Certificate IV in Screen and Media
The screen and media industries have a healthy demand for skilled practitioners at all levels. The Certificate IV in Screen and Media is your ground level entry point to this highly varied and dynamic field. Develop a vast spectrum of fundamental skills in all areas of pre-production, production and post-production, along with strong industry knowledge. As you work collaboratively with your peers, grow your skills and knowledge in:
- Screen writing and pitching
- Drawing and storyboarding
- Sound recording and sound design
- Cinematography and video production
- Visual effects and 2D animation
- Editing and post-production process
Swinburne’s strong relationships with industry give you the opportunity to take part in industry-based client projects. You’ll also explore the history and social impact of creativity, independent filmmaking and content creation for YouTube.
It’s not always easy to break into the biz, but this course sets you up as an ideal candidate for a plethora of entry level or assistant positions such as production assistant, lighting assistant, assistant director, special effects developer, or YouTube content creator.
VTAC course code
- 3400210294
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Certificate IV in Screen and Media showreel
Curious about what our Certificate IV in Screen and Media students produce? Check out some of the highlights of their work in our 2020 video showreel.
Focusing on all aspects of the film industry, this course provided me with great practical knowledge in all stages of the filmmaking process. I loved writing, directing and editing my very own short film, putting together a showreel and learning the ins and outs of photography.
Alasdair
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- Computer
- Headphone with microphone
- Camera through a computer connected to the internet to use “Collaborate Ultra” within the CANVAS Learning 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.
Units of study
Develop personal work priorities (BSBPEF402)
Elective Units
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD311)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
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 |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
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.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 735.