Overview What is AAF? Why join? How do you join? AAF Student Conference
What is AAF? The Purdue Chapter of AAF is committed to offering the students of Purdue University the opportunity to explore the Advertising industry while expanding and applying their professional skills, knowledge, experience, and networking opportunities.
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Membership Benefits Exclusive Access To: AAF Student Conference AAF National Conference Mosaic Career Fair Purdue AAF Agency Tours NSAC Internship Program AAF-NCI Professional Mentoring Program AAF’s Most Promising Minority Students Program AAF-sponsored Scholarships & Internships Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society Resume/Portfolio-Building Opportunities, such as: – Planning & Executing AAF-sponsored events – AAF Executive Board & Committee Chair Positions – Designing Campaigns for various AAF-Sponsored Events End of Year Banquet and Awards Ceremony Free Admission To: AAF Speaker Engagements AAF-sponsored Skill Workshops Discounted Admission To: AAF Special Events AAF Social Events Boiler Communication Student-Run IMC Agency Preferred Status For: AAF’s “Advertising Day” Applications AAF-NCI Internship Opportunities AAF-NCI Scholarships
NSAC Internship Program Develop a full advertising campaign for State Farm Completely student-run Will run as a course in the spring – Tuesday / Thursday – 10:30 – 11:45 2 credits Pass / Fail – 50 % attendance – 50 % participation
Boiler COM Will need to attend spring callout Application Process: – Submit Application – Submit Resume – In Person Interview Must serve as Account Assistant for one semester before becoming eligible to apply as an Account Executive Dues: $10
Mentor Program Professionals from the AAF- North Central Indiana chapter are eager to be matched up with a member of AAF. They will be providing personal professional guidance in all areas for the student they are matched up with, including helping them with finding a job, building their network, and learning about the industry.
Skill Workshops Need to RSVP one week ahead Time is 6 – 7:30 PM, Location TBD DATEEVENT Tuesday, November 17Adobe Photoshop I (Graphic Design) Tuesday, December 1Adobe Photoshop II (Graphic Design) Thursday, January 21Adobe Dreamweaver (Web Design) Thursday, January 28Intro to Commercial Photography Tuesday, February 2Adobe Illustrator (Vector Graphics) Thursday, February 11Basics of Commercial Filming Tuesday, February 16Adobe Premier (Film Editing)
Committees Committees: – Promotions – Fundraising & Philanthropy Cheers for Charity Business Etiquette Dinner – ADDY’s – Mentor Program – Gaming Fundraiser Why do it? – Committee Chairs will be given the option of writing something for publication in the AAF-NCI newsletter (Great Portfolio Builder!) – End of Year Awards – Incentive Program – And of course… Portfolio/Resume Building
Internships Haan Marketing + Communications FindEight Clarian-Arnett WBAA Radio
Past Events Student Conference in St. Louis “Advertising Day” – WLFI Visit – Haan Marketing + Communications Visit – Professional Development Luncheon with James Datri Speaker: David Huhnke– Business Etiquette Speaker: Will Hardison – Nontraditional Paths after graduation
Upcoming Events DECEMBER 1 – Photoshop II Skill Workshop 3 – Boiler Market Study Break & Pizza Party 7 – WLFI News Taping 10 – Holiday Networking Event JANUARY 19 – Spring Callout 21 – Dreamweaver Workshop 28 – Professional Development Luncheon Photography Workshop Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
Upcoming Events FEBRUARY 2 – Illustrator Workshop 4 – AAF-NCI Panel to Critique Resumes 11 – Film Workshop 16 – Adobe Premier Workshop 18 – Cheers for Charity 22 – ADDY’s 24 – Mosaic Career Fair in Chicago by Leo Burnett MARCH 2 – Speaker 11 – Social Event 23 – Speaker: IDC – Case Study Walkthrough 25 – Professional Development Luncheon Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
Upcoming Events APRIL 2 – Chicago Agency Site Visits 10 – Gaming Fundraiser 17 – Spring Fest 20 – Business Etiquette Dinner 22 – Professional Development Luncheon 29 – Elections & End of Year Banquet Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
WLFI Newscast Taping Monday, December 7 th WLFI - 5:45 PM RSVP to: Must RSVP by Friday, December 4 th
What Will Your Resume Look Like? How about your Professional Network?
How to Join Fill out a membership application Dues: $45 Can join at any time Turn application and dues into COM office on 2 nd floor of BRNG
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