Advertising Will Never Be the Same.
A S S E E N I N
Enrollment for the May Session Opens on May 1st at 11AM Pacific.
Training Starts on May 8th.
(All Artwork on this Page is 100% AI Generated)
Are you wanting to stay relevant in the world of Marketing & Advertising? Well, we have the exact training you need.
Our online learning sessions are incredibly popular and have sold out in less than 24 hours. This is the first session of AI Advertising | An AI Commercial Production and Creative Marketing Course, and we are confident the first session will sell out fast.
To ensure your spot, sign up for the waitlist below and set a reminder for the registration date. This is your shot to learn alongside industry Directors, Producers, Award Winners, and everyday creatives.
Everyone is on the same playing field here. This is an exciting AI Advertising Course.
This is Your Chance to Learn AI Advertising from Industry Pioneers.
Learn to Utilize Artificial Intelligence for Commercial Advertising & Marketing.
These spec ads were created by AI Advertising course instructor, Dave Clark.
The World’s First Bootcamp for AI Commercial Advertising & Creative Marketing
Welcome to AI Advertising from Curious Refuge. This is the world’s first online AI Advertising course for commercial production & creative marketing. Our training will cover various aspects of the production process from art direction and design to animation and VFX. Our trainings are used by professionals ranging from Hollywood legends to everyday artists. AI can help you create incredible ads and streamline your creative marketing processes. We’ll show you how!
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
By the end of this course you will…
Create AI Advertisements
By the end of this course, you will be able to create your own AI Advertisement from scratch. We’ll show you every step of the process.
Network with Ad Industry Legends
Our online Discord channel is full of some of the most influential creative people in the world. From Emmy Award Winners to directors and producers.
Understand Modern Marketing
Whether you are new to creative advertising & marketing, or looking to modernize your skills. This course will be lead by the AI team behind many of your favorite viral AI projects.
Join the World’s Biggest Network for AI Storytellers
Our courses feature artists from over 67 countries around the world. Curious Refuge is home to the world’s biggest community for AI storytellers and we’d love for you to join our growing movement.
We connect folks worldwide with creative opportunities and exclusive job connections.
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
In the Course You Will Learn How to Use AI for…
Commercial Production
Learn how to utilize AI text tools to generate new ideas, write concepts, and format your project for a commercial pipeline.
Art Direction + Curation
It’s vitally important to have an eye for the type of brand you want to highlight. We’ll teach you the tools we use to assist in the Art Direction process.
Graphic Design & Still Ads
In the early weeks, we’ll discover how to use AI to assist with graphic design for digital and print advertising. AI will help you save hundreds of hours on your creative tasks.
Pitching + Storyboarding
Learn to create a dynamic storyboard and pitch for your idea utilizing the power of AI. Learn to visually communicate your Ad concept.
Photography & Branding
It is vital to convey your brand’s messaging through consistent photography and visual elements. We’ll show you how to create a well-rounded brand.
Video Editing & Sound Design
With great artwork in hand, we’ll now show you how to bring everything together in a meaningful way with great pacing and sound using the latest tools.
Technical Marketing & Strategy
Behind a successful ad campaign is a core strategy. In this course, we’ll share how to use AI for practical marketing.
Motion Graphics + VFX
Motion Design is an essential part of the commercial production pipeline. In this course, we’ll cover Motion Graphics using AI.
Landing Clients + Distribution
Now that you have a finished commercial, it’s time to get it out in the wild. We’ll show you how to utilize AI to help with distribution.
Our Students Work With the Biggest Brands
Join the Course to Gain Access to:
4 Weeks of Video Modules
12 Months of Content Updates
Private Group Chat Access
Feedback from Pro Artists
A Network of Award-Winning Directors and Artists
Weekly Homework Assignments and Critiques
Downloadable PDFs
Prompt Templates
CustomGPTs for Advertising & Marketing
Project File Templates
Title/Design Templates
Notion Templates for Organizing Processes
Campaign Feedback and Critique
Community Events and Contests
Bonus Live Q&A Events & Live-Streams
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
DAVID CLARK
Dave Clark is a UTA-repped writer and director in the feature filmmaking space and is commercially repped at Secret Level for advertising work. He has recently amassed millions of views for his AI directing work, featured several times in Forbes, NBC, and No Film School.
Over his career, Dave has created commercials, immersive engagements, and brand spots for several companies, including Snapchat, Ciroc, Hewlett Packard, Pepsi, Lobos Tequila, Intel, and more. Outside of filmmaking, Dave is a successful creative director working alongside notable figures in the entertainment industry.
He also has creatively partnered with actors/activists like Michael Ealy, George Clooney, the late Michael K. Williams, and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to help fight for justice and inclusion through narrative storytelling.
WITH BONUS LESSONS FROM
CALEB WARD
Caleb Ward is the co-founder and CEO of Curious Refuge, the world’s first online home for AI storytellers. Curious Refuge is the most exciting storytelling site on the planet. Wielding the power of fun, Caleb has helped millions on their creative journey.
Caleb’s work has been viewed by over 100+ million people worldwide. You’ve probably read about his work in The New York Times, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, CNBC, or the USA Today. Together, he has collaborated with some of the biggest creative brands including Netflix, Adobe, Sony, Vimeo, and Shutterstock.
With the emergence of AI tools, Caleb is focused on democratizing the storytelling process. Using insightful lessons that anyone can follow, he’ll show you how to create your own films from scratch.
Caleb is who Hollywood calls to learn about the AI revolution and he’s excited to share his knowledge and expertise with you in this exciting course.
Students are Landing Jobs & Having a Blast!
We are so excited to see all of the amazing success stories from our program.
Curious Refuge Courses Have Helped Students…
Land AI Jobs
Our students have landed AI jobs after just two weeks of training. We connected tons of students with paid AI opportunities around the world.
Get Featured in Major Publications
Our students’ work can be found in major news publications ranging from the LA Times to Forbes magazine. Their work is seen around the world.
Create Lifelong Friendships
Our community is full of the nicest and most thoughtful people in the world. We’re a big family that loves hosting in-person meetups worldwide.
Student Work
Here are a few examples of work from students in our course!
More Work from your Course Instructor
Here are a few more examples of the phenomenal AI work from Dave Clark.
Dave Clark worked with a team to create this horror film trailer that combines AI and live-action footage. This is the future of filmmaking and we are super excited.
‘The Dismal Swamp’ is a brilliant timepiece created using Artificial Intelligence. You may have seen this short highlighted by Forbes last year as well.
‘Lost Transmission’ gives insight into democratizing creativity with artificial intelligence. This concept may have otherwise been too expensive to produce.
FAQs
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100%. We believe AI is empowering non-traditional artists to unlock their inner creativity and create compelling stories. AI will add fuel to your creative fire, empowering you to create stories and concepts that would have been otherwise impossible to create.
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We recommend a copy of the Adobe Creative Cloud, but you have the flexibility to use the editing tools that you are comfortable with.
The rest of the AI tools will be explained on a case-by-case basis. There’s no need to subscribe to them just yet. We’ve created many incredible AI projects with just a $10 tool subscription. No need to over-subscribe.
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No, the training is not live. You do not need to show up anywhere at any specific time. The lesson content will be released week-by-week starting on the first day of the course. It’s very flexible and can work around busy schedules and full-time jobs.
We’ve designed our training to serve students in any location.
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The lessons typically start towards the beginning of the month. Each week’s lesson content will be released every seven days for 4 weeks.
We will share update videos as the course progresses.
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Yes, we offer team discounts for companies enrolling 3 or more artists. Please reach out to hello@curiousrefuge.com for more information.
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We start our sessions towards the beginning of each month. Courses typically go on sale 2-3 weeks before the course starts. Be sure to sign up for our email list to get reminders for enrollment.
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Our program is designed to help you get certified in AI filmmaking pipelines within 30 days of taking the course. However, as the toolset is changing, we allow for content access for 12 months past the start date of the course.
This will give you plenty of time to learn and practice the concepts and explore new concepts as they are released. You will also have the option to continue learning with us and receive updates after the 12 months has passed.
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Yes, our training is used by artists at every major studio around the world. The beauty is, you don’t have to have a background in technology or even the industry to thrive here. We’ll show you how to use AI on world-class projects even if you are new to the creative process.
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This course is specifically focused on using AI for advertising and marketing. While some techniques overlap, generally speaking, AI Advertising and Marketing campaigns require a different skill-set than that required to create AI films. This course is meant to help people with the practical day-to-day advertising tasks required to create impressive AI projects.
Get Ready for an Incredible Course!
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)