Big Book Crit Spring 2019

The Big Book Crit runs in partnership with the Graeme Robertson Trust, the IDM and the DMA to help aspiring creatives break into the advertising industry.

If you’re passionate about getting your foot in the creative industry’s door, want to meet the people that can help get you there and be inspired by your peers’ work, you’re going to want to get involved!

We'll be holding Big Book Crits in five locations across the UK. To get your free ticket, click on one of the links below and book your place.

• London – OLIVER Agency, Wednesday 1 May, 18:00 – 20:00. This Crit has taken place
• Norwich – Norwich University of the Arts, Thursday 2 May, 16:30 – 21:00. This Crit has taken place
• Bristol – Zone Digital, May 22, 18:00 - 20:00
• Edinburgh – May (Date TBC), Register your interest here
• Manchester – May (Date TBC), Register your interest here

How does it work?

Turn up with your portfolio and ready to show your best work. We've lined up a stellar selection of Creative Directors from a variety of agencies who are primed to critique your work. You'll get 15 minutes with each Creative Director - seeing as many as possible within the timeframe - so you need to use the time wisely to explain and pitch your ideas concisely and clearly before getting on the spot feedback.

It's really important that you read our top tips for 'Getting It Right On The Night' here to make sure you make the most out of the experience.

Who’s invited?

The event is open to students at any stage of their course (you can be studying anything from graphics to illustration to copywriting), recent grads or anyone starting out in their career and looking for advice.

You need a portfolio of work that you’re comfortable showing off.

Individuals and teams are both welcome.

Still wondering what's in it for you?

>Invaluable networking with Creative Directors
>Priceless advice about your existing portfolio
>Prized and proven tips on how to improve your work
>Honest advice about how best to present your work
>The chance of an offer of a placement or even an actual job
>General careers advice from people who've been there and done it

We look forward to seeing you there! Book your place via one of the above links now.

If you have any questions, please email dmatalent@dma.org.uk