Applications now open
AWARD School is where ideas are taken seriously. Over 12 weeks, you’ll tackle a series of demanding briefs, learn to think more clearly under pressure, and develop a creative process you can rely on. You’ll receive direct feedback from working creatives from Australia and around the world, learning how strong ideas are built, tested and refined, not just talked about.
Whether you’re looking to break into the industry, change direction, or strengthen how you approach problems creatively, AWARD School gives you the tools, perspective and confidence to take your ideas further. You’ll leave with sharper thinking, a body of work that reflects how you think, and a clearer sense of where your creativity can take you next.
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GLOBALLY RECOGNISED
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100+ LEADING CREATIVE TUTORS
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12 WEEKS
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10 BRIEFS
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24 LECTURERS
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ONE MASSIVE GRADUATION PARTY
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AD INDUSTRY-SUPPORTED
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GLOBALLY RECOGNISED | 100+ LEADING CREATIVE TUTORS | 12 WEEKS | 10 BRIEFS | 24 LECTURERS | ONE MASSIVE GRADUATION PARTY | AD INDUSTRY-SUPPORTED |
Learn from industry leaders.
AWARD School’s creative leaders are passionate about sharing their insights and career experience.
TOM LAWRENCE
Creative Director, Clemenger BBDO
AWARD School Head: National / NSW
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JOSIE FOX
Creative Director at BMF
AWARD School Head: National / NSW
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RYAN PETIE
Executive Creative Director, Publicis Worldwide
AWARD School Head: QLD
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Our programs
IN-PERSON
Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Perth | Adelaide
The national AWARD School course, held outside business hours, consists of 12 weeks’ part-time study with weekly lectures and Thursday night tutorials hosted by key advertising and creative agencies.
Lecturers are renowned creative industry leaders with expertise across digital, film, radio, print, social media and new business disciplines. A creative brief will be issued each week for students to work on with the assistance of tutors and mentors drawn from the cream of our industry.
What is the time commitment?
Lectures (typically released on Mondays) 30-60 minutes / week
Tutorials (Thursday Nights) 2 hours / week
Additional "idea generating" time 2+ hours / week (varies)
ONLINE
City | Regional | Overseas
Our online course is delivered virtually outside of work hours by lecturers and tutors drawn from Australia’s creative industry. All lectures, tutorials and the graduation event are held online. The graduation includes the announcement of the year’s top online student award.
The top student from each programme (including online) will compete for the highly sought-after AWARD School national top student title.
What is the time commitment?
Lectures (typically released on Mondays) 30-60 minutes / week
Tutorials (Thursday Nights) 2 hours / week
Additional "idea generating" time 2+ hours / week (varies)
AWARD School graduates go on to forge creative, rewarding careers.
Meet a few of them below.
MATHILDA GRINLING
2025 NATIONAL TOP STUDENT | CREATIVE |
SYDNEY, NSW
ANDREW ZYLSTRA
2024 GRAD | COPYWRITER | MELBOURNE, VIC
FIZAH AZMAN
2024 GRAD | MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER | SINGAPORE
Register now
Applications for AWARD School 2026 open from February 5 - 19.
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“AWARD School kicked off my career, and it’s still part of my story today,”
Sarah Vincenzini, Creative Consultant & former Associate Creative Director, M&C Saatchi.