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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 Storytelling for Business
Storytelling for Business
Become an engaging storyteller with this one-day AFTRS workshop covering t...
Storytelling for Business
Become an engaging storyteller with this one-day AFTRS workshop covering the creative techniques that filmmakers use to connect with their audience on an emotional level.
Next Course:
06 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Premiere Pro Workshop
Premiere Pro Workshop
This introductory editing course covers Premiere Pro basics and is designe...
Premiere Pro Workshop
This introductory editing course covers Premiere Pro basics and is designed for beginners, with no previous experience or knowledge required.
Next Course:
20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Discipline:
Editing
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Link to Camera & Sound Workshop
Camera & Sound Workshop
Working with professional full-frame cameras, sound and lighting equipment...
Camera & Sound Workshop
Working with professional full-frame cameras, sound and lighting equipment, gain skills and knowledge in framing and coverage, camera setup and audio recording, working with different lighting conditions, and working in…
Next Course:
20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Intro to Screenwriting
Intro to Screenwriting
Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and str...
Intro to Screenwriting
Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and structure used by professional screenwriters.
Next Course:
24 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Discipline:
Screenwriting
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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:
07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary