Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:

- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOEFL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).

Intake

February and July

Books and equipment (AUD)

Approximately $250 per year.

Students will need memory sticks or portable hard drive, pens and pencils and a visual diary.

Study pathways

On completion of the Advanced Diploma, graduates may continue their study in:

* Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Multimedia and Games Development) at Swinburne University of Technology.
* Bachelor of Interactive Media at Victoria University.

Career pathways

On completion of the Advanced Diploma, graduates may seek employment as:

- Executive producer
- Producer/director/screen writer
- Independent film developer.

Course structure

The screen and media course provides the foundation for students to develop the necessary skills in scriptwriting, props, lighting and film making using industry standards and applications. Within the class we encourage you to develop your creative skills to produce innovative work to incorporate into your projects.

Throughout the course you will develop the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual and managerial competencies in the film, television and digital media industries.

The Advanced Diploma consists of 23 units.

In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 60 percent practical and 40 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The course will also include practical work placement one day a week during the year.

The teaching methods used in the Advanced Diploma include classroom-based teaching and supervised practical components in the computer laboratory. The assessment methods include workshops, class presentations and individual and group projects, assignments, class presentations, practical demonstration of skills, field trips and role play.

Units

Build and sustain an innovative work environment
Establish the creative vision for screen productions
Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
Originate and develop concepts
Write persuasive copy
Write content for a range of media
Write scripts
Create storyboards
Plan and manage film and media pre-production
Conceive, develop and realise set designs
Conceive, develop and realise props designs
Direct rehearsals of performers
Manage people performance
Conceive and develop lighting designs
Direct cinematography for screen productions
Manage locations for film and media productions
Plan and manage film and media post-production
Develop sound designs
Implement sound design
Prepare audio assets
Create titles for screen productions
Design web environments
Manage projects