Creative Portfolio Development Course (CPDC) The course is designed to provide aspiring creative people with the tools, feedback and applied experience they need to strengthen their portfolios and their job-seeking prospects. Students learn how to fine-tune their creative work and how to effectively pitch their ideas to prospective employers. Creative Directors join the class to share creative insights as well as to share presentation tips for getting the attention of agency decision makers. A good portion of class time is spent critiquing and improving students’ portfolios and pitch approaches. This course is for anyone who wants to work as a creative professional (art director or writer) in advertising, including recent university or college graduates who are looking for creative jobs in advertising. Course Schedule Weekly Classes: Thursday Evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Regular classes start September 21, 2006 (9 weeks plus Saturday workshop) Saturday Workshop: November 11, 2006 Course Fees Tuition: $825 (Members), $1190 (Non-Members) All prices are subject to GST. Discount available for multiple registrations. Register Now Fee Payment and Refund Policies: Creative Portfolio Development Course (CPDC) A deposit of $500 is due with registration to the program. The deposit is fully nonrefundable, unless the program is cancelled by ICA. The balance of tuition fees is due no later than August 31, 2006. Notification of enrollment cancellation must be received in writing no later than September 8, 2006. The non-refundable deposit of $500 will be deducted to meet administration costs, and any remaining balance will be refunded. After September 8, 2006 and up to October 4, 2006, only 50% of tuition is eligible for a refund and only for such reasons as relocation, serious illness or other exceptional circumstances. After October 4, 2006, no refunds will be given. All refund requests must be received in writing.