AWARD School Masterclass: Breaking In

WATCH THE REPLAY

The live virtual masterclass held in August may be over, but the insights are still yours to catch.

If you're curious about creativity, advertising, or AWARD School, don’t miss the replay of this free one-hour virtual 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 is packed with practical tips for anyone interested in creativity, from sharpening your thinking and building confidence to turning ideas into work that truly lands.

Participants received a practice brief ahead of the session, with the opportunity to submit their take for honest, constructive feedback from Ryan and Huei during the class. No judgment, just helpful insights to support your creative growth.

Micah also shared an exclusive 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
Curious about how to apply for AWARD School
Looking to strengthen a future application
Or simply want to understand what makes ideas land
…this is essential viewing.

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HUEI YIN WONG
Senior Creative

RYAN CLAYTON
Creative Director, The Taboo Group

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