Program Overview

Introduction to the Griffith Film School Experience Week

The Griffith Film School prepares the next generation of filmmakers, animators, and game designers for creative and exciting careers in the global industry. The Experience Week is tailored to current Year 11 and 12 students considering future tertiary study at the Griffith Film School.

Program Details

During the week-long program, participants choose a study area and are taught by highly skilled, industry-connected teaching teams. They gain theoretical and practical skills and complete a piece of work for their creative portfolio. The program provides a feel for what it's like to study at the Griffith Film School.

Study Areas

Animation

Participants gain insights into the whole animation creation process, exploring all stages of production from ideation and storyboarding, through to selecting media (2D/3D), editing, sound, and export. They produce their own animation using the stop-motion technique.

Film and Screen Media Production

Participants gain insights into how films are made, including the basics of visual languages and how moving images are interpreted by audiences. They take part in all stages of pre-production, production, and post-production in both cast and crew roles and have firsthand experience producing a live-action sequence.

Games Design

Participants make their own arcade game in the development engine Unity and gain firsthand experience with the key principles of game design, development, and industry. They immerse themselves in the life of a first-year student, learning about the various facets of game design and development.

Program Schedule

• Animation workshops:
  • Week 1: Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July
  • Week 2: Monday 7 to Friday 11 July
• Game design workshops:
  • Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July
• Film and screen media workshops:
  • Week 1: Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July
  • Week 2: Monday 7 to Friday 11 July
• Time: 10 AM - 4 PM daily
• Venue: S08, Griffith Film School, Brisbane City (South Bank)
• Cost: $450 (including GST)
• Lunch is provided

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will classes be run on-campus? Yes, all classes are group-based activities and will run on-campus.
• Is Experience Week only for Year 12 students? No, Experience Week is open to all students in Year 11 and/or 12.
• Do I need to be able to draw for the animation classes? No, while it is an advantage in animation to be able to draw, drawing is not essential for Experience Week.
• Do I need prior knowledge of film-making to attend? Prior film-making knowledge is not required to register for Experience Week.
• Do I have to wear my school uniform? No, but closed-in shoes are required while filming, and comfortable clothing is recommended.
• Will I receive a certificate of participation? Yes, you do receive a certificate of participation at the end of the week when creations are celebrated with GFS staff, colleagues, and, if possible, parents.