AWARD School Auckland opens its doors

AWARD School, the pre-eminent training program for aspiring creatives, copywriters and art directors, returns to Auckland with the application brief available to download from its website www.awardonline.com from today. 

The 16 week course will receive applications until 20th June 2013. AWARD School follows a strict selection process to pick prospective students, based on demonstrated creative potential.

AWARD School is ranked 6th in the top advertising schools worldwide, as recognised by the International YoungGuns Top 10 of Schools producing the most awarded creative students in the past 10 years.

The programme will be headed by Pete Gosselin and Jay Hunt from agency DDB. Gosselin and Hunt met at Falmouth College in the UK, going on to work at some of the world’s best agencies in London, Amsterdam and now Auckland.

In 2009 Gosselin and Hunt created the “Shelter – House of Cards” ad which became the 2nd most awarded ad worldwide. In 2011, they were ranked #7 and #8 creatives in the UK by the Big Won report. They have won awards at every major show in the world including Cannes, Spikes, D&AD, One Show and Clios.

In New Zealand Gosselin and Hunt are best known for “Vodafone – Double Rainbow”, “McDonald’s – Staying Up” and “Westpac – Old Flatties” ads.

AWARD School students will also be guided by local experts, who will share their learnings and insights in weekly talks and tutorials. Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonathan McMahon, creative directors (Whybin/TBWA), Jamie Hitchcock, creative director (Assignment), Maria Ward, creative director (Y&R), Verity Dookia, deputy creative director (Contagion) are among those engaging with prospective students.

Says Margaret Zabel, CEO, The Communications Council: “We’re pleased we’re able to offer this prestigious program in Auckland for the third year. AWARD alumni hold some of the most senior creative postings in marketing communications in the region and are shaping the broader creative industries right around the world. We encourage anyone who wants to develop their creative credentials to apply.”

For more information contact AWARD School representative Tesha Jones via email here.