Education Guide: AFTRS

The Australian Film Television and Radio School is listed as one of the top film schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter, just so you know.

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? AFTRS is famous for its ‘intense’ hands-on learning and teaching in the biggest and best equipped film, TV and radio school in Australia. The BA (Screen) which is new also offers deep engagement in the history of film and screen business in addition to the practical side, while the Masters In Screen Business offers deep immersion in the business of film and television.

What makes you different to other universities? AFTRS is literally Australia’s national film, TV and radio school set up by and funded by the Australian government. What make AFTRS unique is its outstanding facilities, industry practitioners who teach at the school and the connections to and with industry. Second to none in Australia, AFTRS has been consistently rated by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top film schools in the world – the only educational institution in the country to make the list. AFTRS alumni are outstanding in their output and contribution to filmmaking around the world and recent graduates are also making their mark at festivals in Australia and abroad.

What kind of social activities do you offer? At AFTRS it is all about taking the opportunities to be creative that are offered while they are students: they can borrow equipment to make their own projects outside of classwork and are encouraged to make as much as they can and network with industry while they can.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? Yes, internships, networking industry talks and screenings as well as prizes are all offered by the School.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? Saturday 5 September, 10am–3pm, AFTRS Sydney. If you can’t make it, you can stream the key sessions on the day by following AFTRS on Periscope.

Website link for more info? aftrs.edu.au/opendays