LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

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COURSE SUMMARY

Qualification / Award	Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Length	1 year full-time (2 Semesters)
Units of Competency	16 Units of Competency
Delivery	On Campus at Waterloo Studios
Available to	Domestic / International
ATAR	N/A
Course Accreditation	CRICOS (03361F)
Financial Information	Course Fees Page
IELTS	Level 6.0
Application Process	Apply Online

 

CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media deepens your creative and technical skills and prepares you for entry into the industry.

One year full-time – two semesters of 20 weeks each

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media is a one-year intensive program designed to build on the foundational skills acquired in the Diploma of Screen and Media, with a focus on preparing students for professional roles in the film industry. The course emphasises the development of advanced technical and creative filmmaking skills across various disciplines, including directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, sound design, and production design. 

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in a production company environment alongside your classmates, simulating real-world filmmaking experiences.

Throughout their training, students train and gain experience in multiple film production disciplines, including:

• Advanced Production Management
• Advanced Directing for Screen
• Advanced Screenwriting
• Advanced Cinematography
• Advanced Sound Recording, Editing and Mixing
• Advanced Editing and Post-Production
• Screen Industry and Career Planning

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UNITS OF COMPETENCY

To successfully complete the CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media qualification, you must complete 16 units of competency.

	UNITS OF COMPETENCY
	CUAIND611	Work professionally in the creative arts industry.
	CUAPPR515	Establish and maintain safe creative practice.
	CUAPPR613	Engage in the business of creative practice.
	CUAPPR615	Evolve ideas for professional creative work.
	CUAPPR611	Originate a body of independent creative work.
	CUAPPR612	Collaborate in professional creative projects.
	CUADRT611	Establish creative vision for screen productions.
	BSBCRT512	Originate and develop concepts.
	BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem-solving.
	BSBTWK601	Develop and maintain strategic business networks.
	BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development.
	BSBSTR602	Develop organisational strategies.
	BSBSTR801	Lead innovative thinking and practice.
	CUAPOS511	Edit complex media productions.
	BSBPMG430	Undertake project work.
	CUAMWB401	Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

TV PILOT (5 WEEKS) 

You will collaborate to build a fully functional TV film set under the guidance of an experienced TV Producer and Production Designer. The project simulates a real-world TV production, with you participating in every stage, from rehearsals and technical runs to filming. You will edit their own version of the pilot. The budget allocated for this project is $1,000.

SYDNEY STORIES (MAJOR PROJECT)

Working as a film production company, you’ll work with your classmates to create three 23-minute films connected by a common theme: Sydney. Each film will have a budget of $1,000, and the production companies will be responsible for handling pre-production, filming, and post-production. You will have three different specialisations across the films, allowing you to gain in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen fields. This project includes a 7-day shoot for each film, followed by a week for pick-ups, and in post-production, you’ll focus on editing, visual effects, and film marketing (including press kits, trailers, and networking). 

FINAL SCREENING AND GRADUATION 

Once your films are completed, each will undergo a professional sound mix and colour grade, and all your hard work will culminate in a screening at the Ritz Cinema on the big screen for your graduation.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma have exceptional employment rates in the industry.

Advanced Diploma graduates may apply for an exclusive exchange scholarship with the École Supérieure des Études Cinématographiques (in Paris).

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION SUBMISSION

If you have any questions about our school or course, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you are eager to pursue a filmmaking career, then Sydney Film School is the place for you.