Nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, animators and game designers

Griffith Film School prepares the next generation of filmmakers, animators and game designers for creative and exciting careers in the global industry. Our Experience Week is tailored to current Year 10, 11 and 12 students considering future tertiary study at Griffith Film School.

During the week-long program, participants chose a study area and are taught by our highly skilled, industry connected teaching team and gain theoretical and practical skills. Participants also complete a piece of work for their creative portfolio and get a feel for what it’s like to study at Griffith Film School.

Spend a week immersed in the creative world of Griffith Film School, exploring animation, game design or film and screen media production.

Week one: Monday 29  June to Friday 3 July, 10am to 4pm

Week two: Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July, 10am to 4pm

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Griffith Film School via email at gfs@griffith.edu.au.

2026 Experience Week

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Study areas

Animation

Participants will work in small groups across all stages of production - from ideation and storyboarding, through to selecting media, editing, sound and export. Participants will gain valuable experience producing their own animation with focus on animation principles, ideation, audio-visual development and literacy.

Film and Screen Media Production

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

Games Design and Production

Make your own arcade game in development engine Unity and gain first hand experience with the key principles of game design, development and industry. Immerse yourself in the life of a first year student as you learn about the various facets of game design and development.

Five-day intensive program

Animation workshops

  • Week 1: Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July
    OR
  • 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
    OR
  • 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 provided

The below link will allow you to create a new email to us and prompt you to complete some key information. If the link is not working in your web browser, please email us at gfs@griffith.edu.au with your name, desired program and desired week and we will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

When is the program available in 2026?

Will classes be run on-campus?

Is Experience Week only for year 12 students?

Do I need to be able to draw for the animation classes?

Do I need prior knowledge of film-making to attend?

Do I have to wear my school uniform?

Will I receive a certificate of participation?

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