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CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Film & Television - AC75

  • Diploma

Start your career in the diverse field of film and television with this qualification, providing specialist knowledge to operate individually or collaboratively within the media industry. Learn skills such as operating professional cameras, editing video and audio, and working as part of a media production crew.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 semesters full-time
Course Code
AC75, 107936G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Start your career in the diverse field of film and television with this qualification. This industry focused course will provide you with the specialist knowledge to operate individually or collaboratively within the media industry.

During your studies you will learn a number of skills including how to operate professional cameras, edit video and audio using industry-standard software, lighting techniques, work as part of a media production crew and develop script content ideas for production.

You will have the opportunity to access industry standard studios and be part of professionally run productions. The practical experience acquired will be used to work as part of a media production crew, and the confidence to shoot footage/film for projects including a short documentary. Additional access is available to other practical training projects and student networking.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.
  • OR Completion of CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media [Film & Television] (AC71) is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Start your career in the diverse field of film and television with this qualification. This industry focused course will provide you with the specialist knowledge to operate individually or collaboratively within the media industry.

During your studies you will learn a number of skills including how to operate professional cameras, edit video and audio using industry-standard software, lighting techniques, work as part of a media production crew and develop script content ideas for production.

You will have the opportunity to access industry standard studios and be part of professionally run productions. The practical experience acquired will be used to work as part of a media production crew, and the confidence to shoot footage/film for projects including a short documentary. Additional access is available to other practical training projects and student networking.

Career pathways

  • Instructional Designer
  • Lighting Designer
  • Production Manager
  • Screen Writer

Course structure

Core units
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
  • CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
  • CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Elective units
  • BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
  • CUACAM511 Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions
  • CUADES511 Implement design solutions
  • CUAINN511 Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
  • CUALGT412 Implement lighting designs
  • CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround
  • CUAPOS412 Manage media assets
  • CUAPPM518 Manage locations for media productions
  • CUASOU410 Record sound on location
  • CUASOU417 Edit sound
  • CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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