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2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2016–17 2016– • AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO SCHOOL 2017 ANNUAL REPORT AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO SCHOOL AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO SCHOOL Building 130 The Entertainment Quarter Moore Park NSW 2021 PO Box 2286 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Tel 1300 131 461 Tel +61 (0)2 9805 6611 Fax +61 (0)2 9887 1030 www.aftrs.edu.au © Australian Film, Television and Radio School 2017 Published by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School ISSN 0819–2316 The text in this Annual Report is released subject to a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND licence, except for the text of the independent auditor’s report. This means, in summary, that you may reproduce, transmit and otherwise use AFTRS’ text, so long as you do not do so for commercial purposes and do not change it. You must also attribute the text you use as extracted from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School’s Annual Report. For more details about this licence, see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ deed.en_GB. This licence is in addition to any fair dealing or other rights you may have under the Copyright Act 1968. You are not permitted to reproduce, transmit or otherwise use any still photographs included in this Annual Report, without first obtaining AFTRS’ written permission. The report is available at the AFTRS website: http://www.aftrs.edu.au Cover image: students from Storytelling Intensive with Share Some Good initiative, a partnership with YouTube, Foundation for Young Australians, Love Frankie and VICE. LETTER FROM THE CHAIR 8 September 2017 Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifield Minister for the Arts Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Dear Minister, It is with great pleasure that I present the Annual Report for the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. The Annual Report 2016–17 has been prepared pursuant to section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The report was adopted by resolution of the Council of AFTRS on 8 September 2017. Yours faithfully, Mr Russel Howcroft Chair of Council Australian Film, Television and Radio School AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17 CONTENTS Letter from the Chair 1 1 Deputy Chair’s Introduction 7 2 CEO’s Perspective 10 Outreach 11 Talent Development 11 Industry Training 12 Innovation 12 Diversity and Inclusion 12 3 Vision, Principles and Purpose14 4 Strategic Direction 16 5 Award Course Program 18 Diploma Program 19 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production 20 Graduate ficates Certi 21 Radio 22 Masters Program 23 Teaching and Learning 25 Academic Governance 26 Graduation 2016 27 Student Radio Achievements 28 Student Film Achievements 29 6 AFTRS Open 33 Media Industry Courses 34 Outreach 35 Talent Camp 36 Media Lab 36 Schools and Youth Programs 37 Corporate Partnerships 37 3 AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17 7 Indigenous Unit 38 12 Statutory Reports 98 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO – Workplace Diversity) 99 8 Collaboration and Engagement 41 Staffing, Establishment99 and Appointments Future Vision 2021 Staff42 Training103 and Development YouTube Pop-up Space Sydney Industrial @ Relations 104AFTRS 42 ABC iview 43Work Health and Safety 104 Virgin Australia In-Flight EntertainmentFreedom 44 of Information 106 ARTS8 Community of Privacy Practice 10645 Public Programs 45 Ministerial Directions and Government Policies 107 Teaching Staff and Guest Lecturers: IndustryJudicial PractitionersDecisions 48 and Reviews by Outside Bodies 107 Industry Guilds, Associations, Festivals and Fraud Conferences 48 Control 107 Industry Use of IndemnitiesAFTRS’ and Facilities Insurance Premiums48 for Officers 108 Environmental Management 108 9 Innovation and Industry Research49 AFTRS’ Industry-Partnered Applied Research 13 AppendicesProjects 50 110 Precipice 50 1. Enabling Legislation 110 AFTRS/Data61 Digital Index 2. Portal Financial 52 Resource Summary 111 Biometrics 53 3. 2016 AFTRS Graduates 115 Inclusive Pathways Framework for Storytelling Talent 53 4. Public Programs 118 Prehistoric VR: Into 5. Industry Guildsthe and Associations, Festivals, Conferences Deepand Partnerships 120 54 6. Industry Use of AFTRS’ Facilities 121 10 Operations 55 7. Industry Practitioners at AFTRS 124 Workplace Culture and Communication8. Student56 Film Achievements 127 Technology and 56 Infrastructure 9. Financial Statements 129 Jerzy Toeplitz Library 57 Production Delivery and Technical Index & Tutorial 156 58 Student Services 59 Applications, Enrolments 61 and CompletionsPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 162 Academic Governance 64 Educational Compliance 65 11 Corporate Governance 66 Council 67 Finance, Audit and70 Risk Management Committee Academic Board 72 Executive Team 73 Organisation Chart 74 Portfolio Budget Statements and Key Performance Indicators 75 Statement of Preparation 76 Annual Performance Statement: AFTRS 2016–17 77 4 5 AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17 1 Deputy Chair’s Introduction AFTRS is more than ‘the film school’. Drawing on international best practice, It is both bedrock to Australia’s screen published research, and consultations and broadcast industries and a source with more than 50 key screen industry of innovation in our cultural landscape. people, including those from backgrounds under-represented in the sector, the AFTRS’ primary role is to find and empower report developed clear recommendations talent with skills, insights and expertise. and a framework for action. AFTRS reaches into schools, communities In response, the Screen Diversity and and areas of creative practice across the Inclusion Network was established country to inspire the next generation and chaired by AFTRS CEO Neil of cultural and creative leaders and offer Peplow, with representation from all excellence in teaching and learning. In 2016– Australian broadcasters, subscription 17 AFTRS conducted 368 courses nationally services, funding agencies and guilds. through its Open and Outreach programs, reaching more than 5500 students. AFTRS is also striving for greater inclusiveness, by supporting participation Creative industries are built on of groups that are under-represented talent – whose vision, skills and on, and behind, our screens. bold experimentation generate storytelling that moves us and leaves In 2016–17, continuing the extraordinary an enduring cultural legacy. legacy of Indigenous Australian screen storytelling, the AFTRS Indigenous In 2016–17 AFTRS took the lead in Unit oversaw the largest ever intake working towards a more inclusive of Indigenous students – 22 across all industry, by drawing on storytelling talent award courses. AFTRS has also appointed from the widest possible pool, to be our first Elder in Residence, Yuin and representative of contemporary Australia. Bunurong writer Bruce Pascoe. At the Screen Forever conference in These developments are hugely exciting, November 2016, AFTRS launched and are the first steps on a path that will the Inclusive Pathways Framework benefit our industry, our on-screen stories for Storytelling Talent, a resource and Australian audiences for years to come. to address Australia’s screen industry’s diversity problem. 7 Section 1 Deputy Chair’s Introduction AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17 AFTRS TRULY EMPOWERS ITS GRADUATES, This year AFTRS extended its reach In particular, I would like to thank outgoing NOT JUST WITH CREATIVE VISION AND CRAFT through new channels – including Council member Mr Andrew Mason who KNOWLEDGE, BUT ALSO RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, interviews and short content on YouTube has been a valued member of Council and a dedicated ABC iview channel for since 2011. Mr Mason has also served on NETWORKS AND OVERALL WORK-READINESS graduate films. Such initiatives give the the Finance, Audit and Risk Management students’ creative content an ongoing (FARM) Committee since 2012 and was life beyond the walls of the School. elected as Chair in 2013. February 2017 saw Mr Mason conclude his service on Council As AFTRS empowers, broadens and FARM and we thank Mr Mason for his and emboldens Australian talent, it AFTRS’ role is not just attracting new AFTRS is a site of research and diligence in these key governance roles. also strengthens the industry. voices and practitioners into the sector, it innovation and an important cultural The other outgoing Council member, is ensuring they find a place in it, and are institution in its own right. AFTRS Preparing practitioners to be part of the Mr Conlan Mackenzie as student-elected equipped to make a contribution as they hosts national conversations, industry future screen and creative industries member, elected in 2016, made an move between training and practice. events and leading initiatives on the requires great vision and ambition. Under important contribution, bringing the future of Australian screen culture. the skilled stewardship of Neil Peplow This year, AFTRS has responded to a 2016 student perspective to Council. and his team, the School is guaranteeing industry skills survey of more than 500 In 2016–17, our ground-breaking that it adds value to the industry of I join the Council in thanking Mr Peplow, industry practitioners and businesses research on new platforms resulted today while thinking about its future. the Executive and the dedicated to confirm its education and training in Precipice, an immersive narrative and expert staff for their support, courses are relevant and future-focused. soundscape podcast developed with I would like to extend my sincere thanks dedication and contribution in 2016–17 The survey showed that the sector
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