Certificate II in Creative Industries – Screen & Media
Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students
National course code: CUA20220
Want to learn how to create media content? With a focus on media design, production and promotion, you’ll develop your storytelling, planning, and communication skills to create a dynamic media product. The Certificate II in Creative Industries is a stepping stone into further study in screen and media, communication design, digital media and more.
- Wantirna campus
- One year part-time
- Wednesday 9.30am–3.30pm
- Classroom/online delivery
- Materials fee: Year 1=$100
Units of competency
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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CUADES202 | Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | 30 | Elective |
CUAACD101 | Use basic drawing techniques | 50 | Elective |
CUADIG212 | Develop digital imaging skills | 50 | Elective |
CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 30 | Compulsory |
BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Compulsory |
CUAACD201 | Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | 60 | Elective |
CUADES201 | Follow a design process | 50 | Elective |
CUAIND211 | Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 20 | Compulsory |
CUASOU212 | Perform basic sound editing | 30 | Elective |
CUACAM211 | Assist with basic camera shoots | 30 | Elective |
Total nominal hours | 390 |
Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, students will:
- VCE: be eligible for up to three units of credit towards their VCE at Units 1 and 2 level.
- Qualification: be eligible for the award of CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries.
Complementary studies include Art/Studio Arts, Information Technology, Media Studies, and Visual Communication and Design.
Career opportunities include games developer, graphic designer, media editor, media producer, multimedia developer, photographer, publisher and digital designer.
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*Course not offered by Swinburne University of Technology
How to apply for VET Delivered to Secondary Students
Essentially, we’re in partnership with you and your school. You speak to your school and they coordinate your application with Swinburne. Seek out your school’s VET or careers coordinator for course recommendations and discuss your options. Then, when you’ve decided on a VDSS course that fits, your school will forward your application directly to us.
To be eligible for consideration for a VDSS program you must be currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.
You’ll receive notification from your school about the outcome of your application. Successful? More information about enrolment will follow.
If there is greater demand than course places available, you’ll be placed on a waiting list. So, take note of our key application dates to allow time for your school-endorsed application to get to us.
Please refer to Swinburne's policies and regulations for student rights and responsibilities while on campus.
Course costs
The costs associated with Swinburne VDSS programs is invoiced directly to schools. For more information on course costs, it’s best to contact your school’s VET or careers coordinator.
2025 key dates
Applications | |
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First round applications open | Wednesday 14 August 2024 |
First round applications close | Wednesday 11 September 2024 |
Schools notified | Friday 11 October 2024 |
Late applications open | Monday14 October 2024 |
Late applications close | Wednesday 6 November 2024 |
Note: These dates are indicative only.
Enrolment and Orientation
Orientation for courses at Wantirna campus and Croydon campus is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024.
When you’ve completed your enrolment and we’ve seen you on campus for orientation, you’ll attend Swinburne one day per week for training while continuing at your secondary school.
Courses commence Wednesday 5 February 2025.
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Contact the VET Delivered to Secondary Students team
Have questions? If you would like more information about Swinburne's Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students, please call us on 1300 275 794 or email VETDSS@swinburne.edu.au