AADC launches mentoring course for emerging Adelaide creatives ‘AdVice with James Rickard’

AADC (Adelaide Advertising Design Club) has launched ‘AdVice with James Rickard’ – a new, in-person mentoring course designed to help the next generation of creatives sharpen their thinking, understand the industry and make better work.

The course is an in-person, hands-on experience built around feedback, real-world briefs and honest conversation. It’s part of AADC’s growing commitment to education, mentorship and professional development within South Australia’s creative community.

James Rickard, multi award-winning creative director, brand strategist and former AADC Co-President, brings over three decades of industry experience to the program.

Says Rickard: “This course is about what doesn’t always get taught – how to really think, push ideas and shape work that resonates. I want people to walk away not just with better skills, but with more creative confidence.”

Says Luke Cussans, AADC Education Chair: “AdVice is about a foot in the door – giving early-career creatives access to the kind of mentorship and critique that accelerates growth. It’s a way to help the next wave of talent understand how the industry works, and how great work gets made.”

With a small-group format and a focus on live participation, the course is deliberately in-person only. Run over four weeks, with two-hour sessions each week, AdVice is designed to be immersive, practical and paced to fit around work and study. It’s also priced to ensure cost isn’t a barrier for emerging talent.

Paul Kitching and Sarah Luthaus, AADC Co-Presidents, add: “James has always been a powerful advocate for lifting the standard of creative work in this state and beyond. AdVice is a chance for the next wave of talent to learn from one of the best – up close and in the room.”

Applications are open until Wednesday April 30 and the course kicks off Thursday May 29.

Spaces are limited.

To learn more and apply please visit: aadc.com.au/advice

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