2In this advanced level graduate quarter class, copy is perfected for the final bookTM610 - Creative Team 6: Alternative MarketingWhile working with a partner, the student will be exposed to the radical, innovative, unconventional and sometimes startling approaches to advertising which have come to be called “guerrilla marketing”TM611 - Advertising Concepts 4Working in teams, the students will concept and execute a series of print campaignsCW401 - Body CopyThis course emphasizes bringing the same creative talent to body copy that a great writer brings to their headlines

5QCW720 - Copycrafting 1The advanced copywriting student will break down and improve their copy, word by word, for possible portfolio piecesTM415 - FiredrillStudents will be expected to concept and execute multiple advertising campaigns within a concise time limit.DS520 - Brand Extension Take a Brand and create a new sub-Brand in teams of 3 (DS, AD, CW) in an effort to enhance the client’s opportunities for revenueTM511 - Advertising Concepts 3The student, working with her or his partner, will begin to create some of the final forms of campaigns which will form the core of the student’s work for his or her final portfolio

7Q TM601 - Interdisciplinary Teams CW/DES Collaborations between art directors, designers, writers and photographers in a creative team to create an original campaign or poster TM710 - Creative Teams 7Working within a team, the student will develop original advertising campaigns at the highest level of excellence for common consumer products and package goods.TM711 - Advertising Concepts 5In this final quarter of Advertising Concepts, the student will create advertising campaigns, across all media, which may be expected to represent the student’s talent and abilities in the job market through their final portfolioCG926 - Digital 2Students will take an existing print ad campaign from their portfolio and expand it to a new media format

8QTM810 - Creative TeamsIn this final teams course, 8th quarter students will work in teams and individually to ensure that the ads produced for their portfolio are expertly concepted and executed and are ready to present to potential employersCW805 - Professional Dev. for CopywritingThis course will allow graduating Copywriters the opportunity to learn about professional best practices, self-promotion and career developmentGR801 - Graduate Portfolio Review/ Job PrepThis class will focus on the job search, final portfolio with in-depth portfolio critiques, web-site, PDF electronic portfolio and traditional portfolio preparation. The contact, the interview, salaries, salary negotiations, working with recruiters, professionalism, and presentation will be covered. There will also be some portfolio review by guest reviewers. We will address the many-faceted aspects of the job search and go over specific agency information, history and researchElective

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Design2QCG904 - InDesign/Illustrator Introduction to standard Adobe softwareVS201 - Type 2 Continues to look into applied typography and its designVS202 - Color Theory 1Explores color as the soul of design and how these theories are applied to specific creative worksGE101 - Strategy 1Introduction to the basics of developing a creative strategy based on sound business Principles, realistic budgets, and focused demographics

1QVS203 – Production Hands on course that offers student the knowledge to prepare work for print or reproductionVS101 - Type 1 Introduction to type as symbols, individual letter forms, shape and spaceVS102 - Intro to Design Develop a basic understanding of design principles and vocabulary for creative visual thinkingGE102 - Creative Thinking Emphasis on the daily necessity for original thinking and writing in the creative field

3QDS104 - Trademarks 1Learning that a logo is an advertisement, expression and visual representation in a simple wordless statement VS301 - Type 3 Advanced course giving a detailed examination of letter forms and extensive development of multi-page and bookdesign skillsVS401 - Design ConceptsMarrying concept with design principles in order to create a cohesive, communicative end productGE903 - Photoshop 1 Introduction to the standard industry software for image manipulation

4QDS403 - Package Design Pushing the idea of packaging and how a product and package can work together to make it more desirableDS606 - Branding Explore brand identity and how to consider the logo, trademark, messaging and voice on a holistic levelCG925 - Trends This seminar course will introduce students to the concepts behind using new media and trend spotting in advertisingCG921 - Web DesignIntroduction to concepting in the interactive environment

6QGE976 - DeathmatchIntense class giving real world deadlines and client type experiences by executing 6 projects in a 10 week time period VS302 - Color Theory 2 Continued exploration of the use of colorCG913 - Photoshop 2Continuation of Photoshop I by learning new concepts in the area of custom selection and taking greater control over the editing processCG941 - Concepting for FlashIntroduction to this vector based software and its uses for apparent seamless animation

5QDS504 - Trademarks 2 Continuation from DS104 to develop the students’ skills to solve any given identity issueDS506 - Publications Introduction to magazine design by developing a publication that speaks to a specific audienceDS520 - Brand ExtensionMixed discipline class teaching collaboration to further develop existing brands awareness DS401 - Illustration for DesignersDeveloping original art for various media, formats, functions and problems with an emphasis on hand skills and mixed media

7Q DS803 - Capital CampaignsStudent explores who they are or what they love in a set of deliverables that reflect and expression of themselvesTM601 - Interdisciplinary Teams Disciplines collaborate to create an original campaign DS706 - Advanced Branding Examination of how a brand is communicated both internally and externally, by developing effective and efficient brand messages and materialsElective

8QDS805 - Grad PortfolioFocus on completion of design projects, and their presentations in the final portfolio critiqueDS505 - Corporate IdentityExploration of the conceptual and technical understanding of a corporate ID as a system of communication DS705 - Professional PracticesFocus on and learn professional best practices, self promotion and career developmentElective

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Image2QIM200 - Advanced LightingStudents will continue studies in lighting principles introduced in Basic Lighting. Topics include lighting ratios, characteristics, additive and subtractive methods, color balancing and mixed lighting.IM210 - Digital Photography 2Furthers the processes and skills learned in Digital Photography 1 by addressing the making of selections, masking, basic color correction, film scanning, advanced Photoshop, file managing, and archiving.DV304 - Intro to Video EditingVideo content for the web will be created using linear and compositing editing software.IM410 - Competitions for ImageBy creating and exploring various photographic techniques, students will execute specific conceptual assignments while meeting required production timelines. Personal expressionism and unique photographic styles are encouraged.

1QIM100 - Basic LightingLight is one half of photography Daylight and tungsten light will be discussed and practiced. Placement, intensity, metering and exposing of light are the basic controls a photographer must master.IM110 - Digital Photography 1 Begins the process of working with electronic digital cameras, digital work flow, and Photoshop software . IM120 - Digital Color ManagementIncluded in the advanced format is a concentration and application of a digital workflow; from digital still capture through, and including electronic output, archiving, and management.IM130 - Boot CampCovers basic camera and lens operations. Includes the camera settings of both shutter speed and aperature, and how, when combined, produce a correctly exposed digital file. Lens discussions involve focal length, depth of field properties, and focusing techniques.

3QIM310 - Introduction to PortraitureBroad, short, Rembrandt, split, beauty and butterfly lighting are some of the basics covered here. Posing and body language will also be discussed.IM220 - Visual Thinking for PhotographersA class devoted to stretching the creative, conceptual muscles of photographers in the imagining, development, and production of a compelling image – an image that’s more than just a pretty picture.CG927 - Digital 3Students will take an existing print ad campaign from their portfolio and expand it to a new media format.IM350 - Equipment & ToolsNew equipment will be presented on a weekly basis including, but not limited to, cameras, lenses, lights and light modifiers, digital capture and processing tools, and grip/location gear. Operational demonstrations and hands on usage will be stressed.

4QIM340 - Documentary PhotographyThe photodocumentarian works with socially significant issues through the language of photography. Class topics include equipment, films, processes, researching and finding markets, obtaining releases and a variety of other related ideas and information.IM420 - Fashion & Beauty. This course covers finding and working with models, lighting and posing techniques, film/digital equipment, model releases and other information required to work successfully in this fast paced and competitive field.IM430 - Interiors & ExteriorsStyling, composition, and lighting are covered to determine how the ideal camera location can define the vision of an architect, interior designer or space planner. VS202 - Color Theory for ImageThe course introduces in-class exercises to prove applicable color theories and outside assignments to implement the principles as they apply to specific creative works.

6QTM601 - Interdisciplinary Teams 2 (AD/CW/IM)This course collaborates art director, designer, writer and photographer in a creative team of two or more persons to create an original campaign or poster. IM620 - StylingStyling improves the level of visual taste and sophistication through coordinating the various elements (people, clothing, food, objects, background, etc.) and designing them for photographic production. Introduction to prop houses and various sources necessary to produce styled photographs will be coveredIM640 - WeddingsPart portraiture and part photojournalism, this course covers the basics from scheduling the event to the final portfolio presentation and will include posing, lighting basics, the use of filters, and the importance of storytelling.IM730 - Business & MarketingThe student will produce a kit of essential business practice forms as well as a marketing strategy to help identify and contact potential clients

5QIM510 - Tabletop/Still Life PhotographyStudents will continue studies in lighting principles. Topics include lighting ratios, characteristics, additive and subtractive methods, color balancing and mixed lighting.IM520 - Corporate PhotographyAnnual reports, quarterly reports and corporate public relations are but a few of the areas in which the corporate industrial photographer works. Learning not only the executive portrait, but the material stored in the warehouse, the new goods coming off the assembly line and the worker in the environment of industry, are all taught.IM330 - View CameraThis complete manual system of photography remains in the forefront for precise technical high quality image-making. The flexibilities and limitations of the view camera, field camera and press camera are covered in detail.CG913 - Photoshop 2Learning new concepts in the area of custom selections, the heart of photo editing, the student will take greater control over the editing process.

7Q TM701 - Interdisciplinary Teams 3 (GD/IM)This course explores the creative working relationship between a graphic designer and photographer. Finished samples may include a movie poster, product brochure or an editorial magazine spread.IM720 - Individual Projects 1The student must provide a pre-determined number of concepts and present these ideas to the department head for approval. Onceapproved, the student must meet and maintain a production schedule for the balance of the quarter.IM830 - Assisting WorkshopEach student is assigned to a working commercial photography studio. The student and studio must commit to a full eight hour work day a week, for ten weeksIM840 - Directed StudiesThis class will enable The Circus to address needs outside the normal curriculum and be adaptive to special situations for its students. working on certain aspects specific to the completion of the graduate book.

8QIM810 - Graduate Portfolio DevelopmentEmphasis will be placed on polishing presentation, developing and expanding local network contacts, and refining the skill of self-assessment, self-promotion and marketing.IM820 - Individual Projects 2Established for the focused student to further expand his/her final graduate portfolio. The student must provide a pre-determined number of concepts and present these ideas to the department head for approval. Once approved, the student must meet and maintain a production schedule for the balance of the quarter.GR803 - Advanced Specialized StudyThis course allows advanced students to receive individualized feedback on book pieces, group critique as well as one-on-one instructor consultation.GE920 - Film/Video/TV ProductionThis course will allow Image students to learn to concept and execute for motion photography

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Interactive Development2QCG925 - Trends This seminar course will introduce students to the concepts behind using new media and trend spotting in advertisingDV200 - Information ArchitectureA site’s information architecture specification typically evolves into a site map, which may or may not be published online and accessible to the public. It’s important to have a clear understanding of how to absorb, manage, and leverage an IA specification so your not repetitively inquiring where. Functional wireframe development & persona and use case authoring/developmentDV201 - Web Development 2 (Web Design and Implementation Intermediate)CSS Development and Liquid Layout i.e.; javascript, jqueryDV202 - Rich Media Development 1 (Web Animation Basic)Using Relevant programs to create motion graphics for the web. i.e.; action script 3, tweenmax

1QGE102 - Introduction to Creative ThinkingThe course emphasizes the daily necessity for original thinking and writing in the creative fields. Through practical assignments, students will be taught to recognize and avoid cliches, hackneyed or trite ideas.DV100 - Web Development EssentialsThis course will focus on the various roles and responsibilities of those you will be working closely with on a web site development team. Having a general understanding of their similarities, roles, and responsibilities is critical to the successful deployment of a project. i.e.; FTP, version control, professionalism, xhtml, cssDV101 - Web Design Implementation BasicStudents will learn to take their designs and scaffold them so their designs can be prepped for further development for the web.web development essentials. i.e.; Xhtml and css scaffolding, layout executionDV107 - Illustrator/Photoshop for the WebCreating vector based assets for the web.

3QDV301 - Web Development 3 (Web Design and Implementation Advanced)It’s client-side scripting that has revolutionized our experience with the web. Client-side scripting is primarily responsible for the birth of Web 2.0, paving the way for a new breed of web sites. This course will peel back the layers and reveal what makes a “web 2.0” web site tick. i.e.; PHP, MySQLDV302 - Rich Media Development 2 (Web Animation Intermediate)Students will dive into object oriented actionscript and move away from timelines. i.e.; AS3DV303 - Motion Graphics BasicThey will learn how to import and manipulate video. Apply basic animation and effects and learn to leverage cameras for realistic perspectives. i.e.; after effects, animationDV304 - Intro to Video EditingVideo content for the web will be created using linear and compositing editing software.

4QDV400 - Web Development 4 (Web Development and Implementation)Working with Dynamic Content i.e.; PHP, MySQL, application development, environment provisioning, data modelingDV402 - Rich Media Development 3 (Web Animation Advanced)Working with Particle systems. Creating effects based on user interaction i.e.; AS3, FlexDV403 - Motion Graphics IntermediateCreating Production videos for the web i.e.; After EffectsDV409 - Polishing ProjectsThis class gives the student time to go back a polish and tweak projects in order to completely debug them of any issuesWorking with upper Q students to make projects work.

6QTM410 - Creative Team 4Working with a partner of another discipline, the student will concept several print advertising campaigns during the course of this class. The objective of the course is to begin to develop professional-level samples of the student’s work for their final portfolioDV504 - Game Development BasicCreating Flash based video games i.e.; UnityDV605 - Web Development 5 (Web 2.0 Centric Development Basic) Creating Rich experiences by providing real time feedback to end users. i.e.; 1 portal dev./ Cloud ComputingElective

5QDV500 - Object Oriented ProgrammingThis will serve as a precursor to more complex object oriented lan¬guages. Allow the student to work efficiently in some of the industry standard architectures such as MVC and Cairngorm i.e.; C sharp, iphone, ipad dev, PHPDV503 - Motion Graphics AdvancedThis course covers how to create and modify elements for use on the web i.e.; after effectsDV505 - 3-D modeling Model imaging and object rendering i.e.; Cinema 4-dDS706 - Advanced Branding Examination of how a brand is communicated by effective and efficient brand messages and materials

7Q DV604 - Game Development AdvancedCreating game application for the mobile space i.e.; UnityDV705 - Web Development 6 (Web 2.0 Centric Development Advanced)Basic understanding of the Flex development lifecycle including deploymentDV808 - Client ExperienceStudents will be teamed up DS/DV to work with a client and meet client needs

Elective

8QDV800 - Project Management and Professional PracticesThis course covers how to manage a project as well as dealing with clients, contracts and the business side of their job.DS520 - Brand ExtensionMixed discipline class teaching collaboration to further develop existing brands awareness DV809 - Graduate Portfolio ReviewThis class will focus on completion of design projects and their presentation in the final portfolio with in-depth portfolio critiques, as well as addressing the job search, resume preparation, creation of self-promotion pieces, web-site, and electronic portfolio Elective

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Student Competitions•Quarterly Student Shows

•D&ADWhat is D&AD?Operation Bangers & CashLondon Project

•Cannes Future LionsThe entry

The experience

•The One Show

•Addys

•Communication Arts

•CMYK

Hollywood VideoRandom HouseIn Lebron We TrustUrban BunkChicken of the Sea

Student WorkGrad Work

Student Work

Career Services

•Forums

•Mentors

•Portfolio Reviews

•Local and National Networking

Career ServicesGraduates and completers working in their field of study within six months of graduation:

Jul 2006 - Jun 2007Art Direction93.1%Design90.91%Copywriting95.12%Image100%TOTALS

94.23%

Jul 2007- Jun 2008Art Direction88.10%Design88.89%Copywriting93.55%Image100%TOTALS

90.74%

*2009-2010 statistics available Jan2011

Jul 2008 - Jun 2009Art Direction90%Design97.06%Copywriting77.42%Image81.82%TOTALS

87.74%

What Do Employers Say?

Industry Salaries

*To request the complete Creative Group 2011 Salary Guide, click here.

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION STARTING SALARIESTITLE LOW HIGHCopywriter (1-3 yrs) $37,000$52,250Copywriter (3+ yrs) $51,000$70,250Senior Copywriter (5+ yrs) $66,750$98,500Graphic Designer (1 to 3 yrs) $34,500 $49,250Graphic Designer (3+ yrs) $45,500$63,000Senior Graphic Designer (5+ yrs) $58,000 $76,750Associate Art Director (3 to 5 yrs) $55,000 $70,250Art Director (5+ years) $63,250$91,500Creative Services Manager $71,000 $100,250Associate Creative Director (5+ yrs) $84,500 $114,0000Creative Director (8+ yrs) $92,000$158,000

INTERACTIVE STARTING SALARIESTITLE

LOW HIGHWeb Developer $58,000

$98,250Flash Developer $64,500

$98,250Interactive Producer $64,000

$89,000Web Designer (1 to 5 yrs) $48,500 $73,750Senior Web Designer (5+ yrs) $70,500 $99,500Information Architect $75,500

$112,500Interactive Designer (1 to 5 yrs) $46,500 $73,500Interactive Designer (5+ yrs) $70,000 $100,500User Experience/ Interface Designer $75,500 $95,000Interactive Art Director $74,000

$105,000Interactive Creative Director $900500 $145,000

2011 National Salary Guide from The Creative Group*

The Tour

Our GraduatesCopywritersJeb QuaidRich Ford Liza BehlesAndy Pearson

Shana AultNeville ShahMark AdlerAshley Cagle

Art DirectorsMatt MooreAngelle JuneauDave OrtegaGus MendesLauren FoxAshley SchurottKasia Haupt

Designers

Becky KitlanOscar ZabalaLarissa BrandauElena ShroederLance ThomasJon Donaghy

PhotographersChirsty Parry

Julia DavisBobby ProkenpekPaige RumoreJeff WolkMelissa Witcher

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WatchArt & CopyHelveticaObjectifiedWhy Man Creates

ListenDon’t Get Me Started Podcast

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JoinAIMAAIGAI Have An Idea

ReadHey Whipple, Squeeze This

BrowseA Note to Student Art DirectorsThe Mad, Mad World of AdvertisingI Have an Idea Visits The Circus

Costs & ResourcesCosts

Application Fee $100

Tuition Fees $415 per credit hour

$1,673.83 per month

$5,021.50 per quarter

$15,064.50 per academic year *

Academic year is 3 quarters.

Lab Fee $110 per quarter

Books & Supplies $500-$800 per quarter

*Varies by program, class, and project

Housing $300-$1200 per month

*Varies by location and number of roommates

Resources

Savings

Grants * Pell Grant

Loans * Student Stafford Loan * Parent Plus Loan * Alternative or Private Loans

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•Application•Essay•Application Fee•Enrollment Agreement•Portfolio•Request Transcripts

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4. Housing

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