At a glance
Kick start your career in the media with this entry-level course that will prepare you for an assistant role behind the camera, or in community radio.
JOB PROSPECTS
- 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
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media
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.
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.
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.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Brisbane - Film and TV | ||
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | |
| CUAANM403 |
Create titles for screen productions | |
| CUACAM201 |
Assist with a basic camera shoot | |
| CUACAM301 |
Shoot material for screen productions | |
| CUACAM302 |
Rig camera infrastructure | |
| CUALGT201 |
Develop basic lighting skills and knowledge | |
| CUAPOS201 |
Perform basic vision and sound editing | |
| CUASOU203 |
Assist with sound recordings | |
| Greater Brisbane - Multimedia | ||
| CUADIG304 |
Create visual design components | |
| CUADIG303 |
Produce and prepare photo images | |
| CUAPOS201 |
Perform basic vision and sound editing | |
| CUACAM201 |
Assist with a basic camera shoot | |
| CUADIG301 |
Prepare video assets | |
| CUAACD201 |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | |
| CUAANM303 |
Create 3D digital models | |
| CUAANM302 |
Create 3D digital animations | |
| Sunshine Coast | ||
| CUAANM403 |
Create titles for screen productions | |
| CUAANM301 |
Create 2D digital animations | |
| CUACAM201 |
Assist with a basic camera shoot | |
| CUACAM302 |
Rig camera infrastructure | |
| CUALGT201 |
Develop basic lighting skills and knowledge | |
| CUAPOS201 |
Perform basic vision and sound editing | |
| CUASOU203 |
Assist with sound recordings | |
| CUASOU405 |
Record sound | |
| Gold Coast | ||
| BSBDES303 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | |
| CUAANM302 |
Create 3D digital animations | |
| CUAANM303 |
Create 3D digital models | |
| CUADIG301 |
Prepare video assets | |
| CUADIG303 |
Produce and prepare photo images | |
| CUADIG304 |
Create visual design components | |
| CUASOU304 |
Prepare audio assets | |
| ICTWEB302 |
Build simple websites using commercial programs | |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
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. Learn more
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more
What you need to know about TAFE at School
Eligibility
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
Outcome
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media
QCE points: 6
Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor, or visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
Completion of Year 10 or mature age are the recommended entry requirements for this course.
Students should have sound computer skills.
If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply.
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
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 and an external hard drive (500 GB minimum), which may also incur additional costs.
Need to know
This qualification has been replaced by CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media, as of 15 April 2021. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 16 October 2022. If required, enrolments will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
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.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 