FILM AND TELEVISION FOCUS


COURSE SUMMARY

Qualification / Award Diploma of Screen and Media
Length 1 years full-time (2 semesters)
Units of Competency 15 Units of Competency
Delivery On Campus at Waterloo Studios and Online where applicable
Available to Domestic / International
ATAR
N/A
Course Accreditation CRICOS (107217E)
Financial Information Course Fees Page
IELTS Level 5.5
Application Process Apply Online

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media is a one year practical, hands-on introductory course, where students experience the multiple disciplines of filmmaking and screen production.

This full-time course, comprising of semesters of 20 weeks each, enables students to work across a slate of scripted narrative and documentary film productions. In this real-world production environment, students learn screen storytelling techniques, production craft, and technical skills, under training by passionate industry-qualified tutors. Students are trained in professional approaches to development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution, and the technical craft of camera, lighting, grip, sound and editing equipment, as well as gaining  a wide range of experience in all key crew roles across a range of screen production projects.

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

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

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

To successfully complete the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media qualification, you must complete 15 units of competency. The February 2022 units are outlined in the table below:

 
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
   
  CUACAM411 Shoot different screen content    
  CUADRT512 Direct performers for screen productions    
  CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers    
  CUADRT411 Direct television programs and segments    
  CUAPOS412 Manage media assets    
  CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions    
  CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques    
  CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project    
  CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice    
  BSBPMG430 Undertake project work    
  CUAPPM416 Coordinate media production services and resources    
  CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge    
  CUAIND412 Provide freelance services    
  CUAWRT415 Write narration and material for productions    
  CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments    



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Applicants must have a suitable level of academic, numeracy and literacy skills in order to study in a Diploma course.

To apply for this course you must complete our filmmaking application. Shortly after you submit your application one of Sydney Film School’s friendly staff will then be in contact with you to arrange your initial tour and interview dates too.

If you have any questions about our school or course certainly feel free to get in touch. If you are eager to pursue a filmmaking career, then Sydney Film School is the place for you.


COURSE CALENDAR 

CUA51020 DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA

COURSE CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2023
FILM 1
SEMESTER START
O WEEK, MON, 23 JANUARY 23
MON, 30 JANUARY 23

CENSUS DATE – 20 FEBRUARY 23

MID SEMESTER BREAK – FRI, 7 APRIL 23 – SUN, 16 APRIL 23

CENSUS DATE – 1 JUNE 23

SEMESTER FINISH
THURS, 22 JUNE 23

SEMESTER BREAK
 
FRI, 22 JUNE 23 – SUN, 16 JULY 23
 

FILM 2
SEMESTER START
MON, 17 JULY 23
 

CENSUS DATE – 20 SEPTEMBER 23

MID SEMESTER BREAK – FRI, 22 SEPTEMBER 23 – SUN, 1 OCTOBER 23
 
SEMESTER FINISH

THURS, 7 DECEMBER 23

GRADUATION CEREMONY – TUES, 12 DECEMBER 23


COURSE CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2024
 
FILM 1
SEMESTER START
O WEEK, TUES, 23 JANUARY 24
MON, 29 JANUARY 24

CENSUS DATE – 19 FEBRUARY 24

MID SEMESTER BREAK – SAT, 6 APRIL 24 – SUN, 14 APRIL 24

CENSUS DATE – 3 JUNE 24

SEMESTER FINISH
FRI, 21 JUNE 24

SEMESTER BREAK
 
SAT, 22 JUNE  24 – SUN, 14 JULY 24
 

 
 
FILM 2

 
SEMESTER START
MON, 15 JULY 24
 

CENSUS DATE – 16 SEPTEMBER 24

MID SEMESTER BREAK – SAT, 21 SEPTEMBER 24 – SUN, 29 SEPTEMBER 24
 
SEMESTER FINISH
FRI, 6 DECEMBER 24
GRADUATION CEREMONY – THURS, 12 DECEMBER 24