Miami Ad School

Design

Define how the world sees.

Two years. One portfolio. The job you actually want.
Taught by the people already doing it at the world’s best agencies and brands.

  • 8,000+ Alumni
  • Scholarships Available*
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7× Cannes School of the Year

Miami · New York City · Online

COE Accredited

NEXT ENROLLMENT JANUARY 2026

Designers think in systems.

Designers think in systems. They speak through structure the same way writers speak through words. Yes, they know how to make a logo, but that is just the starting point. Designers generate identities with strategy, choose typography and color with scientific precision, build ecosystems that scale from a phone screen to a skyscraper, shape packaging and physical experiences, and ultimately define the visual DNA of an entire brand. They do not just make things look pretty. They make brands feel real.

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Next cohort starts: January 2026

The Curriculum

  • OVERVIEW

We are about engineering a brand’s entire existence. You’ll dive into a curriculum that bridges the gap between pure art and commercial strategy. You’ll learn to master the technical craft of typography and layout while exploring the deeper psychology of semiotics and information design. It’s an intensive environment where you’ll learn that great design isn’t just a style—it’s a solution that gives a brand the power to dominate its category.

  • OUTCOME

You’ll leave with a portfolio of complete, immersive brand worlds. You will have mastered the tools of the trade—from digital systems to physical craft—and developed the critical eye needed to lead a creative team. By the time you graduate, you won’t just be a designer—you’ll be a visual architect ready to work at the intersection of culture and commerce for the world’s most influential brands.

  • Quarters 1 to 2: Foundations & Design Thinking

Master the fundamentals of visual communication, design history, typography, and human-centered design thinking. Students explore analog and digital tools, semiotics, color theory, and conceptual problem-solving, building the technical craft and visual vocabulary needed to translate ideas into purposeful form.

  • Quarters 3 to 4: Visual Systems & Applied Craft

Build advanced skills in symbol and logo development, publication design, structural packaging, and information design. Students learn to integrate type and image into cohesive visual languages, working through real-world design challenges across physical packaging, mobile interfaces, and digital platforms.

  • Quarters 5 to 6: Strategic Innovation & Experiential Branding

Apply design methodologies to complex brand systems, experiential environments, and strategic innovation. Students tackle multi-touchpoint briefs—from hotel and restaurant identities to accessible, life-centered experiences—strengthening their strategic problem-solving and distinct visual voice.

  • Quarter 7: Portfolio & Career Preparation

Refine and polish your strongest projects into a professional design portfolio. Through dedicated career readiness training and website development, students master the art of presenting their work, articulating their design decisions, and preparing for agency and studio reviews.

  • Quarter 8: Practical Experience

Put your training to work through 360 clock hours of approved studio- or agency-based Practical Experience, industry partnerships, client projects, or faculty-supervised assignments.

Curriculum and course titles are subject to change to stay current with industry shifts and emerging technologies

Jenny Lam SVP Brand User Experience at Oracle​
“The biggest advantage is all the connections. All the friends I made at Miami Ad School are still friends. They are my network. We lean on each other for support. Just the other day I was in contact with some of them. We reach out to each other for jobs."​

Program Info

Tuition Costs

Tuition across our Miami, New York, and Online programs is $4,995.50, due quarterly. It takes eight quarters (two years) to complete the Design program. Total tuition cost for the program is $39,964. Learn More →

Financial Aid & Scholarships*

We strive to make Miami Ad School affordable for students of all backgrounds. For our U.S. students, federal loans can often cover some or all of tuition costs. We also offer a variety of scholarships. Learn More →

International Students

Students come to us from every corner of the world. You’ll likely be able to attend the campus of your choice. Click for more about the visa process. Learn More →

Study in: Miami & Online

Insighters Series

Forget the textbooks. It’s time to hear it from the people actually shaping the culture. Our Insighters Series is where the classroom meets the “real world” in an exchange of ideas. We fly in the heavy hitters, the disruptors, and the creative visionaries from the world’s top agencies and brands to give you the ultimate competitive edge.

This isn’t a dry lecture, it’s an all-access pass to the inner workings of the advertising industry.

How to apply

Three Steps to Complete Your Application
Step 1

Schedule your admissions interview

Enter your information and schedule a call with your local Miami Ad School Admissions Advisor.

Step 2

Submit your application form​

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

Submit your creative exercises​

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.

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What our grads say

Real people.
Real careers.

Going to Miami Ad School gave me the opportunity to know if this business was right for me. The experiences I’ve gotten through this profession all trace back to that decision.

Jayanta Jenkins
Head of Content Marketing

Before MAS, I was without a plan. I’d just graduated with an English degree and had no idea what I wanted to do. Miami Ad School changed all that.

Emily Chan
Director of Creative Strategy

I saw a planner opening and wasn’t going to apply — didn’t have the experience. My MAS teachers told me to go for it. I got the job.

Kevin Murray
Strategy Director

Students Win Awards

We do not just teach you to make great ads. We push you to create award-winning work. With classes dedicated entirely to award strategy and submission fees completely covered by Miami Ad School, you can focus on the creative while we help you get global recognition.

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Our admissions team love to chat with people like you-answering questions, proposing solutions, and making plans for a creative future. An advisor can help you figure out what’s next in your creative adventure. Maybe that means Art Direction at Miami Ad School.

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