| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-19 | - |
| 2024-09-21 | - |
| 2024-09-20 | - |
| 2025-09-19 | - |
| 2025-09-21 | - |
| 2025-09-20 | - |
Program Overview
The Advertising Creative Certificate, designed for students aspiring for creative roles in advertising, equips them with advanced skills in copywriting, art direction, and industry software. The program fosters portfolio development and prepares students for careers in art direction, creative agencies, and advertising agencies. Through internships, practical experiences, and access to industry professionals, students gain hands-on experience and enhance their marketability.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Advertising Creative Certificate is a program designed for students interested in working on the creative side of advertising. It consists of 18 semester credit hours and includes courses in both copywriting and art direction, as well as the computer programs used by creative advertising professionals. Students will develop their portfolios as part of their coursework.
Objectives:
The program aims to provide students with:
- Advanced course options in advertising, interdisciplinary art and design, or communication design.
- Skills and knowledge to pursue careers as art directors or in creative agencies.
- A strong foundation in copywriting, art direction, and the use of industry-standard software.
- A portfolio of work that showcases their creative abilities.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in:
- Art direction
- Creative agencies
- Advertising agencies
Other:
- The program is not a separate major track but an extension of the standard coursework offered by the advertising concentration of the journalism major.
- Students must have journalism major status, IADS major status, or communication design major status and meet specific departmental requirements to qualify.
- UNT is located in the fifth-largest media market in the country, offering access to numerous internship opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- The program teaches advanced art direction, creative portfolio development, visual strategy, and developing ads for television, print, and the web.
- Students can participate in supervised, intensive practical experience working with SWOOP or GRAVITAS, the national advertising campaigns competition.
- Professional internships and practicum opportunities are also available.
- The certificate is open to students in the College of Visual Arts and Design.
University of North Texas Summary
Overview:
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in Denton, Texas. It is a large institution with nearly 47,000 students, making it a top choice for career readiness in Texas. UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates.
Services Offered:
UNT provides a variety of services to its students, including:
MyUNT:
A portal for accessing student information, grades, and other resources.CANVAS:
An online learning platform for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.Student Email:
An email account for communication with faculty, staff, and other students.UNT Directory:
A directory for finding contact information for faculty, staff, and departments.Libraries:
Access to extensive library resources, including books, journals, and databases.Financial Aid:
A variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.Student Life:
A wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities.Campus Map:
An interactive map of the campus, including buildings, parking lots, and other points of interest.Jobs at UNT:
A job board for students seeking on-campus employment.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNT offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience with a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved. Students can participate in:
Student organizations:
Over 400 student organizations, including academic, cultural, and social clubs.Athletics:
The Mean Green athletic program, which competes in NCAA Division I.Campus events:
A variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and festivals.Community engagement:
Opportunities to volunteer in the local community.Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, with many ranked among the nation's top 100.Affordability:
UNT provides significant financial aid to students, making it a more affordable option for many.Quality of Life:
Located in Denton, a vibrant college town, UNT offers a safe and enjoyable campus environment.Academic Programs:
UNT offers over 100 academic programs across a variety of disciplines, including:
Arts and Design:
Visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and more.Business and Industry:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and more.Communications and Media:
Journalism, public relations, advertising, and more.Data Analytics and Information:
Computer science, information technology, and more.Education:
Elementary education, secondary education, special education, and more.Health and Wellness:
Nursing, health sciences, and more.Humanities and Social Sciences:
History, English, psychology, sociology, and more.Music and Performing Arts:
Music performance, music education, theatre arts, and more.Public Service:
Criminal justice, political science, social work, and more.STEM:
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and more.Other:
- UNT is a designated Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- UNT has been named one of the safest college campuses in the nation by Alarms.org for four consecutive years.
- UNT is a top college for students graduating with the least debt, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT is a top college for enrolling transfer students, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT has been named one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes for 16 consecutive years.
- UNT is located in Denton, which has been ranked as the 7th best college town in the nation by 247WallSt.com.
Entry Requirements:
To qualify for the Advertising Creative Certificate, students must have one of the following major statuses:
- Journalism major status
- IADS major status
- Communication design major status Additionally, students must meet specific departmental requirements.
