AFTRS Short Courses

13/01/2026

Learn the skills to join one of the most exciting and competitive fields in radio and TV. Our Voice Over Fundamentals course will help you discover the correct techniques to make the most of your voice and get started in the industry.

Held in our studios over two days, learn from our expert practitioners who share their industry experience and insights in voice-over and broadcast.

🎙️ Apply appropriate vocal and microphone techniques to deliver a professional read.
🎙️ Interpret and perform a wide range of scripts, incorporating creative direction and timing.
🎙️ Recognise industry standards and the professional expectations of a voice-over artist.

Voice Over Workshop starts on Saturday 14 February. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/voice-over-workshop/

12/01/2026

“I came to film through the page, but once I stepped onto set, there was no going back. Film became the place where everything I loved about writing, performance, and visual language came together. I cannot imagine my life without it now.”

From AFTRS Short Courses to an arts degree at USYD, Yael Grunseit will enjoy the hometown premiere of her new film, Daddy’s Little Meatball, this month at Flickerfest. Congratulations!

Read more to be inspired by Yael’s journey.

Bondi-raised filmmaker Yael Grunseit will enjoy a hometown premiere for her new film Daddy’s Little Meatball, which will screen at this month's Flickerfest.

09/01/2026

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 Thursday 22 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/camera-sound-workshop/

08/01/2026

Elevate your craft as a director in storytelling, script analysis and working with actors.

🎬️ Analyse the role of the director from pre- to post-production for scripted screen projects.
🎬️ Demonstrate practical and creative skills in scene blocking, leading rehearsals and auditions.
🎬️ Apply your directorial voice to communicate effectively with actors and heads of department.

Directing Intensive has sold out for January, the next course starts Monday 9 February. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/directing-intensive/

07/01/2026

And… Action. Explore the role of a director! Learn all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from pre-production to post-production, including coverage, visual storytelling, acting and on-set procedures.

🎬️ Describe the Director’s role in translating stories to the screen through pre-production, production and post-production.
🎬️ Outline how the Director leads a creative team through collaboration with various heads of department.
🎬️ Identify approaches to collaborating with actors, from preparation to screen.

Taught by Australia’s premier directors, become familiar with story essentials, how to build relationships with actors and production departments, and what makes a great director.

Intro to Directing starts Monday 26 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/intro-to-directing/

23/12/2025

AFTRS is now closed for 2025. We wish you a safe, happy and healthy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2026.

23/12/2025

Learn the skills to join one of the most exciting and competitive fields in radio and TV. Our Voice Over Fundamentals course will help you discover the correct techniques to make the most of your voice and get started in the industry.

Held in our studios over two days, learn from our expert practitioners who share their industry experience and insights in voice-over and broadcast.

🎙️ Apply appropriate vocal and microphone techniques to deliver a professional read.
🎙️ Interpret and perform a wide range of scripts, incorporating creative direction and timing.
🎙️ Recognise industry standards and the professional expectations of a voice-over artist.

Voice Over Workshop is back for Summer with a 22 January start. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/voice-over-workshop/

22/12/2025

Learn everything about natural and artificial light, colour temperature, direct/bounce light, soft/hard light, cutters and diffusion gels with our Lighting Intensive.

This five-day course taught by Anna Howard ACS in our state-of-the-art studios will give you insights into basic lighting skills in cinematography and how they apply to the visualisation of a story or concept.

Further your knowledge on lighting continuity, contrast ratios, and camera techniques to assist lighting. Explore types of film lights, camera filters and basic lighting equipment packages for use on location.

Lighting Intensive starts Monday, 2 February at AFTRS. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/lighting-intensive/

19/12/2025

Curious about role of a screen producer? Explore this in-demand role and explore how to:

▪️ Explain the various roles of a Producer and how they differ across production formats and platforms.
▪️ Outline how a Producer leads a project from conception and funding to production and market.
▪️ Identify a Producer’s practical responsibilities including budgeting, legals, WHS and supervising production.

This course is ideal for aspiring producers, film students and other filmmaking professionals looking to understand producing and screen business fundamentals. It is also ideal for media students, professionals and educators, law professionals, and professionals from other backgrounds who want to transition into the screen industry.

Intro to Producing and Screen Business starts Monday 19 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/intro-to-producing-and-screen-business/

18/12/2025

Elevate your craft as a director in storytelling, script analysis and working with actors.

🎬️ Analyse the role of the director from pre- to post-production for scripted screen projects.
🎬️ Demonstrate practical and creative skills in scene blocking, leading rehearsals and auditions.
🎬️ Apply your directorial voice to communicate effectively with actors and heads of department.

Directing Intensive starts Monday 19 January, with another course running in February. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/directing-intensive/

17/12/2025

Take a short film script from page to screen as you explore each step of the filmmaking process.

🎬️ Analyse how a script is interpreted by key creatives and crew to be production ready.
🎬️ Implement industry standard on-set practices across directing, cinematography, sound, and the art department.
🎬️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and sound mix.

Filmmaking Intensive starts Monday 12 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/filmmaking-intensive/