AWARD School Masterclass: Breaking In

26 AUGUST | 6:00PM - 7:00PM | VIRTUAL

You’ve got the creativity — now learn how to make it land.

Join us for a free one-hour masterclass with Micah Walker — Cannes Grand Prix-winning creative and Founder of Bear Meets Eagle on Fire.

Hosted by AWARD School VIC Co-Chairs Ryan Clayton and Huei Yin Wong, the session will be packed with practical tips for anyone interested in creativity, from sharpening your thinking and building confidence to turning ideas into work that truly lands.

You’ll get a practice brief ahead of the session. Submit your take, and Ryan and Huei will give honest, constructive feedback during the class. No roasts — just smart insights to help you grow faster.

Micah will also share a behind-the-scenes look at how Bear Meets Eagle on Fire approaches briefs, including a walk-through of one of its most celebrated campaigns.

If you’re just starting out and ready to build strong creative foundations, this is the masterclass that gets you moving in the right direction.

  • HUEI YIN WONG
    Senior Creative

    RYAN CLAYTON
    Creative Director, The Taboo Group

    SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
    MICAH WALKER
    Founder/CCO, Bear Meets Eagle on Fire

  • You're creative and curious
    You’ve never written an ad before and want to have a crack
    You’ve only just heard about AWARD School and need more info
    You’re applying for AWARD School for the first time
    You’ve previously applied and missed out

  • "The live feedback from the practice brief was helpful."

    "All questions answered, all curiosity satisfied, now armed with the right knowledge, and ready to go!"

    "Insightful and refreshing.”

    “Great facilitators who are clearly knowledgeable..."

NOTE: AWARD School is powered by the Advertising Council Australia (ACA). ACA makes no guarantees that you will be accepted into AWARD School after doing this Masterclass. This Masterclass is designed to increase your chances of success.

Virtual Info Night

HAPPENING FEBRUARY 2026

Everything you need to know about the course, the application, and how to stand out.
All online. All killer, no filler.

  • This session is your backstage pass to one of the most competitive creative courses in the country. You’ll hear straight from some of the industry’s top creatives — including the AWARD School Heads — about what it takes to get in, what the course is really like, and how to make your application stand out (for the right reasons).

    You’ll also get the chance to ask any burning questions, from "what’s the brief actually like?" to "how do I make my folio shine?"

    Bonus: Show up and you’ll get exclusive early access to the 2026 application brief — a full 48 hours before it drops to the public. That’s a 2-day headstart to sharpen your thinking and get ahead of the pack.

  • Applications open: February 2026

    AWARD School term: March - July 2026

    Graduation Night: August 2026

    National Announcement: August 2026

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Applications for AWARD School 2026 are open in February.