The Art Direction Creative Track
Program

A unique partnership program. Earn a Master's degree from FIU. Develop a portfolio with MAS.

In This Program

Meet Our University Partner

This is a dual enrollment program. You’ll have the best of both worlds taking courses at Miami Ad School and our university partner, Florida International University. At Miami Ad School, you’ll create your portfolio and get hands-on experience. At the university you’ll develop your critical thinking skills and business acumen. In the end, FIU awards the degree.

Florida International University / Miami Ad School

How does a Masters program boost your career in Art Direction?

This Art Direction Masters degree is like a rocketship for your creative career. This program, offered in conjunction with Florida International University, has been tailored specifically to give up-and-coming creatives the tools they need to lead incredible projects in the real world. The university partner offers the degree.

We all know the awesome power and responsibility of an Art Director when it comes to creative work. The question is, can you learn enough in school to jump straight into that world after graduation? That’s what this program does. You will take classes at both institutions. You will be taught by creatives who work for agencies, brands, and studios. They take time off to teach, to give back to the industry they love. Add the masters degree from FIU to get a full understanding of theoretical, strategic, and research elements in the industry. With all the resources of this highly distinguished university added to your resume, you’ll be the best catch of all.

Award-Winning Student Work

Our Masters students carry out professional-grade projects for serious, real-world clients. The results are absolutely stunning.

Ryan KutscherFounder and Chief Creative Officer at Circus Maximus AND Art Direction Grad.

"You essentially begin your career the day you start Miami Ad School."

The Art Direction Masters Curriculum

What you’ll be learning

Like learning a new language, the best way to learn your trade is through total immersion. The focus of the program is to drive your career forward by offering you world-class experience in guiding creative campaigns. And it all happens with an innovative curriculum of courses like these:

Ideas First
Video Storytelling
Experiments in Digital Photography
Thinking Strategically
Everything is Media
Publications & Editorial Design
Interactive Concepting
Portfolio Development
Content Creation

Want to know what else you’ll be learning? Learn more about the courses you’ll take in the course brochure.

Hands On Experience Around The World

The Quarter Away Program

After spending at least one year (4 quarters) in your home location, you can apply for Quarter Away. This program gives students the opportunity to work and learn in up to four more cities around the world. Imagine client meetings in Atlanta, a photoshoot in Tokyo, or a breakthrough brainstorming session in New York. You’ll be working on the front line…and building your worldwide network of professional friends.

Each quarter, we send students a massive list of active opportunities. It’s like a backdoor into the industry. You could work with:

Berlin(eg. Facebook)

Buenos Aires(eg. Y&R)

Tokyo(eg. Ogilvy)

New York(eg. 72andSunny)

Copenhagen(eg. Uncle Grey)

Atlanta(eg. Chemistry)

Teachers Who Practice What They Preach

Art Direction courses are taught by industry professionals. They constantly revise the classes to be as relevant as possible to the industry. What you get is the most up to date skills and best practices, applied to real projects based in reality, which produces the best work for your portfolio.

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Soham Chatterjee
Global ACD, WhatsApp
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Belen Marquez
Global ACD/AD, FaceBook / WhatsApp
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Anja Duering
Executive Creative Director, Chemistry
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Justin Monroe Kwame Adu
Global Head of Social Media, Logitech

Brig WhiteFreelance Director (Apple, Adidas, Toyota, Amazon)

"Before Miami Ad School, I was without a plan. I graduated with an English degree and was wondering what I was going to do with it. I liked design, but didn’t know much about it. But other than that, I had no idea what I wanted to do."

What People Say

Master Art Direction In Atlanta Or Miami

Each school has a unique charm.

Miami Ad School represents the best of what America has to offer. The cities we’ve chosen all boast a special blend of people, places, and energy. Just pick your cocktail of choice.

Miami

Atlanta

HOW TO APPLY

Four steps to complete your application.

Step 1

Create your account

Enter your information and register for your Miami Ad School account.

Step 2

Choose a city, program, and start date

Select the school you are most interested in right now. Should you change your mind later on, you can easily change your application.

Step 3

Follow the process laid out in the application portal

Show us who you are as a creative thinker. Do three of our fun creative exercises, OR share examples of things you’ve
created.. and do two creative exercises. Finally, schedule an admissions interview with your Admissions Advisor if you haven’t yet connected.

Step 4

Review and Submit

Make sure all your information is correct, and that you’ve paid your application fee. We’ll get back to you soon!

Application Deadlines

Next cohort Coming Soon:
• International applications due August 1
• Domestic applications due October 1

Important Program Information

Tuition at FIU

Tuition is $7,970 per semester paid to FIU. Tuition is based on the semester system with 5 installments for a total of $39,850 (plus fees) total.

Students enrolled in the program may be eligible for financial aid through graduate level Federal aid programs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

We work tirelessly to make school affordable for students of all backgrounds. For our American students, federal loans generally cover tuition costs. We also offer a variety of scholarships.

International Students

In the past decades, students have come to us from every corner of the world. If you’re worried about getting here, never fear: you’ll likely be able to attend the campus of your choice. Click for more about the visa process.