Associate of Arts - Advertising

The Associate of Arts degree in Advertising prepares students for entry-level jobs in advertising agencies through hands-on instruction in art direction, copywriting, and creative strategy.

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Design Skills

• Effectively use visual media, including freehand drawing, to convey ideas and concepts throughout the creative process

Communication Skills

• Create narratives that demonstrate an understanding of the elements of storytelling: idea, structure, conflict, character, and imagery

Problem Solving

• Apply strategic elements demonstrating an understanding of the target customer, the product/service, and the market
• Gather, assess, and apply relevant information, including historical research, as part of the conceptual and design process

Conceptual Thinking

• Communicate relevant objectives through the use of appropriate aesthetic choices
• Generate original ideas

Professional Readiness

• Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search

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