Created by a graphic designer in 1983, the school of advertising art is distinguished in its foundation of innovation, daily commitment to excellence, seriousness of purpose and creative inspiration. Classes began in 1984, and the first class graduated in 1986. With this being our twenty-third year, saa has been providing the advertising, design, marketing and communications companies throughout the United States with highly skilled professionals for over two decades, a generation of graphic designers. Employers consider saa graduates as one of their primary sources of talent.
mission statement
school of advertising art educates, prepares and guides students to become successful and innovative professional graphic designers.
saa philosophy
At saa you will develop your artistic abilities, professional work ethic, and time management skills. Beyond these essential career elements, one of the most important things you are going to learn at saa is how to think. The goal is to be able to provide new and unique creative ideas for clients in a professional work environment.
You will develop your own thinking and problem-solving capabilities so that you will be able to respond with innovative conceptual ideas. As you grow as an artist and a person, your work will connect with people on a deeper level. This is what separates the mediocre from the great!
objectives
- To review, admit and enroll students who show creative potential as tomorrow’s graphic designer.
- To provide expert guidance and training for our students in areas relevant to today’s advertising field.
- To graduate students who are focused, creative and well prepared for a career in advertising art.
- To assist marketing & communications agencies, advertising agencies, design studios, publishers and in-house design departments by being one of the most valuable resources in their search for new talent.