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.

Membership Cards

Membership Benefits

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 aheadTime is 6 – 7:30 PM, Location TBD

DATE EVENT

Tuesday, November 17 Adobe Photoshop I (Graphic Design)

Tuesday, December 1 Adobe Photoshop II (Graphic Design)

Thursday, January 21 Adobe Dreamweaver (Web Design)

Thursday, January 28 Intro to Commercial Photography

Tuesday, February 2 Adobe Illustrator (Vector Graphics)

Thursday, February 11 Basics of Commercial Filming

Tuesday, February 16 Adobe 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

DECEMBER1 – Photoshop II Skill Workshop3 – Boiler Market Study Break & Pizza Party7 – WLFI News Taping10 – Holiday Networking Event

JANUARY19 – Spring Callout21 – Dreamweaver Workshop28 – Professional Development Luncheon

Photography Workshop

Please Note: Calendar is subject to change

Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY2 – Illustrator Workshop4 – AAF-NCI Panel to Critique Resumes11 – Film Workshop16 – Adobe Premier Workshop18 – Cheers for Charity22 – ADDY’s24 – Mosaic Career Fair in Chicago by Leo Burnett

MARCH2 – Speaker11 – Social Event23 – Speaker: IDC – Case Study Walkthrough25 – Professional Development Luncheon

Please Note: Calendar is subject to change

Upcoming Events

APRIL2 – Chicago Agency Site Visits10 – Gaming Fundraiser17 – Spring Fest20 – Business Etiquette Dinner22 – Professional Development Luncheon29 – Elections & End of Year Banquet

Please Note: Calendar is subject to change

WLFI Newscast Taping

• Monday, December 7th

• WLFI - 5:45 PM

• RSVP to: swoodwa@purdue.edu

• Must RSVP by Friday, December 4th

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

2nd floor of BRNG

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www.purdue.edu/aaf