Love big ideas and bringing them to life? If you’re great at brainstorming and understanding people, a Creative in Advertising could be where you’re meant to be.
A creative advertising team works together to come up with ideas for adverts that live on radio, TV, internet or billboards.
It usually consists of an art director, who is responsible for the look of the advert and a copywriter who writes the words.
Adverts help people fall in love with brands.
One can learn on the job or study advertising at an advertising school or university. Showing creative ability helps you get a foot in the door.
Skills & Attributes
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Either an ability to write or a good eye for design.
- Knowledge of popular culture.
- Extreme curiousity.
- Ability to be vulnerable
- Love of social media
Subjects
National Senior Certificate (Matric) and meet institution requirements
No compulsory subjects – sugested:
- English
- Art
- Design
- History
- Maths/ Maths literacy

Study Paths
- Vega School of Advertising
Duration: 3 Years - Red and Yellow Creative School of Business
Duration: 3 Years

Salary Range
R97 000 – R401 000 Per year