How long is the course?

^{The Scriptwriting Professional course runs for 8 weeks, delivered entirely online except for the final graduation day.}

What days are teaching sessions held?

^{The course runs three days per week: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday. The week begins each Wednesday to allow those wishing to use the weekend to work on their writing.}

What happens on each day?

^{Wednesday: Morning teaching sessions with tutors, followed by afternoon student-led presentations with tutor feedback
Friday: One-to-one mentor sessions
Monday: Peer-to-peer read through and support sessions (student-led)}

Is the course online or in-person?

^{The course is delivered online for the full 8 weeks. The only in-person day is the final graduation day, which takes place at Aardman's HQ in our famous Gas Ferry Road studios in Bristol.}

What will I learn? 

^{The course covers the complete scriptwriting process for animation, progressing from initial concept to polished final draft.}

Will I have one-to-one support?

^{Yes. Every Friday includes dedicated mentor sessions where you receive individual feedback on your work. You'll also benefit from peer support through Monday's student-led read-through sessions.}

What will I produce by the end of the course?

^{You'll complete a polished animation script with a clear pitch, developed from initial concept through multiple drafts with professional feedback. You'll also have a one-pager and pitch deck basics to help you take your project forward.}

Where does graduation take place?

^{The final graduation day is held in-person at Aardman's cinema, featuring a screening and celebration with final read-throughs of your scripts.}

What equipment or software do I need?

^{Final Draft software is included with your course fee. You'll need a computer with reliable internet access, webcam, and microphone for the online sessions.}

How many students are on the course?

^{Class sizes are limited to between 10 and 20 students to ensure personalised attention and meaningful feedback on your work.}

What happens at graduation?

^{Week 8 culminates in an in-person graduation day at Aardman's cinema. The morning includes welcome sessions and final mentor check-ins at the Academy, followed by afternoon graduation run-throughs, and an evening cinema screening and celebration featuring final read-throughs of your work.}

What will I leave with?

^{By the end of the course you'll have a revised final draft, a clear verbal pitch, a one-pager, and pitch deck basics to help you sustain momentum and take your project to the next stage.}

^{Contact us at academystudio@aardman.com for any questions not covered here.}

• ^{Evidence of creative storytelling: script, storyboard, animatic or short film}
• ^{A brief statement about why you want to join}
• ^{Curiosity, commitment and a willingness to rewrite}

^{No prior writing credits are required — just energy and openness to feedback.}

^{We review applications on a rolling basis until the course is full. Early application is recommended.}

You’ll need:

^{* A short personal statement (200–400 words)}

^{* One writing or storytelling sample (could be a link to a film or piece of animation you made)}

Ready to apply?
^{Your application will be acknowledged automatically, and we aim to respond within a fortnight.}

Payment Options
^{You can pay for our courses using Google Pay, Apple Pay, or a debit/credit card. Courses can also be purchased as a gift for someone else*.}

Payment Plans
^{To make things easier, we offer 3-month or 6-month payment plans. Please note that the full balance must be paid before the course starts, so we recommend booking early to give yourself enough time.
If there isn’t enough time to complete a payment plan before the course begins, you’ll also see third-party options such as Klarna and Afterpay* when you receive your offer.}

Need Help?
^{If you have any questions about payments, just drop us a line at academystudios@aardman.com – we’re happy to help.}

_{^{*Gift purchases and third-party finance options are not available alongside Aardman Academy payment plans, and availability depends on your location.}}

^{Aardman Academy delivers hands-on, industry-informed education inside one of the world’s most respected animation studios. We unite Aardman craft, rigorous teaching and inclusive access to build creative skills, confidence and community — creating trusted pathways from potential to professional, on screen and beyond.}

^{Aardman Academy is proud to be Ofsted inspected, giving you confidence that our courses meet rigorous national standards for quality and safeguarding. This independent oversight means you can trust that our teaching, support systems, and learning environment have been thoroughly assessed and approved. When you study with us, you're joining an academy that's committed to delivering the highest standard of professional education.}