Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio, and digital media industries.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Screen and Media.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Animation and Digital Effects stream stream:

• Animator (3D)
• Animator (2D)
• Media Specialist
• Digital Artist

Sound and Audio stream:

• Television and Film Industry
• Radio Broadcaster
• Media Specialist
• Radio Technician
• Sound Recorder

Entry Requirements

Animation and Digital Effects stream:
Entry to the course is via direct application to the institute. VCE or VCAL with subjects in related disciplines or Certificate III In a relevant qualification. An interview must be undertaken by the candidate where they showcase their previous digital media output, (e.g. flash animation website construction digital video production etc).

A good level of computer literacy is essential and creative disciplines such as visual communications and studio art skills are an advantage.

Sound and Audio stream:
Entry to the course is via direct application to the institute. VCE or VCAL with subjects in related disciplines or Certificate III In a relevant qualification. An interview must be undertaken by the candidate.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Documents/folio
• Oral presentations
• Presentations to audiences
• Videos
• Visuals/slides
• Projects 

Opportunities For Further Study

Diploma of Screen and Media

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

 

Unit Code	Unit Name
Animation and Digital Effects stream
Core and Elective Units
Industry practice and creative thinking
Core Units
BSBCRT301A	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
CUFIND301A	Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUSOHS301A	Follow occupational health and safety procedures
Elective Units
BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation
CUFCMP301A	Implement Copyright arrangements
CUFPPM404A	Create Storyboards
CUFRES401A	Conduct Research
Elective Units
Animation and digital media creation.
Elective Units
CUFANM301A	Create 2D digital animations
CUFANM302A	Create 3D digital animations
CUFANIM303A	Create 3D digital models
CUFANM402A	Create digital visual effects
CUFDIG301A	Prepare Video assets
CUFDIG304A	Create visual design components
CUFDIG401A	Author interactive media
CUFDIG404A	Apply scripting language in authoring a multimedia product
CUFSOU301A	Prepare audio assets

 

Unit Code	Unit Name
Sound and Audio stream
Core Units
BSBCRT301A	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
CUFIND301A	Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUSOHS301A	Follow occupational health and safety procedures
Elective Units
CUFAIR401A	Conduct interviews
CUFAIR402A	Present a wide range of radio material
CUFPPM301A	Plan and prepare programs
CUFPPM401A	Produce programs and program segments
CUFPPM402A	Schedule radio playlists
CUFRES401A	Conduct research
CUFSOU204A	Perform basic sound editing
CUFSOU302A	Compile audio material for broadcast
CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A	Write narration and current affairs material