But virtually all of these programs also have a jobs board, where businesses can post help-wanted queries for student freelancers. The directors of most of these schools will also steer businesses to students capable of doing the particular work requested. The Art Center offers everything from campaigns to logos, with an emphasis on graphic design. Entrepreneurs can write to the Red Eye Studio and describe your business, its advertising needs, and deadline. If your project fits the curriculum of the moment, it may be accepted.
Clients pay for materials.
The school will also recommend students for freelance projects, who will negotiate a fee. The Circus likes small clients that don't typically interest agencies. Clients should be able to provide a brief of specific marketing goals, discussing competition and pertinent business issues. The school will also assign freelance projects to appropriate students. The Portfolio Center takes clients as class projects for expenses only and will consider assignments as small as a business card or as large as TV campaigns.