Humber College is a publicly-funded college located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1967 and offers a range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, technology, health sciences, media, and more.

The college has a diverse student population, with over 33,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled each year, including international students from over 138 countries. Humber College has a strong focus on experiential learning, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning through co-op programs, internships, and work placements. The college has partnerships with over 500 employers, providing students with access to a range of job opportunities and real-world experience.

Humber College is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including its Centre for Trades and Technology, which offers training in a variety of skilled trades, and its Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, which provides students with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment. The college is also committed to sustainability, with a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.

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So, you want to work in advertising … as an art director, copywriter, or account manager. Where can you learn what you need to know to get into the game? At Humber, we offer one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate programs in Advertising Copywriting, Advertising - Account Management and Advertising - Art Direction. Here you can learn the necessary skills in a new, innovative format that replicates the business you are about to enter. Students from these three advertising disciplines take classes and work together in teams to learn every aspect of the industry. Your networking begins day one. Just like in the real world. The Advertising Copywriting Ontario Graduate Certificate gives you the specialized skills to develop creative solutions to real business problems. Over two intense semesters, you will develop a variety of strategic, conceptual and practical skills. You’ll learn how to write powerful, effective, engaging copy for all media. As well, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of advertising art direction, marketing, branding and strategic development. This unique combination of skills will enable you to build a comprehensive portfolio of creative work that reflects the industry standards required for field placement and entry-level copywriting Show less

Semester 1
CAD 5000: Copywriting 101
CAD 5005: Art Direction 101
CAD 5015: Advertising Studio 1 - Copywriting and Art Direction
COPY 5013: Writing for Digital Media 1
COPY 5014: Persuasive Techniques 1
FAA 5000: Introduction to Advertising
FAA 5005: Creative Brief Development & Strategy
Semester 2
CAD 5200: Intensive Portfolio Development
CAD 5215: Advertising Studio 2 - Copywriting and Art Direction
COPY 5513: Writing for Digital Media 2
COPY 5514: Persuasive Techniques 2
COPY 5520: Copywriting 201
FAA 5205: Professional Practice
Semester 3
COPY 5510: Field Experience - Advertising Copywriting

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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