Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - CUA60620

Melbourne Polytechnic

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a wide range of screen, media and entertainment industry roles, including film, television, radio, production, presentation, specialist make-up services and interactive media environments.They apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include animation designer, screen writer, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer (film and television), director, specialist make-up artist (creative), music director, program director, promotions and marketing manager, digital content manager, production manager, account executive, head of creative, and news director. Licensing/Regulatory Information QualificationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

Subjects

  • Implement sound designs
  • Write scripts
  • Operate master control
  • Design digital simulations
  • Design and apply special make-up effects
  • Work professionally in the creative arts industry
  • Develop and maintain strategic business networks
  • Develop strategies for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
  • Manage personal and professional development
  • Provide leadership across the organisation
  • Design games
  • Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
  • Realise production designs
  • Manage small-scale live productions
  • Manage locations for media productions
  • Edit scripts
  • Design e-learning resources
  • Manage production of sound recordings
  • Design and apply specialised make-up
  • Design interactions
  • Establish creative vision for screen productions
  • Undertake organisational training needs analysis
  • Manage interactive media productions
  • Evolve ideas for professional creative work
  • Establish innovative work environments
  • Engage in the business of creative practice
  • Collaborate on the design of broadcasting facilities
  • Make moulds and casts
  • Direct screen production crews
  • Design events
  • Direct rehearsals of performers
  • Manage production of sound designs
  • Design digital applications
  • Establish and maintain safe creative practice
  • Write persuasive copy
  • Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
  • Direct cinematography for screen productions
  • Perform primary and secondary colour correction
  • Lead innovative thinking and practice
  • Design information architecture
  • Direct performers for screen productions
  • Collaborate in professional creative projects
  • Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
  • Develop marketing plans
  • Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
  • Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
  • Originate a body of independent creative work
  • Devise camera coverage
  • Develop storylines and treatments
  • Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
  • Plan and manage post-production activities
  • Develop organisational marketing strategy
  • Lead and manage organisational change
  • Collaborate with editors during post-production
  • Audition and select performers
  • Develop organisational strategies
  • Refine sculptural techniques
  • Manage market research
  • Make wigs and hairpieces
  • Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects
  • Develop and implement business plans
  • Develop lighting designs
  • Plan and manage pre-production activities
  • Review and maintain organisation's digital presence
  • Coordinate testing of interactive media products
  • Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets
  • Develop sustainability of own professional practice
  • Manage people performance
  • Design, apply and remove make-up
  • Develop sound designs
  • Realise productions
  • Originate and develop concepts

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Fairfield International: $18,600 No
  • Full-time : 12 months

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