This one-day course covers all you need to know about getting started (or getting better) as a film and/or television critic
Making a living as a film or television critic is the coolest job in the world, right? Well yes, pretty much, though to get a professional standard – and a point where editors don’t glance at the subject line of your emails then press delete – takes a great amount of work and dedication. In a field where everybody’s opinion is the most important, and where countless aspiring writers are forever trying to break through, how do you get noticed from the pack?
This one-day course, led by Guardian Australia’s film critic Luke Buckmaster, will guide students through the world of film and television criticism, from writing tips to insider information about the ins and outs of the industry. Being a critic doesn’t mean it has to pay all your bills, of course – it is also a terrific hobby for people who enjoy combining a love of the written word with a love of screen culture.
