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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 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
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Link to Production Accounting Intensive
Production Accounting Intensive
The Production Accounting Intensive will help you tailor your accounting e...
Production Accounting Intensive
The Production Accounting Intensive will help you tailor your accounting expertise to the screen industry and fast-track your career as a production accountant.
Next Course:
01 Jun 2026 - 05 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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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:
01 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026
Discipline:
Screenwriting
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Link to Intro to Radio & Podcasting
Intro to Radio & Podcasting
Discover how to connect with an audience throug...
Intro to Radio & Podcasting
Discover how to connect with an audience through the microphone. In this introductory course you'll learn the power of audio storytelling and broadcast, while exploring the workflows, processes, platforms and tools involved in contemporary…
Next Course:
08 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Radio & Podcasting
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Link to AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project man...
AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project management and sharpen your digital skills for the current media landscape.
Next Course:
19 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary