SKILLS TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY
Our short courses, taught by expert practitioners, will give you relevant practical skills and knowledge to help progress or kick start your career in the screen and broadcast industry. With over 50 years experience and international recognition in screen and broadcast training, AFTRS is the ideal place to reskill, upskill, cross-skill, and be inspired.
Short Courses run throughout the year ranging from one day to several weeks, with weekend, weekday and evening options and delivery both online and on-campus.
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 Filmmaking Intensive
Filmmaking Intensive
Explore the technical, creative and logistical considerations of filmmakin...
Filmmaking Intensive
Explore the technical, creative and logistical considerations of filmmaking over five days of practical and collaborative learning in the classroom and on set.
Next Course:13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025
Discipline:Filmmaking
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Link to Directing Intensive
Directing Intensive
Learn from leading industry professionals as you build on your directing s...
Directing Intensive
Learn from leading industry professionals as you build on your directing skills and experience, with the opportunity to practice these skills in hands-on workshops and exercises with professional actors.
Next Course:13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025
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:13 Jan 2025 - 23 Mar 2025
Discipline:Screenwriting
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Link to Lighting Intensive
Lighting Intensive
Learn from leading industry professionals as you unpack basic lighting ski...
Lighting Intensive
Learn from leading industry professionals as you unpack basic lighting skills in cinematography and how they apply to the visualisation of a story or concept.
Next Course:06 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2025
Discipline:Cinematography
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Link to Voice Over Workshop
Voice Over Workshop
Take your first steps in voice over and discover the elements that bring s...
Voice Over Workshop
Take your first steps in voice over and discover the elements that bring scripts to life.
Next Course:18 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025
Discipline:Radio & Podcasting
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