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Creative Advertising

The Creative Advertising major prepares you for creative and strategic roles in the dynamic advertising industry.

You’ll study communication and advertising theories and develop your practical skills through industry projects for real clients. You’ll also learn about copywriting, new media advertising, advertising planning and design.

This major develops your professional skills in communication, creative problem solving, teamwork, time management and leadership – transferable skills that are valuable in any career.

Career opportunities

Account executive, copywriter, creative director, account planner, art director, advertising designer.

Major (8)

For a major in Creative Advertising, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN140 Art of Illustration and Design
DES105 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN204 Communication and Thought
CMN213 Art, Design and Visual Culture
CMN224 Introduction to Design and Concept
CMN226 The Language of Design
DES211 Visual Storytelling

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN311 Drawing Practice
CMN312 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

For a minor in Creative Advertising, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN140 Responsive Website Design
CMN204 Screen Production and Editing
CMN224 Design Futures
CMN226 Design Portfolio

*Available to be studied online