As we spring out of winter for another year, it is a great time to harness our energy towards professional growth. With a range of online and in person courses available, you can upskill in your craft or learn something new without the heavy time or travel commitments. Browse our October drop of courses and bolster your creative, technical and communication skills.
This month sees the return of two of our popular screenwriting courses – Intro to Screenwriting and Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp. Both taught by award-winning screenwriters and industry experts Jonathan Ogilvie and Chris Squadrito, build on your passion for storytelling whether you’re an aspiring writer looking to learn the principles of the craft, or an emerging screenwriter working towards a first draft of your next screenplay. Identify and understand key structures and concepts used by professional screenwriters and take the next step in your writing journey.
For those looking for hands-on training, Videomaking Intensive is the perfect course to gain practical experience with camera and sound operation and editing. Step into AFTRS’ state-of-the-art studios and computer labs to learn the skills to shoot, edit and publish professional-quality content for social media, marketing and more. You’ll have the opportunity to use professional DSLR, video cameras, sound and lighting equipment as you shoot on campus and on location, before returning to AFTRS to edit your captured footage. As you unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of videomaking, you’ll also get the chance to develop your interviewing and video storytelling skills in this week-long crash course.
Want to fine tune your storytelling for business? Join producer and industry expert Nick Bolton for a day of discover the power of storytelling. From understanding your audience to the five key elements of a powerful story, learn how to write irresistible stories with a compelling call-to-action so you can communicate effectively with prospects, customers, leaders or peers. Head over to Storytelling for Business to hear Nick’s three top tips.
Explore all our short courses in October:
Intro to Media Skills with Tracey Spicer | 3 Oct (online)
Podcasting for your Brand | 10 Oct (in person)
Screen Business Essentials: Online | 10 Oct (online)
Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp | 14 Oct (online)
Mobile Content Creation | 16 Oct (in person)
Videomaking Intensive | 21 Oct (in person)
Brief to Script to Great Video | 23 Oct (online)
Intro to Screenwriting | 28 Oct (online)
Storytelling for Business | 29 Oct (in person)
Early bird and alumni discounts apply – learn more.
Looking for something else? Explore all our short courses and AFTRS for Business courses. You can register your interest on each course page and we’ll notify you next time it runs.
