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Every year, The Rookies gives your students a global stage. But here's what we want to remind you of this year: it's also your stage.

Creative education is not declining. It is reorganising. Structural shifts in duration tolerance, pricing sensitivity, AI expectations, and online maturity are emerging before they appear in enrolment reports.

Stand out to aspiring artists worldwide with our advertising boosts to connect your school with future creative talent.

We are thrilled to announce that after countless months of intense development, we are now deep into the Beta testing phase of Rookies Recruiter - a dedicated, invite-only talent platform that is about to fundamentally change how the creative industry hires.

This marks the first step toward Rookies HQ. You’ll see stronger, more intentional enquiries immediately, with future components adding deeper insight and clarity. We’ll share each stage as it becomes ready.

The Maxon Education Program empowers students, educators, and graduates to master 2D, 3D, and VFX creation with full access to the Maxon One suite.

We’re excited to share the results of the 2025 Rookies Global School Rankings, our annual review of the world’s leading creative schools.

Say hello to Mut — a loyal, curious, personality-packed little dog who’s ready to join the spotlight. Your challenge is to design both characters as a connected pair. Two surfaces. Two stories. One creative relationship.

We know how busy the start of the academic year can be. Assignments, schedules, deadlines - your students have a lot on their plate, and adding one more thing may feel like a distraction.

When teaching the next generation of talent, learning what top studios are using to support artists is key. Find out why The Gnomon Workshop is essential, and try it for free.

This is not just another student contest. It’s a global design challenge with real-world stakes, elite-level exposure, and an opportunity for students to launch their careers by having their work go from concept to reality.

The top entries selected from thousands of submissions by emerging artists around the world. This isn’t just a shortlist. These are the creatives who rose to the top and caught the attention of some of the most respected names in the industry.