CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media

Kick start your career in screen and media with this entry-level course that will prepare you for an assistant role in film and television or animation.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus TAFE at School

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 22 Jan 2024 Duration: 6 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$760

Subsidised

$760

Full Fee

$4,665 - $6,065

TAFE at School Full Fee

$2,915

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Course overview

Make a start on your career in the media with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the foundation skills needed to work in a number of assistant roles in radio, film, sound, media, and web design.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as performing arts technicians — including camera operators, lighting technicians, and sound technicians — grew very strongly over the past five years. Stable future growth is expected in this occupational area with employers looking for workers who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic.

Learn the practical skills and knowledge to create content for a range of media and visual design components, follow the design process, and develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to prepare you for a career in media.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a variety of roles as either a community radio programmer or presenter, camera and lighting assistant, sound technician, media professional, or web designer. It will also give you the core skills needed to undertake further study in the field.

What can I do?

Camera and Lighting Assistant
Community Radio Programmer and Presenter
Sound Technician
Media Professional
Web Designer
3D Modeller
3D Animator
Assistant Video Editor
Storyboard Designer
Assistant Photographer
Web Design Assistant

Course outcome:

CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media

Upgrade your qualification

Got a taste for something bigger? Use this course to pathway to higher qualifications in a number of streams in screen and media including film and television, animation and visual effects, or interactive media.

TAFE at School

Get a head start on your career while you're still at high school. Studying a certificate II or certificate III at school gets you a guaranteed spot in any diploma course at TAFE Queensland. It also counts toward your QCE, opens up pathways to university, and makes you job ready sooner.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT311

Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking skills to generate solutions to workplace problems in a team environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

UNIT CODE
CUAIND311

Work effectively in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the creative arts industry. It applies to any field of the arts industry and is relevant to people in a wide range of occupations, for example, dancers, musicians, actors, cabaret performers, street performers, entertainment administrators, reviewers, film makers and public artists.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE
CUAWHS312

Apply work health and safety practices

UNIT CODE :
CUAWHS312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including implementing safe work practices, participating in risk assessment and control, and following emergency procedures in the creative industries.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Multimedia - Greater Brisbane / Gold Coast / TAFE @ Schools - Gold Coast

Multimedia - Greater Brisbane / Gold Coast / TAFE @ Schools - Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
CUAACD201

Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

UNIT CODE :
CUAACD201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop simple drawing techniques to communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form.
UNIT NAME
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

UNIT CODE
CUAANM302

Create 3D digital animations

UNIT CODE :
CUAANM302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to animate simple 3D models and create 3D animations, which may include audio components. The models are for inclusion in interactive media products, short stand-alone animated sequences and basic games.
UNIT NAME
Create 3D digital animations

UNIT CODE
CUAANM313

Create 3D digital models

UNIT CODE :
CUAANM313

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models that are produced primarily for online and mobile device application, and meet technical and design specifications.
UNIT NAME
Create 3D digital models

UNIT CODE
CUACAM211

Assist with basic camera shoots

UNIT CODE :
CUACAM211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with setting up and shooting low-budget, low-end single-camera video productions. Individuals prepare for and assist with shoots on location, shoot and record video sequences and ensure the shoot is wrapped up.
UNIT NAME
Assist with basic camera shoots

UNIT CODE
CUADIG303

Produce and prepare photo images

UNIT CODE :
CUADIG303

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product.
UNIT NAME
Produce and prepare photo images

UNIT CODE
CUADIG304

Create visual design components

UNIT CODE :
CUADIG304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for interactive media components that can be integrated into a range of media products.
UNIT NAME
Create visual design components

UNIT CODE
CUADIG311

Prepare video assets

UNIT CODE :
CUADIG311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare video assets for inclusion in interactive media. It involves identifying, organising and packaging video assets in a variety of digital formats.
UNIT NAME
Prepare video assets

UNIT CODE
CUAPOS211

Perform basic vision and sound editing

UNIT CODE :
CUAPOS211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions for media productions. It involves preparing source materials to be edited and completing basic edits according to production requirements.
UNIT NAME
Perform basic vision and sound editing

Film and TV Production - Greater Brisbane / TAFE @ Schools - Sunshine Coast

Film and TV Production - Greater Brisbane / TAFE @ Schools - Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
CUAANM413

Create titles for screen productions

UNIT CODE :
CUAANM413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop opening titles, including captions, for screen productions including film and television, games and e-learning resources.
UNIT NAME
Create titles for screen productions

UNIT CODE
CUACAM211

Assist with basic camera shoots

UNIT CODE :
CUACAM211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with setting up and shooting low-budget, low-end single-camera video productions. Individuals prepare for and assist with shoots on location, shoot and record video sequences and ensure the shoot is wrapped up.
UNIT NAME
Assist with basic camera shoots

UNIT CODE
CUACAM311

Shoot material for screen productions

UNIT CODE :
CUACAM311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot material for screen productions using a single-camera unit. This includes preparing for shoots, setting up locations and shooting equipment, and ensuring the shoot is wrapped up according to production requirements.
UNIT NAME
Shoot material for screen productions

UNIT CODE
CUACAM312

Rig camera infrastructure

UNIT CODE :
CUACAM312

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install camera infrastructure for television and other relatively complex multi-camera productions such as live sport or entertainment events.
UNIT NAME
Rig camera infrastructure

UNIT CODE
CUALGT211

Develop basic lighting skills

UNIT CODE :
CUALGT211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete basic lighting tasks in a range of production contexts. It involves identifying and installing various lighting technologies for production.
UNIT NAME
Develop basic lighting skills

UNIT CODE
CUAPOS211

Perform basic vision and sound editing

UNIT CODE :
CUAPOS211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions for media productions. It involves preparing source materials to be edited and completing basic edits according to production requirements.
UNIT NAME
Perform basic vision and sound editing

UNIT CODE
CUASOU213

Assist with sound recordings

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU213

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine sound recording tasks using different recording equipment in a studio or live environment.
UNIT NAME
Assist with sound recordings

UNIT CODE
CUAWRT302

Write simple stories

UNIT CODE :
CUAWRT302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to write simple stories for a wide range of media, using linear and non-linear structures.
UNIT NAME
Write simple stories

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mt Gravatt	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Film and Television Stream: Full time 3 days per week	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $6,065 More Apply
Mt Gravatt On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Film and Television Stream: Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $6,065 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Multimedia stream: Full time 3 days per week	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $6,065 More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Multimedia stream: Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $6,065 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Coomera	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	6 months	Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $4,665 More Apply
Coomera On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $4,665 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	On Campus	08 Jul 2024	6 months	Film and Television Focus: Full time 2 days per week Monday, Friday	Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $4,665 More Apply
Nambour On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Film and Television Focus: Full time 2 days per week Monday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $760 Subsidised: $760 Full fee: $4,665 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mt Gravatt	On campus with some online	29 Jan 2024	4 terms	Film and Television stream: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
Mt Gravatt On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Film and Television stream: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	29 Jan 2024	4 terms	Film and Television stream: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Film and Television stream: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	29 Jan 2024	4 terms	Multimedia stream: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Multimedia stream: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Coomera	On Campus	29 Jan 2024	4 terms	Multimedia Focus: Part time 1 day per week Friday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
Coomera On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Multimedia Focus: Part time 1 day per week Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	On Campus	31 Jan 2024	4 terms	Part time 1 day per week Wednesday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
Nambour On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 31 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Nambour	On Campus	08 Jul 2024	4 terms	Part time 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 More Apply
Nambour On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,915 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Certificate III in Screen and Media (CUA31020)

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Certificate III in Screen and Media

COURSE CODE: CUA31020

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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

You must have completed year 10 or equivalent.
Enrolment Conditions apply for students under 17 years of age.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Depending on the campus you enrol into, you may be required to purchase a TAFE Queensland Crew Shirt for wearing on shoot. The purchase of this shirt will incur an additional cost of approximately $20.
For Workplace, Health and Safety reasons, closed in shoes must be worn for indoor and outdoor shoots.

You will also require access to:

personal stationery (notebook, pen, pencil)
headphones
external hard drive (500 GB minimum)

These may incur additional costs.

Gold Coast
You will also require access to:

a Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Operating System laptop or PC
- Apple Mac, iPad are not compatible for this course
A portable Hard Drive preferably a 500 Gigabyte Solid State Drive (SSD)
- A USB only is not suitable.
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
- Students can purchase a year-long Adobe CC licence at the special price of $55.00 for the year. Download link and instructions can be found here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/it/adobe-creative-cloud
Microsoft Office products: Word and PowerPoint.
- You can obtain a free student licence with their TAFE email account: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/education/products/office
You will be provided with a free student version of Autodesk 3ds max

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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Certificate III in Screen and Media

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

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TAFE at School

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Elective Units

Mt Gravatt

South Bank

Coomera

Nambour

Mt Gravatt

South Bank

South Bank

Coomera

Nambour

Nambour

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Certificate III in Screen and Media

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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