Brainco - Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies


1011 First Street South, Ste. 109
Hopkins, Minnesota


Brainco: Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies, established in 1994, is a comprehensive, alternative institution offering creative programs in a variety of disciplines. Programs are offered in a diverse range of creative disciplines including art direction and design, writing, media arts and more. Concentrations offered include promotional design, Graphic Design, copywriting, film and video, photography and more.

Brainco is located in the scenic city of Hopkins in Minnesota not far from the city of Minneapolis. Brainco offers a library where students can gain access to numerous resources. Students at Brainco-Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies can also take advantage of a computer lab.

In addition to Brainco's creative programs, students can also take advantage of a plethora of off campus recreational, cultural, and historical attractions in the city of Minneapolis. Students can enjoy city that is burgeoning with the arts. Theatres, museums and art galleries are all accessible. Some area attractions include the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Weisman Art Museum, the Museum f Russian Art and more. Minneapolis also offers numerous parks, numerous festivals and fairs and much more.

Quick Facts:
  • Brainco offers some financial aid options for students.

  • Students can take advantage of professional faculty who are highly experienced in their fields.

  • Classes offered at Brainco-Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies are held in the evening.

  • Brainco-Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies housing is located off of campus

  • Brainco-Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design and Interactive Studies programs are offered on a quarter basis.

  • Many of the programs are at Brainco are seven quarters and require about 73 credits to complete.

  • According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "employment of photographers is projected to grow 10% from the years 2006 to 2016.

  • According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, "employment of artists and related workers is expected to increase 16% from the year 2006 to 2016."


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