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

Answered by: Undine Marshfield, Marketing Manager

What kind of courses do you offer? AFTRS offers a wide range of courses for anyone looking to work in the screen and broadcast industries. Courses range from Short courses, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas plus the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production to postgraduate Graduate Certificates and Masters programs. Course entry for the Bachelor of Arts Screen is based on merit selection rather than ATAR.

AFTRS courses are designed for students with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to a career in the screen industries. The School is eager to work with students from a diversity of backgrounds who are imaginative, collaborative and keen to develop their voice as Australian storytellers. 

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? AFTRS combines theory and practice-driven learning and the curriculum is shaped to suit the needs of the fast-changing screen and broadcast industries. As an AFTRS graduate, you'll be able to enter the creative industries with a wide range of knowledge and skills and an adaptable, forward-looking approach that will put you at the forefront of industry innovation and practice.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? AFTRS is consistently rated as one of the top International Film Schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter, the only Australian higher educational institution to make this list! At AFTRS you'll be taught up-to-the-minute skills, in state-of-the-art studios, 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 and broadcast industries. 

AFTRS graduates include: Jane Campion (Top of the Lake), Ivan Sen (Goldstone), Kriv Stenders (Red Dog), Warwick Thornton (Samson And Delilah), and Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker).

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 & radio internships for many of its courses.

Top tip for getting into AFTRS? Getting a spot at Australia's top screen and broadcast school takes talent and hard work. But that's all it takes. No tricks and no need to know the 'right people'. Just make sure you apply!

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

Website: aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days