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.}

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.}}