SHORT FILM AND TELEVISION FOCUS

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COURSE SUMMARY

Qualification / Award	Diploma of Screen and Media
Length	1 years full-time (3 trimesters)
Units of Competency	15 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 5.5
Application Process	Apply Online

CUA51015 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 3 trimesters of 13 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 provided access to and trained in the use of camera, lighting, grip, sound and editing equipment, and gain a wide range of experience in all major crew roles across a range of projects.

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

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

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UNITS OF COMPETENCY

To successfully complete the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media qualification, you must complete 15 units of competency. The February 2021 units are outlined in the table below (September 2021 units are subject to update in accordance with training.gov.au updates):

	UNITS OF COMPETENCY
	CUACAM401	Shoot a wide range of screen content
	CUALGT402	Implement lighting designs
	CUADRT502	Direct performers for screen productions
	BSBCRT501	Collaborate in a creative process
	CUAPOS402	Manage media assets
	CUAPOS501	Edit complex screen productions
	CUAPPM406	Coordinate film and media production services and resources
	CUAPPR505	Establish and maintain safe creative practice
	CUAPPM502	Realise productions
	CUAIND502	Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
	CUAPPR502	Develop own sustainable professional practice
	BSBCRT501	Originate and develop concepts
	CUAPPR405	Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
	CUASOU407	Edit sound
	CUASOU410	Record sound on location

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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.