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.
Creativity ignited.
Welcome to the school that teaches you to be more like yourself and less like everybody else.
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 in Art Direction
Launch your career as an Art Director in advertising, branding, or marketing. Build a portfolio and tap into the Brandcenter alum network.
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 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 ShowcaseEvery 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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VCU Brandcenter Students Earn D&AD New Blood Pencils and Portfolio Awards
July 8, 2026
From cloning Tom Brady (in chocolate) to serving luxury microplastic cuisine, Brandcenter students and their portfolios win at D&AD.
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Brandcenter production wins Gold Young Director Award
June 26, 2026
A short made as part of Brandcenter's Production Master Class wins prestigious director's award for FWENS directing duo.
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Vann Graves reflects on the lasting impact of great ads for Ad Age
June 25, 2026
In an opinion piece for Ad Age, Brandcenter's Executive Director reflects on culture and iconic ads like McDonald's "The Showdown."
Events
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Admissions: Virtual Info Session
July 15, 2026
Join us for a Brandcenter 101 to learn about what we do and why we do it and to hear about the Brandcenter experience.
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Admissions: Virtual Info Session
August 27, 2026
Join us for a Brandcenter 101 to learn about what we do and why we do it and to hear about the Brandcenter experience.
BrandFam
Our people are everything.
Cai Strachan
Student, Strategy, 2026
Hired By: The Davis Agency / Virginia Beach
Ann Ganao
Student, Strategy, 2026
Kassandra Leyva
Student, Strategy, 2027
Cassidy Lee
Student, Art Direction, 2027