Education Focus - Australian Film Television and Radio School

Answered by: Kirsten Downie, Marketing Director

What kind of courses do you offer? AFTRS offers a wide range of courses from short courses, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and the BA Screen through to Graduate Certificates and Masters programs. 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 wide range 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 committed to finding storytellers from all over Australia to tell this country's diverse stories. As an AFTRS graduate you'll join Australia's most awarded screen and broadcast alumni. You'll also experience theory- and practice-based learning which will fast-track you into a screen and broadcast career, and ensure you are industry-ready from day one.

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 courses.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? 10 Sep, 10am - 3pm, AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW 2021 

Website link for more info? aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days