About ATOM

Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) is a professional organisation of media educators and industry professionals who are dedicated to the ongoing development of an innovative and diverse screen and media culture in Australia by providing: debate and analysis through its various publications, both print and online, the ATOM Film TV and Multimedia Awards and a broad range of professional development and training opportunities.

ATOM is a not-for-profit incorporated association, which has three distinct project areas: Publications, Awards and Professional Development.

The Aims and Objectives of ATOM

• To provide professional development, training, accessible resources and curriculum advice based on the researched needs of production personnel, screen and media educators and students.
• To provide a national forum for public debate on media education, screen culture, new media and media education issues.
• To articulate the voices of Australian screen and media culture in all their cultural diversity.
• To promote a dialogue between screen and media culture, media educators and the production industry.
• To promote, encourage and reward the work of Australian screen and media practitioners, with particular reference to educational issues and audience development.

ATOM is overseen by a committee of management (referred to as the Board) made up of representatives including primary, secondary and tertiary educators and industry practitioners. The association operates from premises in St Kilda and Yarraville.

ATOM is supported by funding from the AFC, Film Victoria, NSW Film and Television Office, SA Film Corporation and the Victoria Education Department.

ATOM has a strong membership and an active client base of over 50,000 both nationally and internationally.

ATOM provides a number of products and services including:

• publications, such as Metro and Screen Education magazines
• online and printed study guides and curriculum material
• the Speakers Bureau
• online event booking system
• professional development workshops
• annual conferences
• the annual EnhanceTV ATOM Awards

The ATOM Website Family

• Metro Magazine
• ATOM Victoria
• The Education Shop
• ATOM Awards