AFTRS Short Courses

23/01/2025

Learn how to shoot, edit, and tell compelling stories that stand out. With the Videomaking Intensive course, you will be able to:

▪️ Implement interview techniques, scene coverage and planning for effective visual storytelling.
▪️ Demonstrate efficient operation of DSLR camera, sound and lighting equipment.
▪️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and export your video.

This course is ideal for corporate video producers, marketing and communications professionals, and content creators looking to gain practical, ready-to-use skills and elevate their video content production.

The Videomaking Intensive starts Monday 10 February. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/videomaking-intensive/

21/01/2025

From TV concept to pitch. Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts with AFTRS’ 10-week online course on the essentials to create a successful TV series.

📺️ Determine the essential elements to make an engaging series, including the dramatic world, compelling characters and story engines.
📺️ Analyse and apply different series formats, structure and narrative arcs.
📺️ Create key script documents necessary to take an idea from concept to pitch.

Taught by Australia’s premier showrunners and creators, you will gain industry insights and individual feedback as you complete written exercises and work towards conceptualising your idea.

Creating a TV Series Bootcamp starts Monday 10 February. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/creating-a-tv-series-bootcamp/

21/01/2025

Lighting Intensive is an exciting way to start the year, surrounded by lighting and camera gear on AFTRS campus!

The January 2025 class had fun with chiaroscuro setups, experimenting with the nature of light and colour and learning how the Sony FX6 captures light and contrast.

The week of learning included essential knowledge on setting up a camera for latitude tests, working with diffuse and direct lighting, and understanding the essentials of 3-point lighting. It also covered multiple requisites for looks, how to excel in the use of light meters, setting up light for interviews, and using contrast and colour to evoke emotions in different genres.

The five intensive days included studio and outdoor exercises to perfect composition, framing, and exposure. The final exercise saw exciting individual concepts take shape for a short narrative scene, bringing to life the week's learnings for each student.

If you're interested in joining the next Lighting intensive course, register to be the first to know when the next course will run.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/lighting-intensive/

21/01/2025

Calling out all directors! Polish your craft in storytelling, script analysis and working with actors.

🎬️ Analyse the role of the director from pre- to post-production for scripted screen projects.
🎬️ Develop practical and creative skills in scene blocking, leading rehearsals and auditions.
🎬️ Apply your directorial voice to communicate effectively with actors and heads of department.

Directing Intensive starts 3 February. Enrol now!
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/directing-intensive/

17/01/2025

“Watching people grow and seeing people achieve things – especially post-AFTRS courses – that’s been one of the most rewarding things of my whole career,” says AFTRS Short Courses tutor Dani Torresan.

Dani and Yannick Lawry teach the Voice Over Workshop at AFTRS radio studios. The two-day course equips students with the vocal techniques and skills required to be professional voice-over artists.

Yannick describes the AFTRS Voice Over Workshop as a little bit of theory and a whole lot of practice. It involves delivering clear messaging, bringing scripts to life and putting your unique spin on it.

“It’s a massive two days,” he says.

Read more to get inspired and learn where Voice Over can take you.

“I’ve always been keen to lift the lid on an industry that can seem a bit ‘closed shop’ to people who are interested.” Yannick Lawry is busy preparing for

15/01/2025

“This course is a great mix of insights and hands-on experience. The facilitator was able to give us real-world examples and her expertise was so valuable for learning how to apply skills in my own work.” - previous participant.

Brief to Script to Great Video will give you the tools to:

▪️ Craft a powerful video story that will connect your customers with your brand in a meaningful way.
▪️ Brief your ideas so that your creative vision comes to life, create a hook and produce a compelling call to action.
▪️ Write video scripts that create a visual ‘storyworld’ and use engaging, clear language.

This practical course will be useful for anyone who creates or commissions video. If you are moving into more client-focused areas or planning to bring expertise in-house, this course is an excellent grounding in video storytelling and technique.

The next course is delivered online and starts Wednesday 29 January. The class is almost full - enrol now.

Improve your script and brief writing skills for corporate videos, digital marketing, social video or client/customer information videos with this online AFTRS course.

14/01/2025

Learn everything you need to develop, produce, and promote a compelling podcast series:

🎙️ Gain insight into the power of podcasts.
🎙️ Develop an understanding of your audience.
🎙️ Apply skills in planning and producing on-air content for a variety of purposes.

“Good mix of theory and practice, great hands-on experience, great trainer, encouragement of interactivity” – Youth arts co-ordinator, Health network

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can use audio to build an audience, strengthen your brand and communicate with teams, this course will give you the necessary skills to plan, structure, and produce branded podcast content while also developing your writing and ideation skills.

Podcasting for Your Brand is delivered online or on campus. Find the right dates and location for you.

Learn how to use audio to build an audience, strengthen your brand and communicate with teams. Develop skills to plan, structure, and produce branded podcast content, while also developing writing and ideation skills.

13/01/2025

“Super hands on! Loved having the opportunity to film something on the spot and get real time feedback.” - previous participant

🤳 Learn all the tips and tricks for professional standard framing, focus, sound, exposure, coverage, and editing.
🤳 Get a glimpse of the myriad of accessories that are available to complement this style of filmmaking.
🤳 Create elegant and concise visual storytelling without the prohibitive cost and time lost in outsourcing to professionals.

This course will get you on track to gain skills in videography, sound recording and editing on mobile and first-hand experience in conceptualising and executing a short video piece.

Learn all the tips and tricks for professional standard framing, focus, sound, exposure, coverage, and editing to create elegant and concise visual storytelling without the prohibitive cost and time lost in outsourcing to professionals.

Enrol now.

Learn how to shoot and edit quality video with your iPhone, iPad or Android device in this AFTRS course.

12/01/2025

Develop essential camera and sound operation skills! Learn the techniques and practical skills to shoot high-quality footage with minimal equipment and crew.

🎥 Demonstrate efficient operation of industry standard full-frame cinema camera.
🎥 Implement professional audio practices to capture quality sound.
🎥 Understand essential shooting considerations including framing, lighting and coverage.

Learn with Rob Gunn, an experienced Shooter Producer specialising in crafting stories for factual and reality television, with a credit list including Ambulance Australia, This Time Next Year, Air Rescue, The Great Australian Bake Off and The Embassy.

Unlock your shooting skills and develop your understanding of technical requirements for screen storytelling.

Camera and Sound Workshop starts Thursday 13 February. Learn more.

Working with professional full-frame cameras, sound and lighting equipment, gain skills and knowledge in framing and coverage, camera setup and audio recording, working with different lighting conditions, and working in solo or two-person crews versus larger crews and projects.

12/01/2025

Present with confidence and authenticity. Gain insights on how to speak in a public setting and develop techniques to deliver exceptional presentations to your audience.

👉️ Use body language, gestures, eye contact along with voice to engage your audience
👉️ Find your authentic voice to build a persuasive and lasting connection
👉️ Small groups allow for practical exercises, immediate feedback and coaching to improve technique

“It was really well organised and taught, and directly about how to implement this in an online setting. The time flew by, and I am re-energised for presenting again!” – Research & Innovation Director, Market research company

Enrol.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/presentation-skills/

10/01/2025

Create a sticky story idea for your video, organisation or pitch! The Storytelling for Business short course equips you with a powerful communication toolkit to:

👉 Uncover the five critical elements of storytelling that captivate your audience.
👉 Transform your message into a memorable and impactful story.
👉 Master techniques to deliver a clear, irresistible call to action.

This workshop uses practical exercises to ensure you can apply these creative communication skills directly to your work. Before the course, you will be asked to submit an idea you will develop during the workshop.

Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/storytelling-for-business/

09/01/2025

Learn essential technical and practical skills to work in post-production in unscripted TV and perform the fundamental and advanced tasks of a TV Assistant Editor using Avid Media Composer.

This intermediate level course is designed for students who are keen to understand the role of an assistant editor, using Avid Media Composer, and is suited to those with a technical curiosity.

The Assistant Editor (Unscripted) intensive course starts Monday 10 February. Enrol.

Learn essential skills to work as a Unscripted TV Assistant Editor on large and small productions with Industry expert and Avid certified trainer Rebecca Edwards.

08/01/2025

From TV concept to pitch. Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts with AFTRS’ 10-week online course on the essentials to create a successful TV series.

📺️ Determine the essential elements to make an engaging series, including the dramatic world, compelling characters and story engines.
📺️ Analyse and apply different series formats, structure and narrative arcs.
📺️ Create key script documents necessary to take an idea from concept to pitch.

Taught by Australia’s premier showrunners and creators, you will gain industry insights and individual feedback as you complete written exercises and work towards conceptualising your idea.

Creating a TV Series Bootcamp starts Monday 10 February. Enrol now.

Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts.

08/01/2025

Learn the skills to join one of the most exciting and competitive fields in radio and TV.

Our Voice Over Fundamentals course will help you discover the correct techniques to make the most of your voice and get started in the industry. Held in our studios over two days, learn from our expert practitioners who share their industry experience and insights in voice-over and broadcast.

🎙️ Apply appropriate vocal and microphone techniques to deliver a professional read.
🎙️ Interpret and perform a wide range of scripts, incorporating creative direction and timing.
🎙️ Recognise industry standards and the professional expectations of a voice over artist.

Courses start Saturday, 18 January and Thursday, 13 February. Enrol.

Take your first steps in voice over and discover the elements that bring scripts to life.

06/01/2025

Take a short film script from page to screen as you explore each step of the filmmaking process.

🎬️ Analyse how a script is interpreted by key creatives and crew to be production ready.
🎬️ Implement industry standard on-set practices across directing, cinematography, sound, and the art department.
🎬️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and sound mix.

The January Filmmaking Intensive is full. Don’t miss out on the next session starting Monday 3 February. Enrol now.

Explore the technical, creative and logistical considerations of filmmaking over five days of practical and collaborative learning in the classroom and on set.

05/01/2025

Ready to create captivating videos? Join the Videomaking Intensive short course at AFTRS and learn how to shoot, edit, and tell compelling stories that stand out.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

▪️ Implement interview techniques, scene coverage and planning for effective visual storytelling.
▪️ Demonstrate efficient operation of DSLR camera, sound and lighting equipment.
▪️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and export your video.

This course is ideal for corporate video producers, marketing and communications professionals, and content creators looking to gain practical, ready-to-use skills and elevate their video content production.

The Videomaking Intensive starts Monday 10 February. Enrol.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/videomaking-intensive/

04/01/2025

Become an Avid Certified user!

▫️ Develop your understanding of Avid’s advanced toolsets to edit faster.
▫️ Explore an array of video effects and audio mixing skills to finesse your work.
▫️ Manage media, projects and archiving with confidence.
▫️ Gain the experience required and opportunity to sit the exam to obtain Avid Media Composer User Certification.

This advanced course is for students and video editors who have prior knowledge of editing in Media Composer and are ready to broaden their foundational skills to take their editing to the next level.

The Avid MC110 Intensive short course starts Tuesday 4 February. Enrol.

This Avid certified course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer video effects capabilities and in conjunction with the Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101) course, will prepare you to earn the credential of Avid Certified User: Media Composer.

03/01/2025

Develop essential editing skills with Premiere Pro - Understand the ins and outs of the timeline-based editing software and spend two days in AFTRS’ Computer Labs learning fundamental tools so that you’re ready to start editing your next projects.

🖥️ Understand the Adobe Premiere Pro workspaces, set up and preferences.
🖥️ Demonstrate video editing principles to import rushes, assemble footage, sync audio, and export a project.
🖥️ Identify effects, transitions, and graphics to enhance and refine an edit.

Premiere Pro Workshop starts Saturday 18 January.

This introductory editing course covers Premiere Pro basics and is designed for beginners, with no previous experience or knowledge required.