You pay us and
we'll get you paid.
That big sexy number is the average starting salary for DAD Grads. Yeah, try finding that kinda job right out of college with zero industry experience and a below-average creative portfolio.
This is why students come to DAD instead of going to grad school. Portfolio school isn’t like a university, it’s a more specialized trade school with experienced agency instructors that help students get into better ad agencies in bigger markets with higher starting salaries.
Never. Ever. Settle. (Ever)
Don’t settle for whatever mid job offers that your mid portfolio is getting you. You can do better! Our students were in your same position once, so smash that button below to check out the portfolios they crafted at DAD and ask yourself how you think your current portfolio would measure up if you were all interviewing for the same job.
Start your creative journey.
No matter where you want to end up, we’ve got a path to help get you there. Our comprehensive programs are best for future art directors, copywriters, and strategists who are serious about their portfolio, strive to work at the biggest and best ad agencies, and want to be fully-prepared to hit the ground running when they get there. Choose your destiny below…
Art Direction
Craft the look and feel of a campaign. Make decisions about visuals, photography, type, colors, and the overall design. Learn everything you need to know to become an Art Director.
Copywriting
Craft the idea or story behind a campaign. Write headlines, scripts, taglines, social posts, etc. Learn everything you need to know to become a Copywriter.
Strategy
Discover insights that inspire campaigns. Research and lay the groundwork that allows creatives to create. Learn all you need to know to become a Strategist.
* 5 quarters
* 15 months
* full-time workload
* in-person or online classes
Why the hell do you need this?
You went to college! You got a degree! Shouldn’t that be enough!? Before you scream even more into the cold, black post-grad void, let’s bring you back to reality. The hard truth is your degree doesn’t get you a killer job – your portfolio does. So how confident are you that your existing portfolio will help you stand out? That's exactly why the extra money and time spent in portfolio school is worth it.
The only thing stopping you… is you.
The only thing stopping you… is you.
How does DAD stack up?
If you’ve researched portfolio schools, then you know – they’re expensive as hell and all basically seem the same. Well, until we came along and started shakin’ things up, of course. With our consistently killer portfolios quarter-after-quarter and big agency job placements, why exactly are you paying more at those other schools again?
Denver
Tuition
$27,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
Program Length
5 QTRS
Big Agency Job Placements
YEP
Full-Time Online Option?
YEP
Ad Agency Experienced Teachers
ALL
Weather
BEAUTIFUL
Breweries Per Capita
10
Feels Like More College
FUCK NO
Kickball Team
AWWWW YEAH
Climate Change Future
DRY
Miami
Tuition
$38,800
Acceptance Rate
100%
Program Length
8 QTRS
Big Agency Job Placements
YEP
Full-Time Online Option?
NOPE
Ad Agency Experienced Teachers
SOME
Weather
HUMID
Breweries Per Capita
2
Feels Like More College
MEH
Kickball Team
DOUBT IT
Climate Change Future
UNDERWATER
Virginia
Tuition
$54,640
Acceptance Rate
40%
Program Length
8 QTRS
Big Agency Job Placements
YEP
Full-Time Online Option?
NOPE
Ad Agency Experienced Teachers
SOME
Weather
SEVERE
Breweries Per Capita
5
Feels Like More College
YEP
Kickball Team
DOUBT IT
Climate Change Future
UNDERWATER
Don't forget to check the work.
We could sit here all day and yell facts at you, but what better way to judge a portfolio school than by the quality of the portfolios they put out? We’re so confident in ours that we wanted to make it super easy for you to compare, so smash the links below and decide for yourself what kind of standard you want your own portfolio to live up to.
Ready for more? Let’s talk.
Ok, you’ve got the gist — now you need the details. Fill out the form below to get more info on the school, schedule a tour, or just get a conversation going via email or phone.
