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 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 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 FEBRUARY 2022
FILM 1
SEMESTER START
O WEEK, WED, 9th FEBRUARY 2022
WED, 14 FEBRUARY 2022
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 3 MARCH 2022
SEMESTER FINISH
FRI, 13 MAY 2022
SEMESTER BREAK
SAT, 14 MAY 2022 – SUN, 29 MAY 2022
FILM 2
SEMESTER START
MON, 30 MAY 2022
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 16 JUNE 2022
SEMESTER FINISH
FRI, 25 AUGUST 2022
SEMESTER BREAK
SAT, 26 AUGUST 2022 – SUN, 11 SEPTEMBER 2022
FILM 3
SEMESTER START
MON, 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
CENSUS DATE – THURS, 29 SEPTEMBER 2022
SEMESTER FINISH
FRI, 9 DECEMBER 2022
TEACH-OUT FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FEBRUARY 2021
CUA51015 DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA
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
COURSE CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING IN FEBRUARY 2021
(CALENDAR SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 GOVERNMENT UPDATES)