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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 its related technical aspects of camera operation, sound recording, non-linear editing, script development and interpretation, and project management. The course is designed to equip students with a combination of practical skills and critical thinking to prepare for a career in screen and media production.

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

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Student work: Screen and Media (Film and Television stream)

Check out this showreel to see projects by our screen and media students specialising in film and television. The course offers students a range of creative and technical skills in film and television production.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television offers students a range of creative and technical skills, covering the main phases, key elements and related technical aspects of the film and television production process.

Major areas of study include: production planning, production processes, film and television technology, film practical, television/studio production, editing, lighting, post-production, recording/mixing processes, sound recording and production, media theory, script writing, directing, TV studio production requirements, research project and screening production. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge adequate for entry-level engagement with the Australian film and television industry.

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; production planning; post-production; script writing; directing; editing.

Course structure

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

Units of study

Core units
Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR505)
Evolve ideas for professional creative work (CUAPPR605)
Engage in the business of creative practice (CUAPPR603)

Elective units

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

Direct performers for screen productions (CUADRT502)

Direct cinematography for screen productions (CUACAM601)

Collaborate with editors during postproduction (CUADRT605 )

Devise camera coverage (CUADRT604)

Create digital visual effects (CUAANM402)

Extend cultural research expertise (CUARES602)

Coordinate sound recording operations on location (CUASOU411)

Edit scripts (CUAWRT602)

Direct screen production crews (CUADRT603)

Realise productions (CUAPPM502)

Establish the creative vision for screen productions (CUADRT601)

Perform primary and secondary colour correction (CUAPOS502)

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 Screen Production	12 units
Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)	16 units
Bachelor of Arts	12 units
Bachelor of Media and Communication	8 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 $10,150. 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 2018*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$15,200	$10,000
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	$5,050	Fully Covered

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television

Estimated course fees for 2018*

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

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

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

$15,200

$10,000

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

$5,050

Fully Covered

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Indicative nominal course hours: 865.

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 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

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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

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

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