Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Online delivery
This course will be suited to students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in mobile film making and content creation. Delivered fully synchronously online, over an 18-month period, we offer a unique supportive and flexible online learning experience.
The Certificate IV in Screen and Media Online is uniquely designed to provide students with practical application of skills and knowledge that will enable students to develop a vast spectrum of fundamental skills in all areas of pre-production, production, and post-production in a new emerging arena of mobile filmmaking and content creation.
This course is well-suited to students who wish to explore a range of specialisms within the media industry before embarking on their chosen career path or pathway to further study. As you work independently and collaboratively with your peers, grow your industry skills and knowledge in:
- Screen writing and pitching
- Drawing and storyboarding
- Mobile sound recording and sound design
- Cinematography and mobile video production
- Visual effects and 2D animation
- Editing and post-production process
- How to effectively work in the creative arts industry
(This course is also delivered in a blended on-campus/online delivery mode, full-time over 12-months. For more information visit:
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/Certificate-IV-in-Screen-and-Media-CUA41220/local)
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/Certificate-IV-in-Screen-and-Media-CUA41220/local)
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Duration
18 months
Intakes
Online (August) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Online,
- Part-time (day & evening)
VTAC course code
- 3400210294
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
The Certificate IV showed me the level of skill it takes to make high quality content. During pre-production I was taught how to use my own ideas and turn them into scripts and by the end of the year I turned those scripts into films. I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about all aspects of filmmaking.
Lukas Yannoutsos
Cert IV in Screen and Media
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Students will develop a vast spectrum of fundamental skills in all areas of pre-production, production and post-production. Participants will explore the principles of storytelling and will develop skills and knowledge in writing and pitching, drawing and storyboarding, mobile audio and video production, post-production, visual effects and 2D animation along with strong industry knowledge and collaborative skills. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in industry-based client projects and produce various productions adapted to film and TV, animation and sports media. The course also explores the history and social impact of creativity, independent filmmaking and has a strong focus on how the above skills can be applied in mobile filmmaking and content creation for YouTube and similar platforms.
With the unique focus of Film and TV, Animation and Sports Media, the course gives students the opportunity to discover their individual talents before choosing and embarking on their set career path. This course provides fundamental skill and knowledge of the screen and media industry, preparing students for entry level industry positions or higher-level qualifications. It aims to provide students with strong technical and conceptual skills in the areas of pre-production, production and post-production.
This course is delivered synchronously fully online over an 18-month period from the comfort of your home. We offer a unique supportive and flexible online learning experience. Students will learn successful approaches to independent mobile filmmaking, content creation for social media and how to be resourceful and work with everything that you have around you to create professional looking content on a shoestring budget. As all sessions will be conducted and recorded on our online platform Collaborate Ultra, students may attend sessions scheduled synchronously online or watch the recordings of classes when more convenient and catch up on class content later.
With the unique focus of Film and TV, Animation and Sports Media, the course gives students the opportunity to discover their individual talents before choosing and embarking on their set career path. This course provides fundamental skill and knowledge of the screen and media industry, preparing students for entry level industry positions or higher-level qualifications. It aims to provide students with strong technical and conceptual skills in the areas of pre-production, production and post-production.
This course is delivered synchronously fully online over an 18-month period from the comfort of your home. We offer a unique supportive and flexible online learning experience. Students will learn successful approaches to independent mobile filmmaking, content creation for social media and how to be resourceful and work with everything that you have around you to create professional looking content on a shoestring budget. As all sessions will be conducted and recorded on our online platform Collaborate Ultra, students may attend sessions scheduled synchronously online or watch the recordings of classes when more convenient and catch up on class content later.
Course structure
Delivered fully online, the Certificate IV in Screen and Media consists of 13 units (4 core and 9 elective units) delivered part-time over 18 months (three semesters) Each semester is delivered over a period of 2 full days a week with both day and evening classes designed to provide flexible learning for learners.
Stage 1
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD311)
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD311)
Create 2D digital animations (CUAANM301)
Produce innovative video art (CUADIG416)
Write Extended Stories (CUAWRT402)
Develop personal work priorities (BSBPEF402)
Work effectively in the creative arts industry (CUAIND311)
Create digital visual effects (CUAANM412)
Record sounds (CUASOU405)
Apply work health and safety practices (CUAWHS312)
Stage 3
Shoot material for screen productions (CUACAM311)
Generate design solutions (CUADES411)Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries (CUAMWB401)
Perform basic vision and sound editing (CUAPOS211)
Units of study
Core Units
Develop personal work priorities (BSBPEF402)
Develop personal work priorities (BSBPEF402)
Work effectively in the creative arts industry (CUAIND311)
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries (CUAMWB401)
Apply work health and safety practices (CUAWHS312)
Elective Units
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD311)
Elective Units
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD311)
Create 2D digital animations (CUAANM301)
Create digital visual effects (CUAANM412)
Shoot material for screen productions (CUACAM311)
Generate design solutions (CUADES411)
Produce innovative video art (CUADIG416)
Perform basic vision and sound editing (CUAPOS211)
Record sounds (CUASOU405)
Write Extended Stories (CUAWRT402)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
The screen and media industry is constantly evolving. The demand and growth of online content creation has expanded the environment and size of the film and TV, animation and sports media industry. This has resulted in the creation of brand-new job roles such as mobile filmmaking and social media content creation. Career opportunities may include entry level or assistant positions as a camera operator, sound recordist, writer, assistant director and producer, cinematographer, editor, sound designer, foley artist, lighting supervisor, technical assistant, animation/visual effects designer, 2D animator, storyboard artist, illustrator, documentary producer, digital artist, radio and pod cast producer, presenter/assistant producer, news interviewer, Social Media content creator, royalty-free stock market content creator, independent filmmaker.
Aims and objectives
This course provides fundamental skill and knowledge of the screen and media industry, preparing students for entry level industry positions or pathways into higher level qualifications. It aims to provide students with strong technical and conceptual skills in the areas of pre-production, production and post-production. The course is specifically designed for a learner cohort with no or limited media industry experience and the course gives students the opportunity to discover their individual talents before choosing and embarking on their set career path. On completion of the Cert IV in Screen and Media Online, students have the opportunity to progress onto further study (Diploma of Screen and Media) to continue with their professional training.
Technical Requirements:
To engage fully in your online studies, you are required to purchase or access the following equipment and technologies.
| COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS: Laptop or Desktop (Win or Mac) | |
| Component | Minimum Performance |
| GPU | 4GB VRAM or more |
| CPU | 4 Cores or more |
| RAM | 16GB or more |
- A Mobile Phone with at least Full HD 1920x1080p video recording capabilities, 4K preferred.
- Headphone with microphone
- Webcam or inbuilt Camera to access “Collaborate Ultra” within our online CANVAS leaning management system
- Internet access
- External Hard Drive (1TB minimum) for back up of your project work
- All software such as Adobe Creative Cloud will be provided to all Swinburne Students
Graduate skills
Students will develop a vast spectrum of fundamental skills in all areas of pre-production, production and post-production. Participants will explore the principles of storytelling and will develop skills and knowledge in writing and pitching, drawing and storyboarding, mobile audio and video production, post-production, visual effects and 2D animation along with strong industry knowledge and collaborative skills. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in industry-based client projects and produce various productions adapted to film and TV, animation and sports media. The course also explores the history and social impact of creativity, independent filmmaking and has a strong focus on how the above skills can be applied in mobile filmmaking and content creation for YouTube and similar platforms.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Screen and MediaEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $10,910 | $5,150 | $1,030 |
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 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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.
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
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 735.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.