AWARD School, the pre-eminent training school for aspiring Creatives, Copywriters and Art Directors, has announced its 2011 programme in Singapore. The 16 week course is now open to receive applications until 15th July 2011 and follows a stringent selection process to pick prospective students.
The programme will be headed by Tay Guan Hin, Regional ECD of JWT South East Asia and the man behind the Cannes Lion winning Ark/UFO campaign and the 2010 Clio win for WWF. World ranking creative and frequent award judge Guan Hin has over 15 years in the industry and was recently awarded the New York Festivals’ Creative Achievement Award recognising him as one of the most talented and respected creative leaders in Asia.
AWARD School students will be lectured and tutored by local experts from agencies such as DDB, gosh! and Ogilvy & Mather.
” I’m delighted to head Singapore’s AWARD School. I’m excited to be able to inspire and learn from the next generation of creative talent. Hopefully after this, they will be able to start off famous.” Tay Guan Hin.
“We’re pleased we’re able to offer this prestigious programme again in Singapore. The opportunity to train aspiring creative people who’ll ensure Singapore’s standing as a creative hub, is a great one. AWARD graduates hold some of the most senior creative postings in marketing communications around the world. They also excel in other creative areas such as fashion, film production and design. We encourage anyone who wants to join these elite ranks to apply.” Daniel Leesong, CEO, The Communications Council.
AWARD School has a 28 year history of nurturing creative talent, with graduates including regional creative leaders such as Steve Back, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy Singapore.The application brief and entry criteria will be available for download from www.awardschoolasia.com on 30 June 2011, with applications being submitted electronically.
For more information contact AWARD School representative Tesha Jones: tesha@communicationscouncil.org.au