Diploma of Screen and Media - Sports Media
Like to turn your interest in content creation and passion for sport into a career? Make it happen with Swinburne’s Diploma of Screen and Media – Sports Media.
Full of practical and theoretical skills, this course puts you at the frontline of sports media broadcasting, as you discuss the issues and skills involved with a range of broadcast media professionals, including well known sports commentators, radio and TV presenters, camera operators, sound engineers, journalists and producers.
Learn to create quality content with practical training in:
- Interviewing
- Sound recording
- Cinematography
- Editing video and audio
- Photography and visual design
- Social media
- Live streaming and panel discussions
- Sports commentary
- Podcasting and radio production
Begin to kick career goals as you work toward possible employment in roles such as sports journalist, commentator, sports writer, radio presenter, documentary program creator or digital content producer.
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 & Television (fee type determined by provider) - 3400211584
Sports Media (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Diploma of Screen and Media - Sports Media is designed to give students the practical and theoretical skills to produce a wide range of broadcast media content with a focus on sports media. Students will discuss technical and conceptual issues with a range of broadcast media professionals, including well known sports commentators, radio and TV presenters, camera operators, sound engineers, journalists and producers. The program provides the practical skills needed to produce content, such as interviewing, sound recording, cinematography, editing video and audio, writing and editing text, photography and visual design, social media engagement planning and content creation, live streaming, panel discussions, sports commentary, podcasting and radio production giving students the broad groundwork of skills and knowledge needed to make a start in the Sports Media Industry.
Course structure
Students must complete the four core and 11 elective units listed.
Technical Requirements
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” 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.
COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS:
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
Provide freelance services (CUAIND412)
Provide freelance services (CUAIND412)
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge (CUAIND512)
Realise a creative project (CUAPPR411)
Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR515)
Elective Units
Develop social media engagement plans (BSBMKG546)
Develop social media engagement plans (BSBMKG546)
Plan and conduct interviews (CUAAIR411)
Refine on-air presentation techniques (CUAAIR412)
Conduct discussion forums on-air (CUAAIR511)
Shoot different screen content (CUACAM411)
Implement design solutions (CUADES511)
Produce programs and program segments (CUAPPM414)
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work (CUAPPM415)
Produce sound recordings (CUASOU504)
Perform writing and editing tasks (CUAWRT404)
Incorporate and edit digital video (ICTDMT501)
* Eligible students will be issued with the award and specialisation of Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may find employment as a sports journalist, sports commentator, sports writer, sports researcher/programmer, sports public relations writer, sports copy editor, radio presenter, or a multimedia/digital content producer within sports marketing and media and creating TV and radio documentaries. Additionally, roles may also be found in community and fan engagement.
Aims and objectives
The Diploma of Screen and Media - Sports Media offers an exciting opportunity to develop digital media skills and knowledge required to meet the demands of a fast paced sports and entertainment environment. Students will build the essential skill sets to deliver high quality content with practical outcomes and be well placed for employment in the sports industry. Key features of this program include an emphasis on communication skills, practical hands-on learning, collaborative work and production management.
Course fees and requirements
- 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.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,788. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Screen and Media - Sports MediaEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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| 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 | $20,210 | $14,360 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $3,422 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
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
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
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.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
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: 1,000.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, however we recommend a satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent in addition to the skills and knowledge in:
- Intermediate level of computer skills and use of digital devices
- Intermediate level of language and writing skills
or attainment of
CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Applicants without these skills and knowledge, may choose to complete the Certificate IV in Screen & Media to gain the foundational skills.