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Advanced Diploma Program in Film and Television Production
TAFE SA Code: CP00099

Incorporating: Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA60620)
2025 start

Description

Find your future in the exciting world of film, television, and screen production with this comprehensive Advanced Diploma. Work as a producer, director, screen writer, cinematographer or in postproduction as a picture editor. Take your ideas from concept to the screen shooting in a myriad of cinematic locations, with professional actors. Advance your skills in key specialisations such as script writing, cinematography, directing and sound design. Graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to take your place in the dynamic screen industry.

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12 months 

Full Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide College of the Arts

904307

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time Full Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Diploma of Screen and Media
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This is a full time course and you will spend a significant amount of time in self directed study and activities off campus.

Industry Conditions and Skills
It is important that you understand and have the following:

  • Basic knowledge of the different roles within the film and television industry
  • Ability to work in a team crewing for film and television shoots using good communication, social, collaboration and teamwork skills
  • A good level of physical fitness for handling required equipment and meeting the expectations required by industry in job roles
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Initiative regarding planning, organising and meeting needs of study
  • Problem resolution skills
  • Interest in working with people to achieve individual as well as team orientated goals

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Minimum 500GB external drive (storage of student files)

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$3,142
$6,283
Concession
$2,369
$4,738
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$9,064
$18,128

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Story telling through moving images is an art form that is becoming increasingly popular. Graduates are equipped to gain employment at production and creation of media content suitable for film, TV and video production. Qualifications in Screen and Media will provide graduates with skills and knowledge to be able to communicate via the screen for both film and television production. Employment opportunities may include producer; director; screen writer; cinematographer; production manager; coordinator picture or sound editor.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Skills Covered

    Advanced Diploma Program in Film and Television Production
    This course equips graduates with specific skills in their preferred area, and the comprehensive skills required for today's screen industry. Students will further advance their skills in their specialist areas within television and film production. This includes writing for the screen, producing / production management, cinematography and directing for film & television, as well as post production practices. Develop advanced skills in location based short dramas & documentaries & studio set based television production. 4 core units plus 12 electives.

    Qualification/Certification

    Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

    Qualification TAFE SA Code National Code
    Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media TP01259 CUA60620

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Engage in the business of creative practice 80
    Establish and maintain safe creative practice 40
    Evolve ideas for professional creative work 50
    Work professionally in the creative arts industry 70

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Collaborate with editors during post-production 50
    Develop sound designs 50
    Direct cinematography for screen productions 50
    Direct performers for screen productions 50
    Direct rehearsals of performers 50
    Direct screen production crews 50
    Edit scripts 50
    Establish creative vision for screen productions 50
    Implement sound designs 50
    Manage locations for media productions 40
    Realise productions 250
    Write scripts 50

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Advanced Diploma Program in Film and Television Production
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