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SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE SCREEN & AUDIO INDUSTRY
With over 50 years experience AFTRS Short Courses will give you relevant, practical skills and knowledge to kick start or progress your career in the screen and audio industry.
Taught by expert practitioners courses run throughout the year ranging from one day to several weeks, with weekend, weekday and evening options. There are opportunities to learn online or in person at AFTRS state-of-the-art Sydney campus as well as our interstate partner venues.
Short Courses is the ideal place to reskill, upskill, cross-skill, and be inspired.
Read more about AFTRS’ Short Courses guidelines, refund and discount policies.
Taught by experts
Our short course tutors have contemporary and significant industry involvement, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to each course.
All the tech
Our diverse range of short courses are delivered online and on-campus at our state-of-the-art facilities in The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney.
Practical skills
All of our short courses provide you with skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away with confidence.
Upcoming Short Courses
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Link to Intro to Directing
Intro to Directing
Explore all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from p...
Intro to Directing
Explore all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from pre-production through to post-production, including coverage, visual storytelling, actin
Next Course:
27 Apr 2026 - 17 May 2026
Discipline:
Directing
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Link to Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp
Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp
Gain foundational writing and analysis skills as you develop your story id...
Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp
Gain foundational writing and analysis skills as you develop your story ideas and work towards the first draft of your screenplay.
Next Course:
11 May 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
Discipline:
Screenwriting
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Link to Videomaking Intensive
Videomaking Intensive
Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making vid...
Videomaking Intensive
Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content in this videomaking crash course.
Next Course:
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Intro to Documentary
Intro to Documentary
Learn to tell powerful true stories and connect with your audience through...
Intro to Documentary
Learn to tell powerful true stories and connect with your audience through documentary.
Next Course:
25 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Documentary
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Link to AFTRS Advanced: Location Sound Skills
AFTRS Advanced: Location Sound Skills
Explore the evolution of production sound and be introduced to the craft ...
AFTRS Advanced: Location Sound Skills
Explore the evolution of production sound and be introduced to the craft and discipline of location sound for film and television.
Next Course:
30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
Discipline:
Sound