Whatever your creative experience, it pays to learn the art of telling a story that connects deeply with an audience. Professional artists, theatre practitioners and marketers can all benefit from a crash-course in the application of story-telling techniques.
AFTRS Open, the short course division of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, has developed a range of short courses suitable for all creatives. Featuring professionals from the film, television and radio industries as tutors and lecturers, these courses teach a range of practical storytelling skills.
There are also courses available to help the aspiring professional brush-up on fundamental soft skills: presentation, iPhone/iPad content creation, and the nitty-gritty basics of running your own business.
Arts curriculum is evolving beyond the confines of the classroom, and so AFTRS Open also specialise in providing networking opportunities within the industry. From students meeting with guest lecturers to the school’s monthly ‘TV Talks’ and other interactive events, their courses can act as a foot in the door to a vibrant creative community.
AFTRS Open holds over 300 open courses throughout the year, so if these sound like skills you could use, here are a few of the course offerings currently available:
Content Creation for iPhone & iPad: Online
From the comfort of your keyboard, learn how to shoot and edit quality videos with your iPhone or iPad and create stories on the go, in this five week, online course.
Starts 3 March, 5 weeks, online
Screenwriting for Film: Online
Develop your idea into a fully-fledged screenplay story and learn about concept, structure, story and character in this 10 week, online course.
Starts 14 March, 10 weeks, online
Nervous about giving speeches? In this one-day small group course with Tracey Spicer, you’ll receive individual coaching to help you engage your audience and communicate more effectively in presentations, interviews and pitch sessions.
14 March, AFTRS Sydney
4 March, AFTRS Sydney
Running Your Own Creative Business
This course is invaluable for all freelance creatives keen to get their business, finance and legal acts sorted!
1- 3 April, AFTRS Sydney
Videomaking 101: Shoot, Edit & Publish
Do you want to shoot, edit and upload your own short videos for your website, social media marketing (or just curious)? Then try this 5-day, hands on practical course.
4 – 8 April, AFTRS Sydney
Improve your scriptwriting skills for corporate videos, digital marketing content and client information videos with this two-day course, providing you with some great new skills and inspiration.
28 – 29 April, AFTRS Sydney
To view all AFTRS Open short courses visit the website
Got a question? open@aftrs.edu.au / 1300 065 281
