AWARD School Auckland open for aspiring students – applications due Friday, June 20

June 6 2014, 5:36 pm | BY Ricki Green | No Comments

85983_AWARD_Logo-thumb-200x85-153355.jpgAWARD School, the pre-eminent training program for aspiring creatives, copywriters and art directors, returns to Auckland and is now open to prospective students.  The 12 week course will receive applications until 20th June 2014. AWARD School follows a strict selection process to pick prospective students, based on demonstrated creative potential.

The application brief and entry criteria are now available to download from http://www.awardonline.com with applications received electronically by the 20th June 2014.

 

For more information contact Linda Anderson: linda@communicationscouncil.org.au.

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.

 

This year’s programme will be headed by senior creative Rory McKechnie (DDB). With 7 years experience under his belt, McKechnie has won multiple Cannes Lions, including a coveted Creative Effectiveness Lion and most recently was part of the SKY Game of Thrones #bringdowntheking campaign.

 

AWARD School students will also be guided by local experts, who will share their learnings and insights in weekly talks and tutorials. Nick Worthington, ECD (Colenso),Shane Bradnick, CD (DDB), Brigid Alkema CD (Clemenger Wellington), Damon Stapleton, CCO (DDB), Regan Grafton, ECD (FCB), Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonno McMahon, Creative Directors (Whybin/TBWA), Freddie Coltart and Matt Williams, Creatives (FCB), and Tom Cunliffe and Zac Lancaster, Creatives (DDB) are among those engaging with prospective students.

 

Says Mark Harricks, AWARD chair: “We’re pleased we’re able to offer this prestigious program in Auckland for the fourth year. As an alumni student of AWARD school myself, I know from experience this is a fantastic opportunity.  I would encourage anyone considering a creative career to apply.  It’s also great to see that two of our former AWARD School students Nick Dellabarca and Craig McLeod have won this year’s national Young Lions film competition and will go onto compete against the other 75 countries involved in Young Lions.”