AFTRS SHORT COURSE UPDATE: Grab the last spots in next weeks courses, Advanced Lighting Skills with Louis Irving ACS and Introduction to Production Design. February-March highlights include: Production Management for Factual TV with up-to-the-minute skills and insights, Corporate Presentation Skills with Tracey Spicer, Visualising Story for Directors, Content Creation for iPhone/iPad: Online and Producing Animation. Plus recently scheduled is Introduction to Location Sound Recording, Producer Offset: Dont Be Afraid of the QAPE, and exciting weekend workshop REFRAME: Multiplatform Storyworld Writers Workshop with Mike Jones. Grab the last spots in next weeks courses: •Advanced Lighting Skills - with cinematographer Louis Irving ACS (28 - 30 Jan) •Introduction to Production Design - with AFI Award-winning Michael Philips (31 Jan - 1 Feb) January - March highlights include: •Production Management for TV (Factual) - upskill with a five-day intensive (12 - 16 Feb) •The Assistant Director - ADG Approved - learn the responsibilities of an AD (14 - 15 Feb) •Content Creation for iPhone/iPad: Online - create stories on the go (Starts 26 Feb, 4 weeks) •Corporate Presentation Skills - learn how to tell your story with style (27 Feb) •Producing Animation - the processes & challenges of animation production (28 Feb -1 Mar) •REFRAME: The Multiplatform Storyworld Writers Workshop - develop an holistic storyworld from the ground up (7 - 8 Mar) •The ABC of Producing TVCs - how to be a Television Commercial Producer (7 - 8 Mar) •Modern Cinematography - what is great cinematography and how is it achieved? (28 - 29 Mar) •John Collee: Writing for Hollywood Masterclass - the writer of Happy Feet shares his 20 years of experience (29 Mar) REFRAME The Multiplatform Storyworld Writers Workshop A hands-on group workshop with author and producer Mike Jones that will challenge you to develop an holistic storyworld from the ground up. This is the first of a number of REFRAME: Screen Industries - Future Trends weekend workshops to be run by AFTRS Open during 2015. Following a structured process for shaping and framing a dynamic, narrative-driven storyworld for delivery across multiple platforms, Mike will take you through a series of exercises, concepts and templates that will challenge the way you think about writing and story development. (7 - 8 Mar) SCREEN DESIGN Introduction to Production Design Led by AFI-winning Production Designer Michael Philips (The Well, Garage Days, The Night We Called It A Day) this two-day course has been designed to familiarise you with everything you need to know to pursue a career in the Art Department with the goal of becoming a Production Designer. (31 Jan - 1 Feb) SOUND & SCREEN MUSIC Introduction to Location Sound Recording Rod Pascoe will show you how to use the latest sound recording techniques used in capturing speech and sound effects using portable recording equipment. The course is suitable for individuals who are currently working in the film and television industry as well as others seeking employment in the industry. (20 - 22 Mar) Introduction to Music Composition for the Screen If youve ever wondered how to draw an income from making your own music, this course over two weekends is for you. Tutor Matt McGowen will help you use your creative skills (in AFTRS state of the art facilities) to compose a two minute piece of music and learn how to integrate it with a piece of film. (21 - 29 Mar, 4 weekend sessions) CINEMATOGRAPHY Advanced Lighting Skills An advanced lighting course with cinematographer Louis Irving ACS (The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Bastard Boys, Love My Way). This course is for professionals wanting to expand their knowledge in lighting for film and television drama. Over three days, students will light a set to various scripted scenarios, and work with a gaffer, best boy, camera operator, grip and two actors in AFTRS state of the art studios. (28 - 30 Jan) Content Creation for iPhone/iPad: Online From the comfort of your keyboard, learn how to shoot quality videos with your iPhone or iPad and create stories on the go. Filmmaker and cinematographer Gareth Tillson will lead this four-week online course featuring video tutorials, weekly assignments and a weekly online chat session, where you will get real time feedback. (Starts 26 Feb, 4 evenings, online) Camera & Sound Basics Ideally suited to those who have limited camera and sound recording experience, this course will introduce participants to techniques and practical skills that will enable them to produce high quality images and sound for documentary and drama - with an eye to great storytelling, the goal of all good filmmaking. (14 - 15 Mar) Modern Cinematography with Ellery Ryan What is great cinematography, and how is it achieved? This two-day course, led by two-time AFI Award-winner Ellery Ryan (Is This The Real World, I Love You Too, Van Diemens Land, The Rage In Placid Lake) explores the techniques of effective visual storytelling. (28 - 29 Mar) TELEVISION Production Management for TV (Factual) This five-day course offers up-to-the-minute skills and insights for aspiring TV Production Managers and Production Co-ordinators, or even for beginner PAs, Producers or APs looking to expand their knowledge. Course tutor Genevieve Ginty and other leading industry professionals will share their experience in the fundamental areas of TV, including reality, documentary, factual, studio shows, outside broadcast events and web content. (12 - 16 Feb) Creating & Producing TV Formats Developing a successful format is now the aim of every TV Producer and Production Company, but creating and then producing a successful format-driven series is not as easy as it looks. Hear how its done from some highly experienced TV Producers from the world of factual entertainment. (28 Feb - 25 Mar, 1 x Sat + 4 x Weds) Research Skills for Television Through practical exercises, lectures, screenings and discussions, learn how to research and write a one-off or series doco, magazine segment or current affairs proposal. (21 - 26 Mar, 1 weekend + 1 Thursday eve) TV Shooter Producer Workshop If you are a TV Producer, Associate Producer or Researcher with some some production knowledge but little or no camera expertise, this course will teach you the basic principles of recording quality picture and sound, with an emphasis on working in situations where you have little control over the events you are filming. (21 - 23 Mar) DIRECTING & FILMMAKING Introduction to Directing AFI, AWGIE & ADG Award-winner Elissa Down (The Black Balloon, Offspring) leads this introductory, two-day course on the responsibilities and workflow of the film and television director, from pre- through to post-production. (31 Jan - 1 Feb) Summer School: Filmmaking Intensive The course was great. The lecturers were fantastic. The facilities were the top of the line. Make a short film in just five days! Learn how to plan a shoot, work with actors, use HD camera equipment and more. (2 - 6 Feb) The Assistant Director - ADG Approved The only Assistant Directors course in Australia approved by the Australian Directors Guild. Matt Enfield, one of the most experienced and in demand 1st Assistant Directors in Australia (Rake, The Straits, Wild Boys) leads this two-day course, targeted at those wanting to learn the fundamentals of being an Assistant Director. (21 - 22 Feb) Visualising Story for Directors Led by 30-year veteran Ian Watson, Visualising Story For Directors is a four-day intermediate course for emerging directors on how to translate script to the screen. This course covers the principles of screen language and grammar, including how to break down a script for deeper meaning, shooting styles, shot sizes, composition, camera movement and editing. (28 Feb - 8 Mar) SCREEN BUSINESS & PRODUCING Producing Animation This rapidly expanding area of the entertainment industry constantly needs new people and ideas. But where might you fit in? In this two-day intensive, animation producer and mentor Rodney Whitham will walk you through the processes and challenges of animation production. (28 Feb -1 Mar) Producer Offset: Dont Be Afraid of the QAPE Australia offers a generous 40% production incentive to qualifying Australian feature films and a 20% offset to qualifying TV drama and documentaries. There are also incentives for international projects shot or post-produced in Australia. This one-day course offers an overview of the incentives, and a more detailed consideration of the Producer Offset for feature films. Ideal for producers, production managers and accountants. (28 Feb) The ABC of Producing TVCs Gain a working knowledge of the TVC (Television Commercial) production industry and learn about the role of, and difference between, an agency producer and a freelance TVC producer in this two-day intensive. Learn about the structure of and trends within the TVC industry in Australia and career paths within the industry - what you need to know to be a TVC producer, and how you might get there. Plus work your way through a real life brief - from client to agency to producer through to final product. (7 - 8 Mar) Legal Essentials for Film & TV Are you an emerging Producer, Director or Screenwriter who needs to get their head around the exciting world of contracts, option agreements, rights, clearances and funding agreements? Then this course is for you! David Whealy, one of the most experienced Entertainment Lawyers in Australia, will demystify the essentials and cover both feature film and TV - including factual TV and series development. (14 - 15 Mar) SCREENWRITING Explore your Galaxy: Writing Sci-Fi Weekend The only course wholly devoted to the genre in Australia! Sci-fi is now the stuff of box office blockbusters and the desire for crowd pleasing sci-fi entertainment concepts has never been stronger. This practical workshop closely examines the genres rules and expectations by analysing elements of some of Hollywoods most recent sci-fi successes - and some of its failures, too. (31 Jan - 1 Feb) Summer School: Short Film Screenwriting A thoughtfully constructed course with brilliant, knowledgeable tutors. I learned a lot. Working with industry experts, including Tropfest winner and Palme dOr nominee Jonathan Ogilvie, learn how to take a story from initial idea, through treatment and draft stage, all the way to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched. (2 - 6 Feb) Screenwriting for Film: Online This lively online course with Anne Brooksbank, the AFI Award winning writer of Newsfront - one of the most celebrated Australian films of all time - focuses on concept, structure, story and character. By the end of 10 weeks, you will have gone through the process of developing your idea into a fully-fledged screenplay story with a traditional three-act structure. (Starts 9 Feb, 10 evening sessions, online) Writing for TV: Online This introductory online course will teach you the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts. Comprised of ten modules with a wide variety of learning activities, youll analyse existing comedies and dramas, participate in online group activities, and get individual feedback on your writing. (Starts 17 Feb, enrolments close 13 Feb, 10 weeks, online) That Difficult Second Draft So youve got a first draft of your screenplay. You know the rules, you know about premise, active protagonists and transformative journeys, but your first draft still doesnt quite work. What now? This advanced, eight-week course will help you take the next step. (14 Feb - 11 Apr, 8 Saturdays) Into the Box: An Intro to Writing for Television Writing and working in television differs substantially from film on many levels: deadlines are tighter and networks are more demanding! This course will introduce emerging writers and potential script editors to the experience of working in the fast-paced and challenging environment of series television. (28 Feb - 1 Mar, AFTRS Sydney) REFRAME: The Multiplatform Storyworld Writers Workshop This hands-on group workshop with author and producer Mike Jones, is the first of a number of REFRAME: Screen Industries - Future Trends weekend workshops which run by AFTRS Open during 2015. This unique will challenge you to develop an holistic storyworld from the ground up. (7 - 8 Mar) John Collee: Writing for Hollywood Masterclass In this renowned bi-annual one-day Masterclass, novelist and screenwriter John Collee (Happy Feet, Master and Commander, Walking with Dinosaurs) will share what 20 years working for Hollywood has taught him. (29 Mar) PRESENTING Corporate Presentation Skills Nervous about giving speeches? Want to refine your sales pitch or give a killer presentation at your next conference or pitch session? Come to our one day intensive Corporate Presentation course with Tracey Spicer and learn to tell your story, with style. (27 Feb) Introduction to TV Presenting Explore how to become a strong and individual storyteller through the medium of television. Topics covered in this weekend intensive include: tools and technique that can enhance your on camera delivery, the basics of script writing, and interview techniques and tricks. Each student will learn how to develop their own unique on-screen presence and persona. (14 - 15 Mar) TV Presenting: Advanced Skills with Tracey Spicer This course is for TV presenters, reporters, journalists and actors who already have some on-camera/presenting experience and wish to gain a higher level of skill and accomplishment. Taught by experienced TV presenter Tracey Spicer, this course involves practical experience, individual coaching, and a broad range of practical tips and tools to help further your presenting career. (29 Mar - 1 Apr) RADIO Summer School: Introduction to Radio In this five-day intensive, youll learn essential radio skills from experienced radio industry professionals Kate Mac (Triple M, 2DayFM) and Jess Campanaro (2GB) and gain the confidence to begin your career in radio. From roles and responsibilities to announcing and presentation, to editing and studio skills, weve got it all covered. (2 - 6 Feb) Announcing & Presentation On-air radio industry professionals Gaby Brown (Triple J, KIIS 1065 FM, WSFM) and Melanie Withnall (2UE, 2SER FM) are the tutors for this practical and inspiring course, where students will acquire invaluable skills and knowledge to enhance and advance their careers. (21 - 22 Feb) Voice Over Just having a great voice is not enough -- you need the skills to be able to use it properly. Industry experts Gaby Brown (Triple J) and Simon Harvey will teach you the techniques to get the best out of your voice and get a start in the voice over industry. This two-day intensive course features numerous practical exercises in the AFTRS state-of-the-art Radio studios. (7 - 8 Mar) EDITING & VFX Avid Media Composer V8 110: Video Effects This two-day course is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer 8, the non-linear film/video editing application. (14 - 15 Feb) Avid Media Composer V8: 101 - Editing Essentials This two evening plus one weekend Avid-accredited course is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer 8, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most television productions. (23 Feb - 1 Mar) Introduction to After Effects for Broadcast Graphics This weekend intensive provides a detailed introduction to desktop compositing for broadcast using Adobe After Effects CC, the most commonly used graphics program for the preparation of broadcast design/graphics in TV. (28 Feb - 1 Mar) Introduction to Premiere Pro Adobe Premiere Pro is the timeline-based video editing software application that comes bundled in the Adobe Creative Suite master collection, production premium and Creative Cloud. The course is delivered on Premiere Pro Creative Cloud (CC). (2 - 3 Mar) Grading & Effects with Premiere Pro Do you want to explore the more advanced side of Grading in Premiere Pro? This course with Adobe certified Premiere Pro CC instructor Andy Day will take you into the deeper functionality of Adobe Premiere Pro. (4 - 5 Mar) Cinema 4D Basics Cinema 4D is a 3D modelling, animation and rendering application which is widely used in the broadcast industry in the creation of animated graphics. This three-day course offers a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the applications basics, and lets you quickly and easily get started with Cinema 4D. (6 - 8 Mar) Colour Grading with Da Vinci Resolve This 2-day lab-based course will explore the basics of colour correcting and grading using the industry standard DaVinci Resolve 11 software. It is a hands-on workshop that encompasses both demonstrations and practical exercises in colour correcting and colour effects using the latest version of Da Vinci Resolve Lite, V11. (15 & 16 Mar) For full course details visit the AFTRS Open website. aftrs.edu.au/short-courses To find out more contact us on 1300 065 281 or [email protected]
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