Opinions on Denver Ad School/Creative Circus?
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Both are good. AdHouse is good. I’ve seen you post your portfolio a few times, but never seen it change. So I feel like it’s also worth adding that what you get out of any of them depends on the work you put in.
I know people who graduated from Miami Ad School who went nowhere because they weren’t committed to rolling up their sleeves and improving their portfolio.
Sure you can, I’ve done it. Plenty of people have done it. It takes most of your evenings and weekends. But if you want it, it can be done.
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These ad schools are pretty different. Creative Circus has been around for a long time. Denver Ad School is very new.
Personally, if you’re going to shell out cash for a portfolio school, I’d choose Creative Circus out of these two. You’ll probably get a better book and definitely better connections — which are very important in this industry.
I know a handful of creatives who went to CC that were very frustrated with the program over the past few years. The common theme seemed to be that select creatives in each class are prioritized and the others are left to fall through the cracks and become resentful. The select creatives are connected with great jobs and opportunities, the rest are left to fend for themselves. Students need to make the most of the situation. Also, the school’s holding company doesn’t take care of the faculty like they should, equipment is outdated, and students that can’t afford supplies end up dropping out early. On a lighter note, a lot of the creatives that come out of the circus are amazing out-of-the-box thinkers, a very resourceful bunch. The school seems like an island of misfit toys in a good way, and the student body helps each other get through the rigorous program.
From what I’ve heard, the holding company messed up the school.
Another thing that pissed ppl off:
If you were a 7th quarter during portfolio review, you were segregated to another part of the school and only a handful of people would come into the room.
Denver Ad School is cheaper and has only evening classes, so easier to work and attend, also only 14months, I believe
Circus has a better reputation, it’s been around longer but the books coming out of Denver Ad School have been pretty good.
Miami ad school you’ll be able to do a year of internships which will help with connections and gaining agency experience, most are unpaid or less because you still pay tuition but some are paid.
All the kids that just graduated from DAD are getting dope jobs.
CC has a higher reputation. But only bc they’ve been around longer. DAD is newer (1year). But looking through their books so far, DAD books seem to be on par with CC (quality, design, ideas, etc.). That’s all that matters to me. And to most CDs/HM i would imagine. Look through student portfolios. 1 is shorter. Less expensive. Pick the best option for your needs. Goodluck.
I went to Chicago Portfolio School and liked it. It’s definitely a ‘you get out what you put in’ sort of environment, but I had instructors who were good and able to help me after I finished my book.
I think the “if they can, so can you” logic is a bit flawed. The big thing that a portfolio program does is give you access to partners, a creative environment and feedback. You’ll still be working just as hard with a portfolio program.