Welcome

The school of advertising art is a nationally recognized graphic design college located in Kettering, Ohio. saa is a small college where you will be immersed in art and design courses from day one.

We are a dynamic group of advertising professionals who have used a combined 100+ years of advertising industry experience to design a unique program that will transform you into a hybrid designer. Hybrid designers are in high demand and prepared for the ever increasing pace of our world because they are skilled in graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, and video. We will inspire you, challenge you, support you, cry at your graduation, and celebrate your first job offer. saa is a focused, intense program that with your passion and hard work will prepare you for an amazing career.

Artwork by saa students and graduates is published in national graphic design magazines and is honored regionally and nationally by graphic design organizations. saa assists graduates with every step of the job search process after graduation and throughout their career. An average of 93%* of our graduates are working in the advertising industry.

see yourself at saa?

Schedule a college visit soon. You’ll see students at work in the classrooms and meet instructors.  You’ll also get helpful feedback about your work, which may give you ideas of how to best show your talent as you enter scholarship competitions.

Get started on the road to being a graphic designer, click here to schedule a visit or call 877-300-9866.

*Over the last six years, 93% of graduates eligible for career services [257 of 276] are working in the advertising field.