The ultimate creative hothouse.
AWARD School is an internationally recognised program for anyone with a passion for creativity and ideas.
Over 12 exhilarating weeks, you’ll tackle a series of challenges that will help you think differently and communicate powerfully, aided by some of the most talented creatives from around the globe. This isn’t just a course, it’s a transformative journey that will supercharge your career and open doors to a world of opportunity.
No qualifications or experience are needed, just raw ideas and determination.
2025 applications are closed. 2026 applications open February 2026.
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.
SCOTT DETTRICK
National Executive Creative Director,
M&C Saatchi Group AUNZ
AWARD School Head: National / NSW
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KIAH NICHOLAS
Associate Creative Director & Innovation Lead, BMF Australia
AWARD School Head: Online
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SHARON EDMONDSTON
Executive Creative Director, The General Store
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.
RUBY NEAGLE
2024 GRAD | STRATEGIC DESIGNER | SYDNEY, NSW
ANDREW ZYLSTRA
2024 GRAD | COPYWRITER | MELBOURNE, VIC
FIZAH AZMAN
2024 GRAD | MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER | SINGAPORE
Apply now
Applications for AWARD School 2026 open in February 2026.
Register your interest here to receive updates.
“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.