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Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51020)
Career-focused pathway training in film and media
The Diploma of Screen and Media is a nationally recognised qualification. Our training curriculum is individual-focused which covers the technical and creative skills recognised by the industry. The program emphasises practical learning and portfolio development, underpinning knowledge of digital content production.”
Essential learnings
Learn the basics
- Set Safety, protocol & etiquette
- Camera operations
- Editing essentials
- Sound production
- Digital asset management
- Business essentials for the Creative industries
- Provide creative services
- Production management
Practical trainings
Specialised pathways
Creative pathway
- Story development
- Scriptwriting
- Directing essentials
- Directing techniques
Technician pathway
- Digital content creation
- Multicam productions
- Cinematography
- Cinematic lighting
Post-production pathway
- Advanced editing
- Motion designs
- Visual effects
- Colour grading
Be job-ready
Portfolio and production experience
- Onset with industry professionals
- Event filming
- Digital content
- TV commercial
- Music video
- Short films
Extensive Portfolio
Extensive Portfolio
QSFT’s training content offers beyond the standard training package. We focus on your visual resume and presenting your ability to prospective employers
Individual-focused Training
Individual-focused Training
QSFT recognises individual differences in learners and adopts a learner-centred training method. Providing training plans to emphasise individual strengths to improve your chance of success
Real-world Experience
Real-world Experience
When it comes to learning, nothing beats real-world experiences. Through QSFT’s affiliation network, the training provides the opportunity to work on real projects with real clients
Industry Curriculum
Industry Curriculum
To keep up with the fast-paced environment, QSFT’s trainers and curriculum team are industry professionals who continue to practice and improve training content on a day-to-day basis
Couse outline
- Nationally recognised training qualification
- 18-month full-time training
- 15 units of study
- Face-to-face delivery
- Hands-on practical learning experience
- career-focused pathway training
- The program focuses on:
- portfolio development
- Networking
- Real-world experience
- Scholarship program available
- Mid-year entry available
- Part-time study mode available
- Payment plans and study loans available
Career opportunities
Film and screen
- Producer, line producer, production manager and production coordinator
- Director, assistant director, script supervisor and continuity
- Cinematographer, focus puller, camera assistant, data wrangler, lighting technician, grip, sound recordist
- Post-production producer, editor, assistant editor, motion graphic and visual effect artists, colourist
Advertising and media
- Creative producer
- Digital content creator
- Videographer
- Digital marketing specialist
Core units
CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
Elective units
CUAPOS412 Manage media assets
CUACAM411 Shoot different screen content
CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround
CUASOU410 Record sound on location
CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques
CUAPPM416 Coordinate media production services and resources
CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments
CUAWRT402 Write extended stories
CUACAM412 Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
CUAANM412 Create digital visual effects
CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers
CUADRT512 Direct performers for screen productions
CUACAM611 Direct rehearsals of performers
CUALGT412 Implement lighting designs
CUAPOS512 Perform primary and secondary colour correction
CUAANM413 Create titles for screen productions