Diploma of Screen and Media

CUA51020

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $15099

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

1 Year is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 28 training provider(s).

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, gaming and digital effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, and content creation environments.

They apply technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have technical and theoretical knowledge, with depth in some areas in a field of work.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include director (film and television), technical director, master control operator, editor, content creator, sound designer, radio station manager, specialist make-up artist (creative), director of photography, instructional designer, editor (film and television), artistic director, production manager (film and television), lighting designer (productions), interface designer, special effects designer, animation designer, assistant film producer, information architect, lead animator, roto artist, compositor, compositing supervisor, motion graphics artist, editor, motion capture artist, 3D animator, 3D modeller, texture artist, concept artist.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work

The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:

  • CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
  • CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
  • CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
  • CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
  • National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work

    Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.

    Units of competency in qualification

    Some 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.

    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Creative Arts field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

    Sales Workers

    21.9%

    Sales Workers
    Professionals

    21.5%

    Professionals
    Community and Personal Service Workers

    20.9%

    Community and Personal Service Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

    Retail Trade

    23.4%

    Retail Trade
    Accommodation and Food Services

    22.1%

    Accommodation and Food Services
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    9.5%

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    Subsidised Training

    The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
    Select a state or territory for more information.

    VET Student Loans

    This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

    The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.



    Career Information

    Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


    Creative Arts and Culture Career Pathway

    Diploma of Screen and Media is in the Creative Arts Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Creative Arts and Culture.


    Stream

    Dance
    Musical Theatre
    Community Theatre and Events
    Music Industry
    Visual Arts
    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
    Live Production and Services
    Arts Administration and Services
    Design

    Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".



    Australian Apprenticeships


    Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

    This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

     


    Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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