Big Book Crit: Edinburgh Spring 2022

Are you an aspiring creative? You don’t want to miss the Big Book Crit.

It’s coming to Edinburgh on 25 April from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and we’re delighted that after two years of being online, it will be happening in a real life, in an actual advertising agency!

The evening is designed to help you break into the advertising and marketing industry.

You’ll receive invaluable, constructive feedback on your work from local professional creatives from a range of agencies, including Creative Directors, Art Directors and Heads of Copy.

Where and When?

Story UK, 1-4 Atholl Cres, Edinburgh, EH3 8HAY

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Book Your Free Spot Here

How does it work?

Turn up with your portfolio of at least three completed pieces of work.

You’ll have 10 minutes to present to each creative you meet, followed by five minutes of feedback.

It’s basically creative speed dating!

Who's it for?

It’s for all aspiring creatives looking to break into the advertising and marketing industry.

It’s open to students at any stage of any course, recent grads, or anyone starting out in their career.

Why come?

• You'll receive invaluable advice from some of Edinburgh’s leading creatives
• It's the perfect opportunity to build your network. These creatives could help land your first job.
• You'll be inspired by your peer’s creative work

You could even get a job!

Naveen Sonne attended a crit in Manchester and bagged her first job in the industry at advertising agency, McCann Manchester, after meeting copywriter Steven Gormley there. Read Naveen’s story here.

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Book Your Free Spot Here

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Can't make it to Edinburgh? We run Big Book Crits across the country, and the best way to know when dates are set is to join our mailing list by clicking here.

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Become a DMA Student Member today. Being a Student Member shows employers you’re committed to your professional development and that you’re actively seeking to improve your skill set, making you stand out from your peers.

To highlight just one benefit that'll make you shine as a job applicant, you'll be able to complete two proffesional qualifications for free, the IDM Award in GDPR and the IDM Award in Marketing, which are usually £594 each! Discover all of Student Memberships benefits and become one here.

Questions? Get in touch with DMA Talent