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Diploma of Screen and Media


 National Code: CUA51020
 TAFE SA Code: TP01258


Description

Start your career in the exciting world of film and television with this comprehensive Diploma. Build the specialised screen production skills you need as you develop a sound theoretical knowledge base. Get vital hands-on experience working on a range of screen production and editing projects. Acquire skills in production of news, television, and an introduction to dramatic film production processes for a variety of commercial outcomes. Collaborate and build your skills with other enthusiastic film makers working in small production crews on industry-standard shoots and learn from staff with extensive real-world experience and strong industry networks.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51020)
    This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the film, television, radio and interactive media industries. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 11 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge 60
    Establish and maintain safe creative practice 40
    Provide freelance services 40
    Realise a creative project 90

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Direct television programs and segments 40
    Edit complex media productions 50
    Edit digital content for fast turnaround 30
    Edit sound 65
    Perform basic vision and sound editing 60
    Record sound on location 35
    Shoot different screen content 90
    Shoot material for screen productions 80
    Undertake project work 60
    Write extended stories 40

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Diploma of Screen and Media
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