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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.
| Save 15% on any January or February course – short courses and AFTRS For Business professional development – with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. Plus, get an extra 10% off when you enrol in any additional January or February courses. Just reach out to our Short Courses team to claim your extra discount. Learn more. |
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:
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Discipline:
Sound
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Link to Locations Department Intensive
Locations Department Intensive
Locations Department Intensive is a comprehensive five-day course explorin...
Locations Department Intensive
Locations Department Intensive is a comprehensive five-day course exploring the dynamic world of film and TV location management.
Next Course:
17 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Creating a TV Series Bootcamp
Creating a TV Series Bootcamp
Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts.
Creating a TV Series Bootcamp
Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts.
Next Course:
12 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growth
Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growt...
A follow-up to our Screen Business Essentials course offering a practical,...
Screen Business Essentials: Navigating Growth
A follow-up to our Screen Business Essentials course offering a practical, real-world guide to partnering and financing your next project.
Discipline:
Producing & Screen Business
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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:
15 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Discipline:
Filmmaking