AFTRS OPEN short courses offer up-to-the-minute skills and insights in writing, directing, editing, camera, sound, screen business and much more. A 10% discount applies to all Early Bird bookings made 28 days in advance. Upcoming courses in Melbourne and Sydney include:
Writing Sci-Fi for TV and Film
An intensive two-day workshop in which you’ll explore the art of creating stories for one of the most popular genres – Science Fiction. You’ll gain the skills to assemble a ‘tool box’ for your ongoing Sci-Fi writing.
Sat Jan 25 – Sun 26 Feb Wheeler Centre Melbourne http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/W555
Online 10 week course http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/W556
The Assistant Director
All you need to know to become an AD. You’ll learn the importance of pre-production, how to coordinate a film set, the process behind developing a shooting schedule and utilizing the latest scheduling software.
Thurs 1 – Sat 3 March Wheeler Centre Melbourne http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/A501
Final Cut Pro The Basics (Version 7)
This two-day course covers everything you need to get started editing with Final Cut Pro Version 7.
Thurs 8 – Fri 9 Mar (9am – 5pm) The Wheeler Centre Melbourne
Mon 16 – Thurs 19 Apr (9am – 5pm) AFTRS Sydney
http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/E522
Creating Success with your Short Film
Back by popular demand, this intensive workshop with Tait Brady will show you how to exploit every aspect of your short film – including how to make some of your money back!
Tue 13 Mar The Wheeler Centre Melbourne (5.30 – 9.30pm)
Sat 17 Mar AFTRS Sydney (10am – 4pm)
http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/P550
Field & Segment Producing
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Field and Segment producing for non-drama television. You will learn all the critical elements required to create a magazine segment based program. Ideal for those with some experience and knowledge of TV production processes.
Sat 24 – Sun 25 Mar (9am – 5pm) The Wheeler Centre Melbourne
http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/T511
Back to Basics: Camera and Sound Workshop
Ideally suited to those with limited camera and sound recording experience, this course will introduce you to techniques and practical skills required to get high quality images and sound for documentary and drama.
Sat 10 Mar – Sun 10 Mar (9am – 5pm) AFTRS Sydney
Wed 28 – Thur 29 Mar (9am – 5pm) The Wheeler Centre Melbourne
http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/C536
For further information about our courses or upcoming events, contact:
AFTRS OPEN: 1300 065 281 / open@aftrs.edu.au.
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