About The Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
About Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
The Australian Film Television and Radio School 
(AFTRS) began in 1973 as part of the Commonwealth Government’s strategy to promote the development of Australian cultural activity, including the expansion of training in the arts and the media. Since that time there has been an outstanding growth in the production and distribution of Australian films, television programs, radio broadcasting and, most recently, digital media.
AFTRS provides a program of postgraduate award courses in film, television, digital media and radio as well as a national short course program in all areas of film and broadcast production. Although AFTRS’ award courses have postgraduate status, a relevant undergraduate degree is not a prerequisite. Industry experience is always a significant consideration.
Flexible, contemporary accommodation with easy access to the working industry is crucial for AFTRS to maximize the impact of its training and education programs. In May 2008, AFTRS moved in to its brand new purpose built facility at Moore Park in Sydney's east. The new site is in close proximity to Fox Studios, Animal Logic, Soundfirm, Trackdown, Vision Bytes, Spectrum Films and other national and international production companies and will provide opportunities for AFTRS students to interact and collaborate with other practitioners and the wider community.
AFTRS policy is to direct its education towards those people with demonstrated creative potential, clear ability and commitment. Applications for all courses are highly competitive because places are limited. Applicants will have to demonstrate some pre-existing knowledge or experience as well as clear training objectives.
Award courses are open only to Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand residents and holders of humanitarian visas.
In 2008, AFTRS will be offering a limited range of award courses in Sydney to allow time for the move. An expanded program of Graduate Certificate courses will be offered in other locations around the country.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
In 2008 there will be 287 fee paying places in award courses, including 43 available only through Distance Education, 147 available in cities outside Sydney and 32 Sydney-based places available only to continuing students.
National Priority Places
Not applicable
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Address and Contact details
Australian Film Television and Radio School
The Entertainment Quarter
130 Bent Street,
Moore Park NSW 2021
Mailing address: PO Box 2286, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012
Telephone: +61 2 9805 6611
Fax: +61 2 9887 1030
Email: infonsw@aftrs.edu.au
Campus Location
Australian Film Television and Radio School
The Entertainment Quarter
130 Bent Street,
Moore Park NSW 2021
Mailing address: PO Box 2286, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012
Telephone: +61 2 9805 6611
Fax: +61 2 9887 1030
State Offices and Representatives
Queensland
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick St (PO Box 1480)
Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
Tel: +61 (0)7 3257 7646
Fax: +61 (0)7 3257 7641
Email: infoqld@aftrs.edu.au
South Australia
44A High Street
Kensington SA 5068
Tel: +61 (0)8 8331 9577
Fax : +61 (0)8 8331 9522
Email: infosa@aftrs.edu.au
Tasmania
Suite 27, Level 1, Salamanca Square
Hobart TAS 7000
Tel: +61 (0)3 6223 5983
Email: infotas@aftrs.edu.au
Victoria
Level 1, 1010 Latrobe Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Tel: +61 3 9602 2300
Fax: +61 3 9642 0718
Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au
Western Australia
E-Central Room A-116, 140 Royal Street
East Perth WA 6004
Tel: +61 (0)8 6211 2272
Email: infowa@aftrs.edu.au
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Course Information
Course Finder:
Award courses
Short courses
Online Handbook
AFTRS has no online book for 2008
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Academic Structure
Teaching Departments:
Centre for Screen Business
Cinematography
Design
Digital Media
Directing
Documentary
Editing
Producing
Radio
Television
Screen Composition
Screen Studies
Screenwriting
Sound
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Information for enrolling students
There are no Open Days.
Application Process
Direct Application
Important Enrolment Dates
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Annual Reports(containing audited financial statements)
AUQA Report (May 2007)
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