As the year winds down, there’s still time to sharpen your skills and finish 2025 strong with some hands-on learning.
Whether you’re looking to build technical know-how, explore new creative territory or simply get stuck into something practical, our upcoming Intensive courses offer a real-world learning experience. You’ll be guided by expert trainers and work with the same equipment, software and tools used in today’s industry.
If you’ve been thinking about an Intensive course, there’s never been a better time! You can save 20% on any November or December Intensive course in person at AFTRS or at Griffith University with the code INTENSIVE2025. Simply select the discount code at checkout and save. But don’t wait too long – the discount ends when enrolments close.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Production Accounting Intensive
Starts 3 November | In person at Griffith University, Queensland
Take your accounting skills into the screen industry with this five-day intensive course. Learn the specialised skills required to help you fast-track your career as a production accountant, from developing a strong understanding of a screen budget and finance plan, to hands-on experience with industry-standard production accounting software.
Enrolments close: Thursday 30 October
Locations Department Intensive
Starts 17 Nov | In person at Griffith University, Queensland
Explore the dynamic world of film and TV location management in this comprehensive five-day course. Developed and presented with the Australian Location Managers Guild, learn about all aspects of the locations department, from scouting and securing locations to ensuring on-set safety and managing logistics.
Enrolments close: Sunday 16 November
Videomaking Intensive
Starts 24 November | In person at AFTRS
From pre-production to post, this five-day course unpacks the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content. You’ll work with DSLR style video cameras, sound and lighting gear, along with editing tools as you learn operational skills and videomaking principles, while also building interviewing and storytelling skills.
Enrolments close: Sunday 23 November
Lighting Intensive
Starts 8 December | In person at AFTRS
Explore the principles of lighting for cinematography and how to shape light for visual storytelling. Led by industry expert Anna Howard ACS, this course covers natural and artificial lighting, filters and modifiers, and cinematic techniques. You’ll gain hands-on experience using professional equipment in AFTRS studios.
Enrolments close: Sunday 7 December
Colour Grading Intensive
Starts 8 December | In person at AFTRS
Learn to enhance screen narratives with consistent and creative looks using DaVinci Resolve, the industry-standard software. Over five days, you’ll develop technical and practical skills in grading footage for film, TV, documentary and more – and get a taste of what it’s like to work as a professional colourist.
Enrolments close: Sunday 7 December
Filmmaking Intensive
Starts 15 December | In person at AFTRS
Take a script from page to screen in this immersive five-day course led by writer-director, Jayden Rathsam Hua. You’ll explore directing, cinematography and post-production through collaborative, hands-on learning in the classroom and on set.
Enrolments close: Sunday 14 December
Directing Intensive
Starts 15 December | In person at AFTRS
Led by award-winning director Amin Palangi, this five-day course focuses on storytelling, script analysis and working with actors. You’ll learn casting and rehearsal techniques, scene blocking and more, with practical workshops featuring professional actors and an industry guest casting director.
Enrolments close: Sunday 14 December
Ready to wrap up the year with a creative challenge? Dive into our November and December short courses and secure your spot today.
EXPLORE ALL OUR SHORT COURSES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER:
Production Accounting Intensive | 3 Nov (Griffith University)
Presentation Skills | 5 Nov (online)
GenAI Image & Video Prompting for Screen | 15 Nov (AFTRS) & 20 Nov (RMIT Melbourne)
Storytelling for Business | 12 Nov (online)
Mobile Content Creation | 13 Nov (AFTRS)
Intro to VFX & 3D Animation | 17 Nov (online)
Intro to Directing | 17 Nov (online) & 29 Nov (AFTRS)
Intro to Documentary | 17 Nov (online) & 29 Nov (AFTRS)
Locations Department Intensive | 17 Nov (Griffith University)
Podcasting for your Brand | 20 Nov (AFTRS)
Videomaking Intensive | 24 Nov (AFTRS)
Intro to Producing & Screen Business | 24 Nov (online)
Voice Over Workshop | 25 Nov & 6 Dec (AFTRS)
Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growth | 27 Nov (online)
Podcasting for your Brand | 2 Dec (online)
Presentation Skills | 3 Dec (AFTRS)
Colour Grading Intensive | 8 Dec (AFTRS)
Lighting Intensive | 8 Dec (AFTRS)
Storytelling for Business | 9 Dec (AFTRS)
Mobile Content Creation | 11 Dec (AFTRS)
AFTRS Advanced: Location Sound Skills | 13 Dec (AFTRS)
Filmmaking Intensive | 15 Dec (AFTRS)
Directing Intensive | 15 Dec (AFTRS)
