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If you’re inspired by animated films such as Avatar and the Pixar library, than 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 includes 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... [More]

Are you aged between 10 -15 years and a fan of Tropfest – the largest short film festival in the world? Have you ever thought ‘I could do that!? Well now you can! Come and join us at the Australian Film Television and Radio School during the school holidays for an amazing opportunity to learn how to make a Tropfest Jr film! Working with industry professionals, participants will work in small groups to write and shoot a short film script, learning techncal skills in camera, lighting,... [More]

This course for 13-17 years is designed to develop essential tools for screenwriting including the dramatic elements of a short film script. Work with an AFTRS screenwriting teacher to develop your story and learn essential skills to write screen characters, dialogue and action. Your short film script will be read out at the end of the course, with valuable feedback from your teacher. This course is suitable for students writing a script for a HSC Video or scriptwriting project. [More]

Join the experts at AFTRS for a fantastic 1-day summer holiday workshop on special effects make-up for film. In this hands-on workshop kids will learn how to create realistic cuts, bruises, bullet wounds and gory horror effects, just like on a horror film! View a range of photos from our school holiday program on the AFTRS Facebook page to get a taster! [More]

Have you ever wanted to act in front of a green screen? 9-12 year olds can join us this school holidays for this amazing virtual acting workshop! Using the coolest technology and the latest gear, kids will rehearse and perform film scenes in front of virtual locations such as a forest, a camping scene, outer space, a treehouse or a prehistoric setting filled with dinosaurs. Imagine being chased by a giant spider on screen! Explore this fantastic technology and develop your acting sk... [More]