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QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Screen and Media


 National Code: CUA31020
 TAFE SA Code: TP01220


2025 start

Description

Begin your screen and media career with this foundational qualification. You’ll develop a range of skills across design, 3D modelling, 2D animation and digital imaging. Study online via video conferencing one day a week with a lecturer there to guide you. Graduate prepared for an entry-level position in this exciting future-facing industry or build on your skills with further study.

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Duration
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9 months 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Online

604000

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.
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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

  • No course admission requirements
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)

  • You are encouraged to attend all classes which may be face to face, on-campus or as a virtual classroom.
  • Online delivery is over nine months with 1 day a week of online class attendance required.
  • Blended delivery is over six months with two days a week of either classroom based or online classes.

Industry Conditions and Skills

  • intermediate computer skills
  • good communication, collaboration and teamwork skills
  • interested in working with people

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • webcam, microphone and a computer with at least 8gb of RAM and stable internet access.
  • Online students will be given a list of freeware to download.

Fees

Total Fees for the 9 month course
Subsidised
$2,441
Concession
$1,744
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
$8,044

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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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Graduates may find employment in an assisting role in a variety of creative industries.

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Screen and Media (CUA31020)
    This Screen and Media foundation course prepares you for advanced study in design visual effects and post production. Learn skills in industry standard software; 3D Modelling (including MAYA), Photoshop and After Effects. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 3 core units and 8 elective units.

    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
    Apply critical thinking to a team environment 40
    Apply work health and safety practices 30
    Work effectively in the creative arts industry 50

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply simple modelling techniques 50
    Create 2D digital animations 35
    Create visual design components 30
    Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context 30
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 60
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms 60
    Prepare video assets 30
    Produce digital images 50

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Certificate III in Screen and Media
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