Diploma of Screen and Media

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Activate your career in screen and media with this diploma qualification. This course is ideal for creative people seeking employment in the film, television, radio and interactive media industries.

JOB PROSPECTS

Screen Producer
Interactive Media Designer

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CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media

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Course overview

Be a part of the next generation of Australian film makers with this diploma level qualification. This industry-focused course will provide you with the specialised knowledge to operate individually or collaboratively within the film, television and visual effects industry. Technology is redefining the screen and media landscape and you will actively acquire the advanced skills necessary to contribute to this evolving industry sector

Our Diploma of Screen and Media will give you the advanced skills required to work within this creatively challenging sector. Enhance your skills and job prospects by choosing to specialise in either animation and visual effects or film and TV production. You will develop a greater understanding of screen and television production and, depending on your specialisation, gain skills in editing, sound recording, story boarding, story line development, compositing, and animation.

TAFE Queensland's state-of-the-art facilities and a network of leading experts and specialist educators with strong links to industry are ready to launch you into the screen and media world.

Successful completion of this course may give you the necessary skills to seek employment in the screen and media industry as an animator, virtual effects artist, interactive media designer, or screen producer. This course also provides great articulation opportunities into a range of higher education courses.

Animation and Visual Effects stream

This specialisation focuses on the production process for animation and visual effects in screen productions. This industry relevant program will launch your animation and visual effects career in film, television, and online video productions. Develop specialised skills in 3D modelling, character design, drawing, design, visual storytelling, compositing, motion graphics, motion tracking, and green screen compositing.

Film and TV Production stream

This specialisation in the Diploma of Screen and Media will kick start an exciting career in film and television production. Develop advanced skills in scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, storyboarding, lighting, editing, and production management. Learn using industry-standard studios and equipment including Adobe software, Panasonic cameras, green-screen studio, TV control room, computer labs, and editing suites.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge Unit code: CUAIND502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge, and monitor and manage own professional practice.	Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice Unit code: CUAPPR505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.	Establish and maintain safe creative practice
BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts Unit code: BSBCRT501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.	Originate and develop concepts

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
General Stream
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process Unit code: BSBCRT402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate in a creative process that is underpinned by a commitment to trust and ethics.	Collaborate in a creative process
BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts Unit code: BSBCRT501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.	Originate and develop concepts
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
CUAANM402 Create digital visual effects Unit code: CUAANM402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions, including games.	Create digital visual effects
CUAANM403 Create titles for screen productions Unit code: CUAANM403 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop opening titles and captions for screen productions including film and television, games and e-learning resources.	Create titles for screen productions
CUAANM502 Create 3D digital environments Unit code: CUAANM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital environments using appropriate software, reference material and established designs.	Create 3D digital environments
CUABRD402 Vision mix television productions Unit code: CUABRD402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to vision mix television productions from a studio control room or an outside broadcast van	Vision mix television productions
CUACAM401 Shoot a wide range of screen content Unit code: CUACAM401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up and shoot a wide range of screen content using professional video equipment in a single camera environment.	Shoot a wide range of screen content
CUACAM402 Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment Unit code: CUACAM402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot television content in a multi-camera environment, in a studio or on location. Cameras can be in fixed positions, on pedestals or hand held.	Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
CUACAM404 Pull focus Unit code: CUACAM404 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up focal points and pull focus on cameras used for a wide range of screen productions	Pull focus
CUADRT502 Direct performers for screen productions Unit code: CUADRT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct performers during filming or recording of screen productions	Direct performers for screen productions
CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge Unit code: CUAIND502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge, and monitor and manage own professional practice.	Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUALGT402 Implement lighting designs Unit code: CUALGT402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment productions. It applies to individuals who, as experienced technicians, apply knowledge of the correlation between lighting and the cameras, lenses and stock formats being used in a given production. They may plan and install filler lighting and lights for presenters on location, or work collaboratively with a lighting designer who has devised the lighting plan.	Implement lighting designs
CUAPOS401 Edit screen content for fast turnaround Unit code: CUAPOS401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround.	Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUAPOS402 Manage media assets Unit code: CUAPOS402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes to manage media assets for screen productions and projects.	Manage media assets
CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions Unit code: CUAPOS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.	Edit complex screen productions
CUAPPM407 Create storyboards Unit code: CUAPPM407 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and develop storyboards for a broad range of digital content, including video, film, animation and interactive media.	Create storyboards
CUAPPM411 Compile production schedules Unit code: CUAPPM411 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile production schedules during the pre-production planning phase in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors. It applies to individuals who work collaboratively in a production team as senior production personnel. Depending on the size of the production, this person may also be responsible for developing the resource schedule on which the production schedule is based.	Compile production schedules
CUAPPM502 Realise productions Unit code: CUAPPM502 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and manage pre-production and production operations in specialist areas, such as lighting, audio, vision systems, stage management, costume, sets, props, scenic art and staging.	Realise productions
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice Unit code: CUAPPR505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.	Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUASOU410 Record sound on location Unit code: CUASOU410 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record dialogue and sound effects on location for a screen production.	Record sound on location
CUASOU503 Develop sound designs Unit code: CUASOU503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an overall sound design from production briefs.	Develop sound designs
CUASOU505 Implement sound designs Unit code: CUASOU505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a design for any productions requiring sound.	Implement sound designs
CUASOU506 Create a final sound balance Unit code: CUASOU506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production.	Create a final sound balance
CUAWRT502 Develop storylines and treatments Unit code: CUAWRT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a narrative or storyline.	Develop storylines and treatments
Animation and Visual Effects Stream
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.	Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models Unit code: CUAANM303 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models that meet technical and design specifications.	Create 3D digital models
CUAANM401 Create advanced 3D digital models Unit code: CUAANM401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare 3D digital models to a high level of finish, ready to use in a range of contexts.	Create advanced 3D digital models
CUADIG508 Refine digital art techniques Unit code: CUADIG508 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine digital media techniques and to develop own digital art style in a body of creative work. This occurs through a process of research, refinement and evaluation, and encompasses animation, video and sound production.	Refine digital art techniques
CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions Unit code: CUAPOS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.	Edit complex screen productions
CUAANM403 Create titles for screen productions Unit code: CUAANM403 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop opening titles and captions for screen productions including film and television, games and e-learning resources.	Create titles for screen productions
CUAANM402 Create digital visual effects Unit code: CUAANM402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions, including games.	Create digital visual effects
CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools Unit code: CUAACD501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use drawing and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work.	Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
CUAANM501 Create 3D digital character animation Unit code: CUAANM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry-current software to create 3D digital character animation for film, television, interactive media products, stand-alone animated sequences and games.	Create 3D digital character animation
CUAANM502 Create 3D digital environments Unit code: CUAANM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital environments using appropriate software, reference material and established designs.	Create 3D digital environments
CUAANM503 Design animation and digital visual effects Unit code: CUAANM503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design animation and digital visual effects for screen productions such as television commercials, feature films, animated films or interactive games.	Design animation and digital visual effects
CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields Unit code: CUAIND401 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by those working in the creative industries to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique. Fields include dance, music, cultural heritage, screen and media, visual arts, craft and design. The unit is particularly applicable in contexts where techniques require a high level of skill and coordination.	Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
Film and TV Production Stream
CUAPPM407 Create storyboards Unit code: CUAPPM407 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and develop storyboards for a broad range of digital content, including video, film, animation and interactive media.	Create storyboards
CUAPOS402 Manage media assets Unit code: CUAPOS402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes to manage media assets for screen productions and projects.	Manage media assets
CUACAM402 Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment Unit code: CUACAM402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot television content in a multi-camera environment, in a studio or on location. Cameras can be in fixed positions, on pedestals or hand held.	Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
CUASOU410 Record sound on location Unit code: CUASOU410 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record dialogue and sound effects on location for a screen production.	Record sound on location
CUAWRT502 Develop storylines and treatments Unit code: CUAWRT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a narrative or storyline.	Develop storylines and treatments
CUAPOS401 Edit screen content for fast turnaround Unit code: CUAPOS401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround.	Edit screen content for fast turnaround
CUACAM401 Shoot a wide range of screen content Unit code: CUACAM401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up and shoot a wide range of screen content using professional video equipment in a single camera environment.	Shoot a wide range of screen content
CUAPPM502 Realise productions Unit code: CUAPPM502 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and manage pre-production and production operations in specialist areas, such as lighting, audio, vision systems, stage management, costume, sets, props, scenic art and staging.	Realise productions
CUAANM402 Create digital visual effects Unit code: CUAANM402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions, including games.	Create digital visual effects
CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions Unit code: CUAPOS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.	Edit complex screen productions
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process Unit code: BSBCRT402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate in a creative process that is underpinned by a commitment to trust and ethics.	Collaborate in a creative process
CUASOU506 Create a final sound balance Unit code: CUASOU506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production.	Create a final sound balance

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Ways to study

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Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.

Campus	START DATES	Duration	WorkLoad	STUDY MODE	COST
Mt Gravatt	29 January 2019	1 year	Film and TV Production stream: Full time 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Full fee: $12,010 Subsidised: $11,650 Concession: $11,650
South Bank	29 January 2019	1 year	Animation and Visual Effects stream: Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $12,010 Subsidised: $11,650 Concession: $11,650

Mt GravattFilm and TV Production stream: Full time 3 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

WorkLoadFilm and TV Production stream: Full time 3 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

START DATES29 January 2019

COSTFull fee: $12,010
Subsidised: $11,650
Concession: $11,650

South BankAnimation and Visual Effects stream: Full time 3 days per week

WorkLoadAnimation and Visual Effects stream: Full time 3 days per week

START DATES29 January 2019

COSTFull fee: $12,010
Subsidised: $11,650
Concession: $11,650

Campus	START DATES	Duration	WorkLoad	STUDY MODE	COST
Nambour	04 February 2019	1 year	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Full fee: $12,010 Subsidised: $11,650 Concession: $11,650

NambourFull time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

WorkLoadFull time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

START DATES04 February 2019

COSTFull fee: $12,010
Subsidised: $11,650
Concession: $11,650

Campus	START DATES	Duration	WorkLoad	STUDY MODE	COST
Coomera	29 January 2019	1 year	Film and Television Stream: Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $12,010 Subsidised: $11,650 Concession: $11,650

CoomeraFilm and Television Stream: Full time 3 days per week

WorkLoadFilm and Television Stream: Full time 3 days per week

START DATES29 January 2019

COSTFull fee: $12,010
Subsidised: $11,650
Concession: $11,650

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students

It is recommended that you meet one of the following requirements:-

successful completion of at least Year 12, Certificate IV or equivalent; or
be of mature-age

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

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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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to an external hard drive (minimum 1TB), and personal stationary.

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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Diploma of Screen and Media

At a glance

JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

Ways to Study

Cost

Get Started Today

Course overview

Units

Get Started Today

Ways to study

What you need to know about studying on campus

Get Started Today

University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Vet Student Loan - $10,150 cap

Payment plan

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Important Information

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment Methods

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How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Get started with TAFE Queensland

University pathways

Diploma of Screen and Media

At a glance

JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

Ways to Study

Cost

Get Started Today

Course overview

Units

Get Started Today

Ways to study

What you need to know about studying on campus

Get Started Today

University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Vet Student Loan - $10,150 cap

Payment plan

Get Started Today

Important Information

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment Methods

Get Started Today

How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Get started with TAFE Queensland

University pathways

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