HISTORY
Australian Film Television and Radio School >> About >> History
AFTRS is Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school
and enjoys strong political and industry support.
AFTRS production, research and collaborative activities contribute
directly to the nation's creative economy. The school is focused on
continuing to nurture and launch the careers of the next generation
of Australian screen
storytellers and audiovisual practitioners.
The School's guiding principles are framed around:
- Creativity
- Enterprise
- Excellence
- Passion
- Diversity
- Respect
Vision
Leadership through passionate commitment to excellence in creativity, innovation and enterprise
Mission
To advance the success and sustainability of Australia's screen and broadcast industries by developing the skills and knowledge of talented individuals and undertaking leading-edge research. AFTRS aims to transform the abilities of individuals and strengthen the skills base of the industry.
History - A quick snapshot
Created in 1972 by the Australian Government as a key strategy
in the revival of the Australian film industry, AFTRS is the only
institution of its kind in the nation - with professional, industry
standard, film, television, radio and production facilities all
under one roof and a curriculum that spans all of the specialist
areas that comprise this exciting and dynamic sector.
With the goal of being the heart of the screen arts and broadcast
industry AFTRS is located in a new, state-of-the-art building
situated amidst production houses, studios, (adjacent to Fox
Studios) and close to galleries studios and other leading creative
institutions and Colleges.
Image: AFTRS official opening of the new campus located at
The Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, May 2008.
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