VCU Brandcenter

Join the world’s best creative problem solvers.

The Brandcenter brings different ways of thinking together to create greater outcomes.

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Master’s Program

Build a portfolio, earn a master's degree, and launch your career in advertising, branding, or marketing, through our two-year, full-time master's program.

Master’s in Art Direction
Art Directors create and curate the visual expression of a brand.
Master’s in Copywriting
Copywriters craft words to tell stories that create ultimate impact.
Master’s in Creative Brand Management
Business-, people-, and leadership-savvy, Creative Brand Managers lead client and agency teams to accomplish business objectives through creative solutions.
Master’s in Experience Design
Experience Designers use the principles of human-centered design to develop digital products and physical experiences for brands. Please note, we are no longer accepting applications for XD.
Master’s in Strategy
Strategists use their powers of curiosity about people, culture, and brands to drive strategy for advertising and brand communications.

Cannes Lions Festival Study Abroad Program

The Brandcenter Cannes Lions Festival Study Abroad Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Alumni Showcase

The work of our alumni speaks for itself.

But we’d still like to tell you about it.

Alumni Showcase

Every time I thought I knew what to expect from Brandcenter, it gave me something completely unexpected. And every time, it gave me exactly what I needed.
— Chrissy Boals (Art Direction, 2021)

Featured News

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Vann Graves Inspires at CreativeMornings Richmond
April 1, 2025
Brandcenter Executive Director Vann Graves was the featured speaker at March’s CreativeMornings gathering, hosted at Brandcenter. He delivered a powerful…
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“How to get F.I.L.T.H.Y rich” with the cofounders of Gus
March 25, 2025
Graham Douglas and Spencer LaVallee spill all their industry secrets to unimaginable wealth and success with Brandcenter students.
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Ad Age features work by Brandcenter students: Why tiny ads targeting rats are popping up all over New York City
February 27, 2025
A group of students at VCU Brandcenter are behind a series of tiny billboards running in New York with ads targeting New York’s biggest untapped audience segment: rats.

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Events

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Forum: Eric Cruz, Group Creative Director / Sphere Studios
April 11, 2025
He is currently a Sr. Group Creative Director at Sphere Studios, leading its Ads & Brand Experiences practice for the Exosphere, helping pioneer new experiences for what TIME Magazine voted as one of
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Forum: Allie Carr (Copywriting, 2018) and Grace Abbott – How to go Freelance
April 18, 2025
This week's speakers will talk all things about how to go freelance as a creative in the advertising and branding industry.