Education Focus: Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS)

Answered by: Undine Marshfield - Marketing Manager

What kind of courses do you offer? AFTRS offers a broad range of courses for anyone looking to work in the screen, broadcast or creative industries. Courses include five-day to three-week Winter Intensives in filmmaking, screenwriting, radio and more - ideal if you're embarking on your screen, radio or digital career. Sign up prior to 30 Apr for a 15% discount.

Plus mid-year intake is now open for AFTRS Diplomas in Editing, Grading, Camera, Production Management and Production Accounting so you can up-skill within your craft, or diversify your skill-set. Part-time and after hours or online, you can keep working while you study. Mid-year intake applications are open until 5 Jun.

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? AFTRS Diplomas and Winter Intensives are practical skills-focused courses. Students will be taught by industry experts, gaining hands-on practice in the school's state-of-the-art facilities using professional equipment. A solid grasp of theory underpins many of the courses to help you achieve exceptional results.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? The Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS) is Australia's national screen and broadcast school, consistently rated as one of the top international film schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter. At AFTRS you'll be taught up-to-the-minute skills, using state-of-the-art facilities, meet like-minded creatives and build influential industry networks. Students graduate from AFTRS industry-ready, with the skills and knowledge to work in the fast-changing screen, broadcast and creative industries.

What kind of social activities do you offer? As a student at AFTRS, you are regularly invited to free industry talks and networking events at the school - a great way to build professional contacts while you are still a student!

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? AFTRS has strong relationships across the screen and broadcast industries and is able to facilitate film, TV and radio internships for many of its Award course students.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? 12 August, AFTRS, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, 10am-3pm.

Website link for more info: aftrs.edu.au