Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television

Admissions

Applicants require a minimum of Year 12 completion or equivalent., or attainment of

• CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
• CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
   

Applicants without a solid grounding in Film & Television, may choose to complete the Certificate IV in Screen & Media to gain the foundational skills.

Individuals will be required to submit a portfolio of work.

Portfolios should comprise 6-8 examples of your own work, including but not limited to film and video. You should provide pre-production development work (for at least one example of a recent project). This can include written proposals and visual pieces (e.g. paintings, photographs and animation).

Ideally, you would also have skills and knowledge in:

• Basic computer use
• Basic photography, and use of camera and lenses 
• Basic design principles
• Writing and storyboarding
• Sound and video editing
• Working on projects in a collaborative environment

Other requirements

Technical Requirements

To engage fully in your studies, you are required to purchase or access the following equipment and technologies.

• Computer
• Headphone with microphone
• Camera through a computer connected to the internet to use “Collaborate Ultra” within the CANVAS Learning Management System
  
• Internet access
• External Hard Drive (1TB minimum)
   

When purchasing or accessing a computer we highly recommend the below specifications are considered either Apple Macintosh or Windows PC.

Computer recommendations:

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure

Students must complete the four core and eleven elective units listed.