AFTRS: 2018 Postgraduate program

Success stories for AFTRS students in Postgraduate courses include having TV pitches optioned and attracting film nominations in the US.

Applications for 2018 close on Monday 16th October.

AFTRS is reminding anyone considering postgraduate study in screen or broadcast that applications for Graduate Certificates, Masters programs and the Graduate Diploma in Radio are closing on Monday 16 October.

“Postgraduate study at the Australian Film Television and Radio School is an effective way to shift gears and take that next step in your career. AFTRS connections to industry are unrivalled, it has state-of-the-art facilities, the school works closely with industry to ensure its courses are relevant and future-focused, and AFTRS graduates are sought after for employment,” said AFTRS CEO, Neil Peplow.

Mr Peplow noted that recent AFTRS Postgraduate alumni success stories include screenwriting graduate James Raue whose feature film, Psychoanalysis, which he directed from the script he wrote while at AFTRS, was selected to screen at multiple international and Australian film festivals, including the New York Independent Film Festival and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.

AFTRS screenwriting graduate Becca Johnstone developed a TV drama pilot while at AFTRS, Bayou, which won the inaugural Australian Writers Guild ‘What Happens Next’ prize, was optioned by Muse Entertainment, along with Cornerstone Pictures, and is currently being packaged with Gersh for the US market. Editing Masters graduate Liz Deegan’s graduating film Emily was nominated for a student Oscar while Stuffed a short film by directing graduate Warwick Young, was awarded Best Foreign Film at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

The Postgraduate program includes:

Master Of Arts Screen
AFTRS Master of Arts Screen is a hands-on transformative learning experience offered in 10 disciplines. The two year, full-time degree is designed to enable the future creative leaders of the industry and fast-track screen professionals into head of department positions.
Disciplines offered in 2018: Animation, Cinematography, Directing, Documentary, Editing, Music, Producing, Production Design, Screenwriting and Sound. (2 years, full time, applications close 16 Oct)

Master Of Arts Screen: Business & Leadership
A transformational program that provides students with the skills and knowledge to succeed and thrive as leaders in today’s fast-moving screen business environment. The course is practical, high-level, current and collaborative.
2 years, part time, applications close 16 Oct.

Graduate Certificates 
If you’re transitioning from one area of the industry to another, or from another profession into the screen arts or simply looking to add another level of skill to your practice, the Graduate Certificate is for you.  Delivered part-time, on evenings and/or weekends, so you can work full-time while you study.
Disciplines offered in 2018: Cinematography, Creative Producing, Directing, Documentary, Editing, Music and Screenwriting.
1 year, part time, applications close 16 Oct.

Graduate Diploma In Radio
A hands-on, highly practical course for tomorrow’s on-air and behind-the-scenes broadcasters. Realise your potential to create and deliver compelling, innovative content for radio and digital platforms.
1 year, full time, applications close 16 October.

For details visit the AFTRS website

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