Winter School: Film, TV & Radio at AFTRS Open
Learn the basics to kick start a career in film, TV & radio with AFTRS Open, the short course division of the Australian Film Television and Radio School.
June – July 2014
Keen to work in the television, film or radio industry, or got a foot in the door already and need new skills to progress your career? This June and July AFTRS Open is running intensive, hands-on workshops in AFTRS state-of-the-art facilities. You will be taught by industry professionals currently working in the film, television and radio industries and have access to the latest equipment.
Book early to guarantee a spot and to receive a 10% Early Bird Discount for bookings made 28 days in advance.
INTRO TO TV & RADIO PRESENTING
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/winter_school_intro_to_tv_and_radio_presenting/t545
Develop your own unique on-air persona and learn skills to develop your career in the media.
This course combines AFTRS Open’s regular ‘Introduction to TV Presenting’ and ‘Announcing and Presentation’ courses plus a day of our ‘Voice Over’ course into one intensive week. The course includes practical tuition in on camera presenting skills including writing your own scripts, conducting interviews on camera, voice over skills for TV and radio, announcing skills, working with autocue and developing your own unique presenting style.
“I learned so much and pushed myself on challenging my comfort zones – it has reignited my drive and desire to take my passions to the next level.”
Date: Mon 23 – Fri 27 June
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $1,200 ($1,080 Early Bird / Industry Discount)
SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/winter_school_short_film_screenwriting/z503
Write a completed short film script in just five days! Learn from Tropfest winner and Palme D’or nominee Jonathan Ogilvie and inspiring guest speakers how to take your stories from initial idea through treatment and draft stage, to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched. Story structure, theme, character, roadblocks, arcs, tension, conflict and resolution will be explored as they are used in filmmaking through fast paced lectures and workshops. An AFTRS Open Winter School panel of experts will listen to the pitches and vote on the script that will be made in ‘Filmmaking’ – week 2 of Winter School.
“Excellent, stimulating, informative, wide-reaching, extremely helpful tutors.”
Date: Mon 30 June – 4 July
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $800 ($720 Early Bird / Industry Discount)
INTRODUCTION TO RADIO
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/winter_school_introduction_to_radio/z505
Learn essential radio skills from experienced radio industry professionals. In this five day intensive you’ll gain the confidence and skills to begin your career in radio. From roles and responsibilities and announcing and presentation, to editing and studio skills, we’ve got it all covered.
“Fabulous, intensive course, immensely hands-on and practical.”
DAY 1: Introduction to radio, radio styles, roles and responsibilities, editorial and where stories come from plus how to tell them. Followed by a technical overview of studio, field recorders and editing equipment.
Date: Mon 7 – Fri 11 July
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $1,175 ($1,057.50 Early Bird / Industry Discount)