SHORT FILM AND TELEVISION FOCUS
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
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
To successfully complete the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media qualification, you must complete 15 units of competency. The units are outlined in the table below:
UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
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BSBCMM401 | MAKE A PRESENTATION | |||
BSBCRT401 | ARTICULATE, PRESENT AND DEBATE IDEAS | |||
BSBCRT402 | COLLABORATE IN A CREATIVE PROCESS | |||
BSBCRT501 | ORIGINATE AND DEVELOP CONCEPTS | |||
CUACAM401 | SHOOT A WIDE RANGE OF SCREEN CONTENT | |||
CUADRT502 | DIRECT PERFORMERS FOR SCREEN PRODUCTIONS | |||
CUAIND401 | EXTEND EXPERTISE IN SPECIALIST CREATIVE FIELDS | |||
CUAIND502 | MAINTAIN AND APPLY CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE | |||
CUAPOS401 | EDIT SCREEN CONTENT FOR FAST TURNAROUND | |||
CUAPPR405 | DEVELOP AND DISCUSS IDEAS FOR OWN CREATIVE WORK | |||
CUAPPR502 | DEVELOP OWN SUSTAINABLE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | |||
CUAPPR505 | ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN SAFE CREATIVE PRACTICE | |||
CUARES402 | CONDUCT RESEARCH | |||
SCRAAS603 | APPLY A RANGE OF ACTING SKILLS IN SUSTAINED PERFORMANCES FOR CAMERA | |||
SCRVSA605 | DEVELOP AND INTEGRATE VOCAL SKILLS FOR SCREEN ACTING |
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
CUA51015 DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA
COURSE CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING IN JULY 2020
FILM 1 |
SEMESTER START |
MON, 13 JULY 20 | |
SEMESTER FINISH | |
FRI, 26 NOVEMBER 20 |
SEMESTER BREAK |
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SAT, 27 NOVEMBER 20 – TUES, 31 JANUARY 21 | |
FILM 2 |
SEMESTER START |
MON, 1 FEBRUARY 21 | |
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 4 MARCH 21 | |
SEMESTER FINISH | |
FRI, 25 JUNE 21 |
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COURSE CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING IN FEBRUARY 2021
FILM 1 |
SEMESTER START |
WED, 10 FEBRUARY 21 | |
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 4 MARCH 21 | |
SEMESTER FINISH | |
FRI, 14 MAY 21 |
SEMESTER BREAK |
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SAT, 15 MAY 21 – SUN, 30 MAY 21 | |
FILM 2 |
SEMESTER START |
MON, 31 MAY 21 | |
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 17 JUNE 21 | |
SEMESTER FINISH | |
FRI, 27 AUGUST 21 |
SEMESTER BREAK |
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SAT, 28 AUGUST 21 – SUN, 12 SEPTEMBER 21 | |
FILM 3 |
SEMESTER START |
MON, 13 SEPTEMBER 21 | |
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 30 SEPTEMBER 21 | |
SEMESTER FINISH | |
FRI, 10 DECEMBER 21 |
You can find more information on the Diploma of Screen and Media by clicking here.