FILM AND TELEVISION FOCUS

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COURSE SUMMARY

Qualification / Award	Diploma of Screen and Media
Length	1 years full-time (2 trimesters)
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 (03361F)
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

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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

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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.

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

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

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FILM 2	SEMESTER START
	MON, 17 JULY 23
	CENSUS DATE – 20 SEPTEMBER 23
	MID SEMESTER BREAK – FRI, 22 SEP 23 – SUN, 1 OCTOBER 23
	SEMESTER FINISH
	THURS, 7 DECEMBER 23