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Practical Courses Mapped to Industry Roles and Skills

Industry Certificates

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17AFTRS Industry Certificates Australian Film Television and Radio School 1AFTRS

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AFTRS’ new program of Industry Certificates provides the skills and knowledge to succeed in an increasingly competitive screen industry landscape. Practical and skills focused, the content of these courses has been approved by AFTRS Industry panels and mapped to media industry roles and skills requirements.

Industry Certificates offer experiential learning that is future-focused, globally relevant and informed by the screen and broadcast industries. The quality of this program aligns with the quality and excellence offered through AFTRS undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Industry approvedCourse content approved by AFTRS Industry panels and mapped to media industry roles and skills requirements.

Taught by expertsExperienced screen and broadcast professionals.

Practical skillsHands-on learning and outcomes that you can apply straight away.

Flexible deliveryOffered as 3-week intensives, or part-time (evening and weekends) with blended online and on-campus delivery, so learning fits in with work.

No entry requirementsThese are non-award courses so there are no entry requirements, although some certificates requireprior knowledge/experience.

Industry discount For AFTRS short courses and Industry Certificates ‘Australian Industry’ refers to all people or organisations engaged in storytelling through image and sound regardless of platform. Includes a broad range of media communication (including film, TV, radio, commercial content, webisodes, branded content and digital content).

Early Bird discountBook at least 28 days in advance to receive the Early Bird Discount off the full course fee.

Part payment options are availableFor more information visit the Industry Certificates section of the AFTRS website or contact AFTRS Industry and Short Course division.

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Colour Grading (Resolve)

A practical, hands-on course for practitioners wanting to develop colour grading skills and apply grading techniques to achieve an intended look. You’ll gain confidence in using industry standard software DaVinci Resolve and understand the technical requirements and options you can apply to achieve your creative intensions.

Over the 12 weeks you will:

� Learn about colour theory, and how to manipulate colour and light to contribute to your narrative.

� Gain skills in using DaVinci Resolve and understand the technical quality of data and the grading workflow.

� Understand the relationship between on set shooting and the post production process and how to Interpret a creative brief.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: COLOUR GRADING (RESOLVE) RIGHT FOR YOU?

This Industry Certificate is suitable for cinematographers, editors, filmmakers and post-production specialists who wish to gain colour grading skills using Resolve software.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 12 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE Tuesday & Wednesday evenings

6-9pm + 3 Saturday sessions 9am–5pm

DELIVERY Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,600 (Early Bird: $3,240) –

Industry price $4,500 (Early Bird: $4,050) –

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Production Accounting

There is a shortage of Production Accountants in the screen industry. Learn the knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career as a Production Accountant for film and screen content production.

Become familiar with and learn how to apply accounting technologies and workflows while developing a strong understanding of the stages of productions and their financial reporting obligations and requirements. You’ll gain specialised skills to work as an assistant production accountant with the aim to fast track to a career to production accounting, or be immediately able to be a production accountant on a low budget production. Over 12 weeks you will:

� Gain an understanding of the financial requirements and reconciliation at each stage of production and an understanding of compliance requirements.

� Skill up in payroll, accounts payable, petty cash, cost reporting and funding reporting as it relates to screen production.

� As well as a thorough understanding of the role of the production accountant in the production of a project, you’ll gain skills and knowledge complimentary to production management, producing and/or screen business.

IS THE PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course is suitable for people with an accounting or bookkeeping background. You’ll already understand double entry bookkeeping and accounting to trial balance. Prior use of standard accounting packages like Zero or MYOB will be an advantage. Good communication skills are also vital for a good Production Accountant as you will be constantly dealing with a variety of people from key creatives to funding agencies.

If you are someone with the above skills but a yen to work to in a more creative field, this might be a good path to follow. There will be some opportunities to explore Internships in the industry at the end of the course.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 12 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE Weekly online learning

+ 2 weekend workshopsDELIVERY Online + Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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TV Assistant Editor

Learn essentials skills to work in post-production including the fundamentals of Avid Media Composer and the essential skills required to apply for work as a TV assistant editor. You will also learn the creative skills required to begin to craft scripted and unscripted short scenes if your ambitions are to progress into a creative role. Delivered by industry expert Rebecca Edwards who has more than ten years’ industry experience, you will engage in practical on-the-tools learning, lively discussions and meet Industry guests. Over three intensive weeks you will:

� Learn the skills essential for an assistant editor role in TV Production.

� Understand and perform the skills required to ingest and organise material and edit and export scenes using industry standard software Avid Media Composer.

� Gain an insight into the editor’s role and make creative decisions to effectively build a short scene.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: TV ASSISTANT EDITOR RIGHT FOR YOU?

If your goal is to work in TV post-production, this course will give you all the essentials skills to enter as an assistant editor in today’s fast paced production environment. You’ll learn all the technical skills you’ll need to fulfil this vital role, plus gain an insight into the craft of editing.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 3 weeks ATTENDANCE Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pmDELIVERY Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,600 (Early Bird: $3,240) –


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Digital Producer

This is a practical course giving you essential skills to work in the digital space. Learn to develop, coordinate and project manage digital media projects. Learn to build relationships with your teams and stakeholders, strategise business and digital marketing solutions, translate briefs, and create architectural and business documentation to support your projects.

Over 12 weeks you will:

� Get the skills you need to scope, plan, develop and deliver a digital project including; writing creative briefs, technical specifications, business documentation and developing concept models.

� Learn about the resources and requirements needed to effectively plan a digital project, including current project and financial management methodologies, and how to successfully lead a design and development team through a project lifecycle.

� Understand the needs of the target audience and construct a digital project for maximum effectiveness, with knowledge around User Experience (UX), Personas, Concept Models, User Stories and User Journeys.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: DIGITAL PRODUCER RIGHT FOR YOU?

There are numerous jobs for Digital Producers in the creative digital space, but you need specific skills and knowledge to succeed. This course will help you learn how to strategise and project manage a digital project through its conception, creative, and technical phases and keep the project on time and on budget.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 12 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE Weekly online learning + 3 × 3-day workshopsDELIVERY Online + Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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TV Shooter Producer

Develop the technical camera knowledge and practical skills that are essential to operate as a successful TV Shooter Producer. Delivered by a highly experienced TV Shooter Producer with over fourteen years’ experience in the industry, this course will include extensive hands on experience with a range of different cameras and equipment, television production theory presentations, practical excursions, and presentations from industry guests.


� Develop camera and sound recording skills and practice the essential skills a TV Shooter Producer needs to deliver professional-standard, broadcast-quality footage.

� Learn the fundamental production knowledge required to be an effective TV Shooter Producer, including how to balance and manage the demanding technical, organisational and creative requirements.

� Get across the fundamentals of data wrangling, labelling rushes in the field, and the requirements of the post-production department.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: SHOOTER PRODUCER RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course is ideal for production staff who want to up-skill to become competent at recording quality video and sound on set and on location. It has a technical focus and includes a range of practical exercises so students can consolidate their skills and gain confidence shooting in uncontrolled/unscripted situations.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 6 weekends + 7 Tuesday

eveningsATTENDANCE Saturday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm

+ Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pmDELIVERY Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,600 (Early Bird: $3,240) –


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Content Creation

Learn to shoot, edit and publish short form content. Over 8 weeks you will learn the skills required to create engaging short-form video and associated digital marketing assets. You will also learn how to take a brief, make it engaging across different platforms and turn content around quickly.

Delivered by experts who work in the field, you will engage in practical, collaborative lectures and workshops to learn how to create campaign style content. The course will include sessions on specialised technical skills like shooting, editing, simple animation, and graphics. You will be expected to create content outside of class time and submit a portfolio to brief at the end of the course.


� Gain an understanding of all phases of production with the specific goal of creating and executing a portfolio of campaign assets including short-form video for use in digital marketing campaigns.

� Learn about creatively responding to a brief including writing a treatment, creating style frames and storyboards and a pitch deck.

� Develop your camera and editing skills to create content that meets the requirements and specifications of content on social platforms.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: CONTENT CREATION RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course is ideal for communications staff in corporate or government organisations who are responsible for content creation and want to upskill so more of the process can be delivered in-house. It is also suitable for freelancers keen to expand their skill-set to work in the digital space, and advertising, marketing or content agency staff who want a better understanding of content production.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 8 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE 5 days + 4 weekends + OnlineDELIVERY On Campus in Sydney + Online COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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Radio Content, Management and Leadership

This course is designed for experienced radio staff working in the commercial, public and community broadcasting sectors wanting to step up into management, content and programming roles. Delivered mostly online, it will develop your programming, management and leadership skills to a professional standard. Over 24 weeks you will:

� Apply leadership and management skills in developing talent, leading teams and creating positive workplace environments.

� Explain the principles of content design and programming.

� Design content and programming strategies from inception to completion.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: RADIO CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you’re an experienced radio practitioner working in the commercial, public, or community broadcasting sectors looking to step up to management, content and programming roles, this is for you. Sessions include tutorials and practical activities, with opportunities for you to apply new learning regularly throughout the course at your radio station.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 24 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE Online learning

+ 1 Friday–SaturdayDELIVERY Online + on campus in Sydney COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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Camera Assisting

Learn the essential skills to be an asset on the camera team of any film or TV production. Taught by an industry expert, you’ll work with industry standard equipment (ARRI and SONY) in AFTRS state-of-the-art studios.

Over three intensive weeks you will:

� Develop skills in on-set procedures, focus pulling and rushes management.

� Gain a complete understanding of digital image capture processes.

� Learn best practice with professional cameras and equipment.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: CAMERA ASSISTING RIGHT FOR YOU?

If your goal is to work in the camera department in film and TV production, this course will give you all the essential skills to get started on your journey to become a Director of Photography. You will learn the workflow of data management from capture to post, about camera menu settings, methods of camera protection and maintenance, how to plan and prepare camera pre-production requirements, assemble and test a camera to meet requirements of a brief, practice the essential skill of focus pulling and all important onset protocols and etiquette.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 3 weeks ATTENDANCE Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pmDELIVERY Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,600 (Early Bird: $3,240) –


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Production Management: TV Unscripted

Become a Broadcast Production Manager. In this Industry Certificate you’ll gain the knowledge and skills essential to work in Production Management in the contemporary Australian broadcast environment. Over 8 weeks you will:

� Acquire essential knowledge for the role of a Production Manager in television including standard industry practices, rules and regulations.

� Meet and learn from industry professionals and learn practical approaches to managing staff on a production.

� Practice creating production workflows, schedules and budgets, and other essential production documentation.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (TV UNSCRIPTED) RIGHT FOR YOU? This is a practice-based course for emerging production managers, including production co-ordinators. It also offers essential knowledge for content creators who want to expand their skillset in TV. The course assumes that you have worked on a film or TV production, as there will be an assumed level of knowledge of procedures. On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to more confidently step up from coordinator to manager or manage a low-budget production.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 8 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE 1 x Mon–Fri +

3 weekends + onlineDELIVERY Sydney on campus + online COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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Production Management: Scripted

Learn knowledge and skills to read and interpret the requirements of a script and how to create a production schedule and budget in this practical course. You’ll gain a clear understanding of milestones in production planning and the necessary documentation that must be provided to investors and funding bodies.


� Learn how drama projects are produced for Australian and international audiences and the financial models broadly used including television drama for broadcasters, feature film distribution and understanding the producer offset.

� Discuss the range of approaches and production requirements for a variety of genres, formats and styles of drama in Australia, and how to identify the unique requirements of a production based on a script.

� Learn about the production manager’s role and responsibilities and how to apply learned knowledge to create a production plan, schedule and budget and then manage the budget using cost reporting.

IS THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (SCRIPTED) RIGHT FOR YOU? This is a practice-based course for emerging production managers, including production co-ordinators. It also offers essential knowledge for emerging producers who want to expand their skillset in film and TV drama. The course assumes that you have some production knowledge.

DATES Visit the websiteDURATION 8 weeks, part-time ATTENDANCE Weekly online learning +

4 day workshop + 3 weekends DELIVERY Online + Sydney on campus COURSE FEES $3,200 (Early Bird: $2,880) –


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