1 How are short courses, seminars and workshops at FTI developed?

There are several ways we develop our program content.

Industry Consultation
We regularly discuss our program with local, national and international production companies and screen industry associations. We find out where the skill shortages are, what new skills are being required in the workplace and what the latest trends are.

Member’s Requests
FTI is a membership based organisation so we develop courses that our members want to attend. If you have a skill you want to learn or knowledge you need to develop, let us know – we might be able to put something together.

Searching for People
We are always on the look out for people who can share knowledge with other screen artists and industry members. If you have a skill or expertise to share get in touch with us.

2 How do I enrol in a training opportunity at FTI?

There are several ways you can enroll in a program at FTI.

1. Download the form that is on the course page of this website and send it back to us.
2. Give us a call at FTI 0n (08) 9431 6700 and we can enroll you.
3. Come and see us in person at 92 Adeliade Street in Fremantle. We are open for enrollments from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

3 Does FTI offer work experience opportunities?

FTI has extremely limited opportunities for work experience and normally only a few participants are taken on each year.

There are however others ways you can get involved with FTI.

Member’s Production Group
Enthusiastic FTI members get together weekly and work on making short films.

Volunteering
FTI has opportunities for volunteers during the Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival, Tropfest and the WA Screen Awards.

4 Does FTI accept International Students?

FTI does not accept International Students for full-time or partime vocational training programs.

International students are welcome to participate in short courses, seminars and workshops that are offered at the Institute.

5 What is Vocational Training?

Vocational Education and Training is skills based training that is recognised under the Australian National Training System.

Vocational Training is practically based and involves ‘hands on’ learning.

Qualifications offered in vocational programs are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). FTI is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the Western Australian Training Accreditation Council. All training operations at FTI are compliant with the standards of the Australian Quality Training Fraemwork (AQTF) 2007.

6 What software does FTI use in it's courses?

FTI has a wide range of different software for training purposes. We follow a belief though that we are training skills rather than intracies particicular software packages.

When enrolling in a program ask the consultant which packages will be used.

Some of the commonly used packages at FTI include

AVID XPRESS PRO / MEDIA COMPOSER HD Editing
Adobe Premiere Elements
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Discreet Combustion
3D Studio Max 8
Flash 8

7 How much experience do I need to have to do a course at FTI?

We have a huge range of courses that cover all different experience levels.

If your not sure about your level of suitability for a program ask our consultants and they will be able to guide you.