Next year, a curated series of workshops will inspire and equip mid-weight creative teams and individuals with the skills, critical thinking and confidence to maximise both day-to-day successes and longer-term career potential.
Next year, a curated series of workshops will inspire and equip mid-weight creative teams and individuals with the skills, critical thinking and confidence to maximise both day-to-day successes and longer-term career potential.
6 WORKSHOP SESSIONS - CORPORATE MEMBERS ONLY
Chances are you completed AWARD School a few years ago. And since then, you’ve found yourself face-to-face with the challenges of the advertising industry; whether navigating agency processes, understanding client agendas or shaping your unique creative perspective.
Most senior people in our business have, at some point, created a campaign or had a moment where their career took off, things started to gel and everything just clicked.
AWARD Uni has been established to guide mid-weight creatives’ understanding of how to reach that career ‘upturn’ and to help set you apart and get you noticed, by catalysing your career across capabilities, critical thinking and confidence.
CURATORS & MENTORS
Jonathan Kneebone, Co-Founder and Writer/Director, The Glue Society
Mandie van der Merwe, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative AUNZ
Julian Schreiber, Partner & Chief Creative Officer, Special Group Australia, Partner Special
Barb Humphries, Executive Creative Director, The Monkeys, part of Accenture Song
Additional mentors will be announced soon...
WHO'S IT FOR?
Ambitious, mid-weight creatives (with 3-5 years experience) keen to move their careers forward – by adding value to the work, client relationships and agency reputation and kickstarting the next stage of their careers.
WORKSHOP FRAMEWORK
Each session comprises two distinct, ‘counterpoint’ lessons, mirroring the sometimes ambiguous nature of agency life, where absolutes don’t always apply.
Hands-on learning, interaction and analysis to help you arrive at your own conclusions about the best path forward in any given situation.
Each subject is supported by an actionable 5-point framework on what and how to implement the lessons you've just learned.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS & TOPICS
Session 1: Wednesday, August 16, 2.00 - 5.00 pm, In-person Workshop at MCA (part of This Way Up)
Topics: Judging work & Creating momentum
Session 2: Thursday, August 17, 2.00 - 5.00 pm, In-person Workshop at MCA (part of This Way Up)
Topics: Learning collaboration & Staying fresh
Session 3: Wednesday, August 23, 6.30 - 8.00 pm, Virtual Workshop
Topics: Acting like an expert & Working remotely
Session 4: Thursday, August 24, 6.30 - 8.00 pm, Virtual Workshop
Topics: Complainers remain that way & How to make the most out of a banger
Session 5: Wednesday, August 30, 6.30 - 8.00 pm, Virtual Workshop
Topics: Planning for the career you want & Being strategic with your portfolio
Session 6: Thursday, August 31, 6.30 - 8.00 pm, Virtual Workshop
Topics: Progression vs achievement & What’s the deal with mentors?