ART DIRECTION PROGRAM

Art Direction is a blanket title incorporating various jobs in advertising, publishing, film, and digital media. Art Directors unify the vision of a project or campaign. They think, design, write, and create movement experiences in pop culture. They create ideas that are as strategically smart as they are edgy and digitally dynamic.

They don't shoot photography, but they do choose a photographer who can capture their vision. They don't draw pictures, but they do work with illustrators who can bring their concepts to life. They don't direct commercials, but...well, in short, they oversee every detail that impacts the visual presentation of a project.

It's a big job, but somebody's got to get paid well to do it.

Rick is a graduate of Portfolio Center (class of 1979). He has trailblazed an award winning career with companies including Lawler Ballard, Tucker Wayne, Grey Kirk VanSant, Young & Rubicam and The Buntin Group and then, his own agency, Endres Parker & Eng. Rick worked with Fitzgerald+CO for 17 years where his primary account was Coca-Cola. In this time he produced nearly 200 television commercials working in Australia, South America, Canada, the Caribbean and the United States.

Rick is an avid motorcyclist, has competed in archery, plays classical piano & the Highland Bagpipes. He studied theology, sings in a choir & has a taste for good beer, great conversation and high ethical standards.

Rick Parker

Director of Art Direction

ART DIRECTION PROGRAM

ART DIRECTION FACULTY

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ART DIRECTION CURRICULUM