Michael Little, M. A.

Phone: 205/348-2388
Fax: 205/348-2401

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Michael Little is an instructor in the Advertising and Public Relations Department. His specializes in creative and campaigns classes. He is an experienced designer/ copywriter and has won several regional advertising awards in various media. He holds a B. A. in Graphic Design and a Masters in Advertising and Public Relations, both from the University of Alabama. He has worked in advertising, public relations and graphic design for more than 17 years.

In the mid to late 90's, Little worked as a consultant in the Institute for Communication Research at the University of Alabama. His work with the ICR included survey, report and presentation development and design, multi-media design and production, focus group development and ad analysis. While there, he also served as an adjunct instructor for the Advertising and Public Relations Department and was Production Director of the journal Media Psychology for four years. He also served as guest reviewer for said journal.

In 2000, he joined the APR Department as a full-time faculty member. He has taught practically every class in the major. He has also developed one class, Creative Imaging, and another creative class that will soon be incorporated into the major.

He continues to work with the private sector enabling him to expand network, internship and job opportunities for his students. As a result, his students have gone on to positions at such places as The Country Music Hall of Fame, Coastal Living, Southern Living, McCann-Erickson, Young & Rubicam, Comedy Central, Habitat for Humanity and the U.S. Government. His list of clients includes Southern Progress Corporation (Southern Living, Cooking Light, Sunset, etc.), Randall Publications, Nickelodeon, Jr., Alabama Public Television, AT&T, Volvo, The University of Alabama, and a large number of smaller clients.