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If you’re inspired by animated films such as Avatar and the Pixar titles then this is the course for you! Working with a professional animator, you will learn digital animation skills to get you started on your animation journey. The course is an introduction to Digital Animation using industry software programs including Maya, After Effects CS5 and Flash. Discover the complexities of Maya 2011 and create a 3D character. Learn how to operate Flash as you create an animated walk cycl... [More]

Learn the tricks of the trade from a movie make-up specialist. Learn how to apply make-up for maximum effect, everything from a slight bruise and bullet wound to a Vampire will be demonstrated! Plus you’ll have the opportunity to design your own make-up effects and photograph them. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled a full refund of course fees will be provided. If an enrolee wishes to withd... [More]

Make friends while you write, direct, shoot, edit and act in a group-devised film in this amazing five-day workshop. Learn all the filmmaking skills while you create a short film you can enter into TROP JR – the largest short film festival in the world! *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled a full refund of course fees will be provided. If an enrolee wishes to withdraw from a course, they may d... [More]

Use your imagination and develop your own animated story and character using Stop Frame Animation! Through model making, storyboarding and stop-motion techniques (think Wallace & Gromit), you have the opportunity to make something awesome. Taught by professional animators, you get to explore the essential elements and create your own Claymation or toy animation in this fun and educational workshop. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. Aftercare from 4pm to 6pm is available for ... [More]

Day 1: Claymation Day 2: Script Writing and Camera Skills Day 3: Storyboarding, Shot Listing, Costume and Design Day 4: Acting and Sound Day 5: Filming and Editing Sign up now for AFTRS Film Club, a week of fun and practical workshops for 9-12 year olds. Each day holds new challenges and teaches new skills for the emerging filmmaker! Hurry, AFTRS Film Club will sell out fast! Aftercare is available until 6pm for $30/day *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for ... [More]

In this workshop participants will learn about colour, characters, modelling, storytelling and moving characters around the screen. They will complete a short 1 minute claymation film by the end of the day. Fun and engaging while aiding creative development, AFTRS Film Club is a week of one-day workshops designed to unlock the potential of young people. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In... [More]

In this workshop participants will learn how to shoot interviews whilst they ask their fellow participants questions about the people, places and things that make them happy. They will also perform a dialogue edit and cut it together into a mini documentary. Fun and engaging while aiding creative development, AFTRS Film Club is a week of one-day workshops designed to unlock the potential of young people. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right... [More]

In this workshop participants will learn how to use a variety of animation techniques to make inanimate objects come to life, including sequential still photographs, people’s bodies and flip books. They will complete a short 1 minute stop animation film by the end of the day. Fun and engaging while aiding creative development, AFTRS Film Club is a week of one-day workshops designed to unlock the potential of young people. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS ... [More]

Use your imagination and develop your own animated story and character using Claymation! Through model making, storyboarding and stop-motion techniques (think Wallace & Gromit), you have the opportunity to make something awesome. Taught by professional animators, you get to explore the essential elements and create your own claymation in this fun and educational workshop. All participants will get a copy of their animation to take home. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DIS... [More]

Presented by YouTube and AFTRS A FREE one-day introductory workshop for creators of new media aged 16 and over. Already on YouTube or want to start? Need expert tips on low budget filmmaking? What are metadata and analytics? This FREE, exclusive and one-day only YouTube workshop will see AFTRS and YouTube, along with Christiaan and Nick from Bondi Hipsters, hosting sessions on content production. The YouTube experts will be sharing their top tips and tricks for making the most of yo... [More]