RAW School is back. The Creative Guild’s series of evening talks for young art directors and writers with less than five years of agency experience resumes this July.
Schoolyear 2010-2011 marks a return to the original RAW School classroom setting, with more intense sessions (and homework). Attendees submit two ads per session, which are critiqued by the industry’s seasoned creatives. Brandie Tan, Lilit Reyes, Andrew Petch, Tonypet Sarmiento, Leigh Reyes and Merlee Jayme are among the confirmed speakers.
Instead of 22 weekly sessions, there are now 16 sessions, to make the schedule more manageable for young creatives and the organizers. Practical matters such as client management will also be discussed.
For the top graduates, RAW School is the place to build a killer portfolio, meet new friends and future rivals, and get the chance to be noticed by agencies. "Previously, top performing Raw School participants got free registration to the Kidlat Young Creatives Competition," says RAW School headmaster Lawin Bulatao. "We’re looking at the same thing this year, but this time for two teams."
Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 PM every first and third Wednesday of the month at various agency boardrooms through February next year. Under-30s in accounts and media are also invited to attend the sessions.
Prospective RAW Schoolers may get in touch with Lawin Bulatao (kipling91@yahoo.com), Vanne Tomada (09178223393) to sign up for classes. The sessions kick off on July 7, 2010 with Third Domingo’s "The Importance of Fearlessness".
