AFTRS Short Courses

15/11/2024

Explore the world of film, TV, and the creative industries! AFTRS' introductory short courses are your gateway to essential skills and hands-on experience, perfect for beginners aged 16 and up.

From directing and producing to screenwriting and VFX, explore various creative disciplines with Australia's top industry experts.

Choose from online or on-campus options at AFTRS's state-of-the-art Moore Park facilities.

Discover AFTRS' introductory short courses.

AFTRS introductory courses are entry-level short courses designed to help you become familiar with key roles in the screen industry and their responsibilities on film and television productions.

14/11/2024

Develop media-facing communications skills and understand techniques to navigate media interactions and represent your brand.

Learn with Tracey Spicer AM, a multiple Walkley Award-winning author, journalist, and broadcaster who has anchored national programs for ABC TV and radio, Network Ten, and Sky News.

👉️ Explore the different types of media and what they expect from an interview.
👉️ Develop strategies for staying on message and on brand.
👉️ Increase your authenticity and impact.

If you are the first line of contact for media in your company, or if you are a leader in your business or industry, this course will equip you with the tools to remain calm, ask the right questions and screen enquiries to present your organisation with a professional media “first line”.

Enrol now.

Learn how to represent your brand and navigate media interactions with finesse.

13/11/2024

Build your creative journey this December with AFTRS' short courses. Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth or prefer to learn online, there's no better time to enhance your skills and get ready for the new year!

From understanding the fundamentals of visual effects and animation to upgrading your communications toolbox and exploring the role of a director, these courses offer industry expert training to take your skills to the next level.

Enrol to make the most of your end-of-year learning opportunities.

With courses available in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and online, December is the time to expand your expertise and set the stage for a successful new year.

13/11/2024

Melbourne! AFTRS has partnered with RMIT University’s School of Media and Communication and the Australian Location Managers Guild to deliver the Locations Department Intensive in Victoria.

This intensive program covers all aspects of the locations department, from scouting and securing locations to ensuring on-set safety and managing logistics.

▪️ Understand the entire process, from reading a script to wrapping a location, including the responsibilities of scouts, coordinators, and on-set managers.
▪️ Work closely with Producers, Directors, and Designers to interpret creative briefs, balance budgets, and meet the production's practical needs.
▪️ Gain in-depth knowledge of permits, contracts, insurance, and logistical planning.

Register interest to be the first to know when dates are announced!

In partnership with RMIT University, Locations Department Intensive is a comprehensive five-day course exploring the dynamic world of film and TV location management.

12/11/2024

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

“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

👉️ 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

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

11/11/2024

"My biggest take out was how to stay on message, and almost making a game of bridging back to my intended message while remaining authentic and engaging.

The learnings from this session are ones that I’ll apply in my everyday work presenting to both internal and external stakeholders, and anywhere I need to communicate with influence."

Monique Blaikie shares her insights on the Intro to Media Skills course, a two-hour online workshop with Walkley Award-winning broadcaster and journalist Tracey Spicer.

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Monique Blaikie highlights the engaging and practical techniques from Intro to Media Skills, empowering her daily communication with influence.

08/11/2024

Unlock the power of podcasting, Podcasting for Your Brand will will equip you with 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.

08/11/2024

Explore the role of a screen producer. Learn how to:

▪️ Explain the various roles of a Producer and how they differ across production formats and platforms.
▪️ Outline how a Producer leads a project from conception and funding to production and market.
▪️ Identify a Producer’s practical responsibilities including budgeting, legals, WHS and supervising production.

This course is ideal for aspiring producers, film students and other filmmaking professionals looking to understand producing and screen business fundamentals. It is also ideal for media students, professionals and educators, law professionals, and professionals from other backgrounds who want to transition into the screen industry.

Intro to Producing and Screen Business starts Monday 2 December. Enrol now.

Learn all facets of a producer and their responsibilities from the conception of a screen project to bringing it to market.

06/11/2024

And… Action. Explore the role of a director! Learn all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from pre-production to post-production, including coverage, visual storytelling, acting and on-set procedures.

🎬️ Describe the Director’s role in translating stories to the screen through pre-production, production and post-production.
🎬️ Outline how the Director leads a creative team through collaboration with various heads of department.
🎬️ Identify approaches to collaborating with actors, from preparation to screen.

Taught by Australia’s premier directors, become familiar with story essentials, how to build relationships with actors and production departments, and what makes a great director.

The Intro to Directing short course starts Monday 2 December. Enrol Now.

Learn about the role of a director and how they influence screen storytelling.

05/11/2024

Discover how Spark came to life, connecting people through powerful stories of connection and empathy.

"What attracted us to this course is that it covered the whole process – from planning and scripting, through presenting, producing and promoting the podcast. We were especially interested in devising a unique format that would suit our aims."

The team behind Spark shares how the podcast was shaped by skills developed during the Podcasting for You Brand short course.

"It has helped us think differently about certain aspects and highlighted areas for further deliberation."

Curious about how you can bring your own project to life? Find more about The Loneliness Project and Podcasting for Your Brand.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/blog/how-the-loneliness-project-is-sparking-human-connection-through-podcasting/

📸 Dr. Amy Jarvis (UniSA), Dr. Jodie Scott (UniSA), Hayley Everuss (The Hut Community Centre), Dr. Nadia Corsini (UniSA)

Dr. Jodie Scott explains how Podcasting for Your Brand has helped guide her and The Loneliness Project team through the process of creating a podcast that addresses the stigma around loneliness.

03/11/2024

Develop essential editing skills with Premiere Pro!

▪️ 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 Thursday 14 November. Enrol now.

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

01/11/2024

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 9 December. Spots are running out - enrol now.

Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content in this videomaking crash course.

31/10/2024

Perth! See you in December! We have partnered with WA Screen Academy cademy at Edith Cowan University (ECU) to deliver the Intro to Producing and Screen Business short course in Western Australia. Learn how to:

▪️ Explain the various roles of a Producer and how they differ across production formats and platforms.
▪️ Outline how a Producer leads a project from conception and funding to production and market.
▪️ Identify a Producer’s practical responsibilities including budgeting, legals, WHS and supervising production.

This course is ideal for aspiring producers, film students and other filmmaking professionals looking to understand producing and screen business fundamentals. It is also ideal for media students, professionals and educators, law professionals, and professionals from other backgrounds who want to transition into the screen industry.

Intro to Producing and Screen Business starts Saturday 7 December. Enrol now.

Learn all facets of a producer and their responsibilities from the conception of a screen project to bringing it to market.

31/10/2024

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 Monday 11 November. 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.

30/10/2024

Take your first steps into the world of VFX and 3D animation with AFTRS!

▫️ Recognise the principles of both 3D animation and VFX, including terminology, workflows and processes.
▫️ Understand what differentiates 3D Animation from VFX and what properties they share.
▫️ Identify company structures, industry practice and work opportunities.

Our Intro to VFX & 3D Animation short course is perfect for anyone curious about creating immersive, digital worlds. Learn foundational skills, get hands-on experience with industry software, and discover what it takes to bring imagination to life on screen!

Intro to VFX & 3D Animation starts Monday, 2 December. Enrol now.

Get to know the processes, terminology, workflow and jobs behind contemporary digital post-production, visual effects and animation

29/10/2024

Step behind the scenes with NBCUniversal ANZ to learn the main takeaways from the AFTRS’ Presentation Skills short course.

“You can always improve your public speaking and presentations; there isn’t a ceiling on how well you can present. No matter where you’re at in your journey, you can always improve and having that recording and reviewing it in that way, is something you don’t get to do on your own.” - Ella Esposito Doolan.

As part of Careers Month for professional development at NBCUniversal ANZ, Annie Ding, Aspen Morgan, Ella Esposito Doolan, and their colleagues aligned on best practices and built their confidence in public speaking. Discover tips from industry experts to make an unforgettable impact with every pitch, speech, or screen presentation.

Dive in.

As part of Careers Month for professional development at NBCUniversal ANZ, Annie Ding, Aspen Morgan, Ella Esposito Doolan and their colleagues participated in AFTRS’ Presentation Skills training on campus.

29/10/2024

Ready to Scale Your Screen Business? Join AFTRS’ Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growth course and gain the insights, strategies, and tools to drive sustainable growth in the screen industry.

▪️ Explore key deal terms and considerations when optioning a project.
▪️ Analyse the structure of a co-development agreement.
▪️ Learn the strategy behind creating a finance plan for a $5M feature film and a 6 x 1hr TV series.
- and more.

Perfect for emerging screen business leaders, this short course covers financing, marketing, distribution, and much more.

This course is presented with Screen Producers Australia and supported by Media Super. SPA members can access a discounted fee.

Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growth starts 14 November.

A follow-up to our Screen Business Essentials course offering a practical, real-world guide to partnering and financing your next project.