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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 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:
20 Jul 2026 - 29 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
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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…
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:
20 Jul 2026 - 09 Aug 2026
Discipline:
Screenwriting
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Link to Videomaking Intensive
Videomaking Intensive
Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making vid...
Videomaking Intensive
Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content in this videomaking crash course.
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary