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National code: CUA60615 Advanced diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media focusing on Film and Television provides in-depth knowledge of the filmmaking production process and related screen and media practices. Students engage in the process of conceptualisation, technical production and final delivery on a number of projects including short film, music video, documentary and alternative screen media.

This hands-on curriculum is designed to reflect real-world industry environments and employability skillsets while encouraging students to explore their own creativity and passions.

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Duration

1 year full-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course codes

3400278984
Animation (fee type determined by provider)
3400278064
Film and Television (fee type determined by provider)

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Student work: Screen and Media - Film and Television

Check out this showreel to see projects by Swinburne's Screen and Media - Film and Television students. The course offers students a range of creative and technical skills in film and television production.

Maggie's Experience at Swinburne

Maggies completed the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television at Swinburne. Learn more about experience.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media – Film and Television provides students with an inspired approach to the development and creation of film and television content for the screen and media industries with an emphasis on conceptual, creative and technical production techniques and processes.

Major study areas focus on producing, production planning, art direction, advanced cinematography, editing, post-production and visual effects, colour grading, scriptwriting, development and interpretation, directing cast and crew. Students at this level will be able to develop productions independently, collaborate with others, focus on a chosen area of interest and manage projects from conception to completion.

The course is designed to equip students with a combination of practical skills, critical thinking skills and cultural and work ready attributes to prepare them for a career in the screen and media industries.

Year 12 applicants will typically apply for the Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television, structured to provide students with basic knowledge of film and television production, and then progress to the Advanced Diploma, designed to further develop and refine one's knowledge and skills in the following key areas: cinematography; producing and production planning; editing and post-production; script writing and development; directing.

Course structure

Students must complete the three core and 13 elective units listed.

Technical Requirements

To engage fully in your studies, you are required to purchase or access the following equipment and technologies.

Computer
Headphone with microphone
Camera through a computer connected to the internet to use “Collaborate Ultra” with int the CANVAS leaning management system.
Internet access
External Hard Drive (1TB minimum)

When purchasing or accessing a computer we highly recommend the below specifications are considered either Apple Macintosh or Windows PC.

COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS:

Component Minimum Performance Top Performance

GPU 1080p: 4GB VRAM or 4K: 8GB VRAM 6K-8K: 20GB VRAM

CPU 4 Cores 18 Cores

RAM HD: 16GB 4K: 32GB 6K-8K: 64GB

Internal Storage 1TB SSD 4TB SSD

Units of study

Core units
Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR505)
Engage in the business of creative practice (CUAPPR603)

Evolve ideas for professional creative work (CUAPPR605)

Elective units

Design animation and digital visual effects (CUAANM503)

Direct cinematography for screen productions (CUACAM601)

Direct performers for screen productions (CUADRT502)

Establish the creative vision for screen productions (CUADRT601)

Direct screen production crews (CUADRT603)

Collaborate with editors during postproduction (CUADRT605)

Develop lighting design (CUALGT504)

Perform primary and secondary colour correction (CUAPOS502)

Realise productions (CUAPPM502)

Plan and manage film and media pre-production (CUAPPM603)

Extend cultural research expertise (CUARES602)

Manage Production of sound design (CUASOU601)

Edit scripts (CUAWRT602)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for working in film and television industry. Graduates may forge a career either independently or with a production house or television channel, in the film and television industry, as a producer, production manager, scriptwriter, camera assistant, director of photography, lighting assistant, editor or visual effects artist.

Aims and objectives

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television aims to provide students with high level skills in pre-production, post-production, cinematography and lighting, directing, scriptwriting and script editing. Course content and projects are designed to allow conceptual and technical autonomy and to encourage creative thinking, innovation and collaborative work practices anchored in broad cultural contexts. Projects are conceived and designed to emulate industry practices with a focus on communication skills, use of technology, team work, deadlines, industry standards and regulations, whilst developing engaging creative content.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Media and Communication	12 units
Bachelor of Screen Production	12 units
Bachelor of Arts	12 units
Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)	16 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,077. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television Estimated course fees for 2021*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$17,390	$11,100	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$1,313	Fully Covered	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television

Estimated course fees for 2021*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

$17,390

$11,100

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

$1,313

Fully Covered

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 970.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of relevant diploma level qualification. Applicants with relevant industry experience are also eligible to apply.

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their work along with the application for this course. Portfolios must be presented at an on-campus presentation session.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059