Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-03 | - |
Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive foundation in the creative arts industry, covering core aspects such as professional practice, safety, business, and idea development. Students can choose from a range of elective units to specialize in areas such as animation, cinematography, directing, and sound design. The program prepares graduates for careers in various roles within the creative arts industry, including editor, camera operator, and production designer.
Program Outline
Outline:
Core Units:
- Work professionally in the creative arts industry
- Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- Engage in the business of creative practice
- Evolve ideas for professional creative work
Elective Units:
- Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
- Direct cinematography for screen productions
- Direct performers for screen productions
- Establish creative vision for screen productions
- Direct screen production crews
- Develop lighting designs
- Perform primary and secondary colour correction
- Collaborate in professional creative projects
- Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
- Extend cultural research expertise
Careers:
- Editor
- Camera Operator
- 1st Assistant Director
- Production Designer
- Production designer
- Sound Recordist
Swinburne University of Technology
Overview:
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university located in Melbourne, Australia. It is known for its strong industry connections and focus on real-world learning experiences. Swinburne offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as vocational education and training. The university is also a leader in online education, providing flexible learning options for students.
Services Offered:
Swinburne offers a comprehensive range of services to support students, including:
Student support services:
This includes academic support, health and wellbeing services, financial advice, and support for international students.Work integrated learning:
Swinburne provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experience through placements, internships, and industry-linked projects.Study abroad:
Students can choose to study abroad at one of Swinburne's partner universities.Careers and employment services:
Swinburne offers career advice, job search assistance, and workshops to help students prepare for their future careers.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Swinburne provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for students. The university has a strong focus on student engagement and offers a range of clubs, societies, and events. Students can also enjoy access to a variety of facilities, including a library, sports facilities, and student accommodation.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry connections:
Swinburne has strong partnerships with industry, providing students with access to real-world learning opportunities.Work integrated learning:
Swinburne's guaranteed work integrated learning program ensures that students gain valuable industry experience.Innovative learning:
Swinburne is a leader in online education and uses innovative technologies to deliver its courses.World-class facilities:
Swinburne has state-of-the-art facilities, including the Australian Synchrotron and the Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre.Research with impact:
Swinburne's researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact through their work.Academic Programs:
Swinburne offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Aviation
Built Environment and Architecture
Business
Design
Education
Engineering
Film and Television
Games and Animation
Health
Information Technology
Law
Media and Communication
Nursing
Psychology
Science
Trades and Apprenticeships
Other:
Swinburne is a leading university in Australia and is recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and student success. The university is also committed to sustainability and social responsibility.
Entry Requirements:
- Successful completion of relevant diploma level qualification.
- Applicants with 18 months full-time relevant industry experience can provide a CV and submit a portfolio of work demonstrating evidence of the following skills/knowledge:
- preproduction for screen and media, concept development and script writing
- stages of production in the screen and media industry including WH&S industry practices
- sound knowledge of HD camera and related equipment
- sound production and sound recording
- video recording and editing.
- Applicants need to have completed CUAPPR515 - Maintain Safe Creative Practice (or equivalent unit)
- Applicants that do not hold CUAPPR515 - Maintain Safe Creative Practice (or equivalent unit) must undertake this unit from the Diploma of Screen & Media - Animation in order to successfully complete the Advanced Diploma qualifications.
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
