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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 AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project man...
AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project management and sharpen your digital skills for the current media landscape.
Next Course:
19 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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Link to Intro to Screen Music
Intro to Screen Music
Discover one of the most powerful tools in screen storytelling with Intro ...
Intro to Screen Music
Discover one of the most powerful tools in screen storytelling with Intro to Screen Music. This course gives you a clear, practical framework for understanding how music functions in film,…
Next Course:
22 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 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…
Next Course:
27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary
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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:
29 Jun 2026 - 03 Jul 2026
Discipline:
Filmmaking
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Link to Colour Grading Intensive
Colour Grading Intensive
In this five-day practical colour grading course, you’ll develop essenti...
Colour Grading Intensive
In this five-day practical colour grading course, you’ll develop essential technical and practical skills in grading footage for film, television, documentary and other mediums, learning how to take a project…
Next Course:
29 Jun 2026 - 03 Jul 2026
Discipline:
Multidisciplinary