AFTRS Short Courses

12/06/2026

In this AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers course, you will learn about scoping, asset creation, documentation, audience building, user experience, tracking and performance:

Determine the evolving digital landscape as it applies to the role of producer
Analyse the scoping and strategies for management of digital artefacts
Apply industry-standard skills and best practices to further your career and future projects

AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers starts Friday 19 June. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/aftrs-advanced-digital-pivot-for-producers/

03/06/2026

🎧 Discover one of the most powerful tools in screen storytelling.

🎧 Learn how to analyse music to picture, make intentional creative choices and communicate clearly with composers and sound teams.

This month we are excited to offer a special introductory price of $300 available for the first course run.

Intro to Screen Music starts 22 June online. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/intro-to-screen-music/

02/06/2026

Exciting new course! Explore radio and podcasting and discover how to connect with audiences.

🎙️Understand the core principles of audio storytelling and audience connection across radio and podcast formats.
🎙️Describe the workflows, processes and roles involved in contemporary radio and podcast production, from planning through to recording and delivery.
🎙️Identify current industry practices, opportunities, and pathways, including broadcast standards, production environments and emerging trends in audio.

This course is ideal for aspiring radio presenters, producers, podcasters, and other creatives who want to understand the world of radio and podcasting, improve their skills, and explore a career in audio.

The Intro to Radio & Podcasting course starts Monday 8 June. Enrol now.

https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/intro-to-radio-podcasting/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSLXaxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6NHFYeEpsekdYaFViOXdCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHltGU7a4zi_nH4ITjjt_9vFBUE0kiIKUwFgnQCN4SwT59ITpUbrZZPTjnaed_aem_4vX-xjNmP6OcDLeXtToRvg

Discover how to connect with an audience through the microphone. In this introductory course you'll learn the power of audio story...

06/05/2026

Accelerate your growth as a screenwriter! Dive into the art of screenwriting with AFTRS' Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp. At the end of this course, you will be able to:

▪️ Apply principles of screenwriting and cinematic narrative.
▪️ Analyse what makes engaging characters and a variety of structures to drive a compelling narrative.
▪️ Write key documents essential to the screenwriting process and pitching.

Ready to bring your film ideas to life? Whether you're a writer, director, actor or media professional, this 5-day intensive course will teach you the essentials of crafting compelling stories for screen.

Learn from Australia's premier screenwriters and gain industry insights and individual feedback on written exercises.

Screenwriting for film Bootcamp starts Monday 11 May. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/screenwriting-for-film-bootcamp/

03/05/2026

Develop essential editing skills with Premiere Pro - Understand the ins and outs of the timeline-based editing software and spend two days in AFTRS’ Computer Labs learning fundamental tools so that you’re ready to start editing your next projects.

🖥️ Understand the Adobe Premiere Pro workspaces, set up and preferences.
🖥️ Demonstrate video editing principles to import rushes, assemble footage, sync audio, and export a project.
🖥️ Identify effects, transitions, and graphics to enhance and refine an edit.

Premiere Pro Workshop starts Saturday 23 May. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/premiere-pro-workshop/

03/05/2026

Develop essential editing skills with Premiere Pro - Understand the ins and outs of the timeline-based editing software and spend two days in AFTRS’ Computer Labs learning fundamental tools so that you’re ready to start editing your next projects.

🖥️ Understand the Adobe Premiere Pro workspaces, set up and preferences.

🖥️ Demonstrate video editing principles to import rushes, assemble footage, sync audio, and export a project.

🖥️ Identify effects, transitions, and graphics to enhance and refine an edit.

Premiere Pro Workshop starts Saturday 23 May. Enrol now.

This introductory editing course covers Premiere Pro basics and is designed for beginners, with no previous experience or knowledge required.

01/05/2026

Join AFTRS' Intro to Screenwriting short course and learn the foundations of creating gripping screenplays! From crafting characters to structuring plots, this course is ideal for anyone seeking to transform their passion for storytelling into a professional script.

▪️ Recognise the principles of screenwriting and cinematic narrative.
▪️ Define the key concepts of theme, premise, storyworld and characterisation.
▪️ Identify how to structure and format your screenwriting.

Intro to Screenwriting starts Monday 25 May. Enrol now.

Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and structure used by professional screenwriters.

01/05/2026

Join AFTRS' Intro to Screenwriting short course and learn the foundations of creating gripping screenplays! From crafting characters to structuring plots, this course is ideal for anyone seeking to transform their passion for storytelling into a professional script.

▪️ Recognise the principles of screenwriting and cinematic narrative.

▪️ Define the key concepts of theme, premise, storyworld and characterisation.

▪️ Identify how to structure and format your screenwriting.

Intro to Screenwriting starts Monday 25 May. Enrol now.

Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and structure used by professional screenwriters.

30/04/2026

Develop essential camera and sound operation skills! Learn the techniques and practical skills to shoot high-quality footage with minimal equipment and crew.

🎥 Demonstrate efficient operation of industry standard full-frame cinema camera.
🎥 Implement professional audio practices to capture quality sound.
🎥 Understand essential shooting considerations including framing, lighting and coverage.

Learn on campus with Rob Gunn, an experienced Shooter Producer specialising in crafting stories for factual and reality television, with a credit list including Ambulance Australia, This Time Next Year, Air Rescue, The Great Australian Bake Off and The Embassy.

Unlock your shooting skills and develop your understanding of technical requirements for screen storytelling.

Camera and Sound Workshop starts Saturday 27 June. Enrol now.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/camera-sound-workshop/

27/04/2026

Resolve all your grading issues and master the essential technical and practical skills working with footage for film, television and documentary.

Practice the tasks of a professional colourist using DaVinci Resolve and prepare for this high-demand filmmaking role:

👉️ Understand colour theory and visual storytelling principles to develop consistent and expressive looks
👉️ Apply technical colour correction and grading on footage from a range of professional camera formats
👉️ Execute complete, professional colour grading workflows using DaVinci Resolve, from initial import to final export

Colour Grading Intensive is an in-person course taught over five consecutive days and starts Monday 29 June. Enrol now.

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 from an ungraded edit to export.