Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this program is 1 Semester.
Intake
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up and shoot different screen content using professional camera equipment in a single camera environment.
The course applies to those who usually work without supervision, either as employees of a production house or as freelancers on assignment. Individuals often need to collaborate with producers, directors, and production professionals to achieve the camera, sound, and lighting outcomes of the shoot.
Career opportunities
Completion of this program will equip students with advanced skills that may assist career development in producing screen content for areas such as:
>Content designers
>Screen producers
>Filmmakers
>Social media producers
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this program include, but are not limited to, CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts, or qualifications in Screen and Media.
Fees
Fee-Free TAFE: eligible NT government supported students who apply between 1 January and 31 March 2023 will have tuition fees waived if completed before June 2024.
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $525.00, and for students who are not eligible is $1,875.00.
International VET Package
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Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To achieve the vocational training program VTP418 - Screen Media a total of two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below.
Course structure
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 150.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
CUACAM411 | Shoot different screen content | 90 |
CUASOU415 | Record sound | 60 |
Total nominal hours for the training program | 150 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There are no entry requirements for this qualification required by the Training Package, however CDU requires students to:
- Have access to a basic production kit, including a sound recording device, vision recording device and a lighting device.
- Undertake an LLN assessment to determine individuals support requirements, if applicable.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina
Study Mode: Online
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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