AWARD School Application Information
2023 applications open on 8 February until 22 February 2023.
Applicants will be asked to complete a four question in the application, and, the great news is, you can start now with questions 1 & 2.
Question 1
Why are you applying for this course?
If your answer is in writing, please keep it to less than 50 words. Try to avoid using the words ‘passion’ or ‘dream’.
Question 2
Find a bad print ad, poster, or billboard. Something you can provide a picture of. An ad so bad that you know you could’ve done it better.
Using pen and paper only – no computer layouts – create a better ad for the same product. Include both the original ad and your improved version as part of your response.
Importantly, the ad you create must communicate the same message as the original. For example, if the message of the original ad is ‘Brand X cars are fuel efficient’, this must also be the message of your new ad. Please save two separate JPGs for this question: Bad Ad and Good Ad
Then, to make the application a fair process, each applicant will be given two weeks to submit Question 3 & 4 with the briefs released in early February, 2023. Register here for an email reminder.
Question 3 & 4
Using a black pen and paper only (no computer layouts) applicants will be asked to create a print ad with the following information provided on the brief: Product/Service, Goal and Proposition.
Important to know: You don’t need to draw well, you just need to be able to draw an idea enough for someone to understand it.
Once you have submitted your application for judging, in each state/programme the decision lies with Creative Directors who review your portfolio through a blind judging process and make the final decision as to whether you are successful. The process usually takes a good two weeks and you will hear from AWARD School either way by mid-March. Please don’t contact AWARD to check on the status of your application; when we know, we’ll let you know.
Still have questions?
- Check out the FAQ here
- Check out tips for submitting your best AWARD School application here
- Book a phone call, contact simone@adcouncil.org.au
- Email Us
NSW / Qld / SA/NT / Online Program - simone@adcouncil.org.au
Vic - amy@adcouncil.org.au
WA - melissa@adcouncil.org.au