Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
14 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $17,000 - $26,750, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $17,000 - $26,750
- Course length
- 11 mo - 2 yr
- Providers
- 14 providers
- Cities
- 5 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $13,140 - $30,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
CUA60620 · Communication and Media Studies, n.f.d.
What it prepares you for
The national register links it to 10 job titles, listed below.
You complete 4 core units.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a wide range of screen, media and entertainment industry roles, including film, television, radio, production, presentation, specialist make-up services and interactive media environments.
They apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include animation designer, screen writer, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer (film and television), director, specialist make-up artist (creative), music director, program director, promotions and marketing manager, digital content manager, production manager, account executive, head of creative, and news director.
What you study
4 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
- CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- CUAPPR613Engage in the business of creative practice
- CUAPPR615Evolve ideas for professional creative work
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Director of Photography
Directors of Photography oversee the artistic and technical aspects of the appearance of films and television productions, such as movement, colour and composition of the recorded image. They work closely with the Director to achieve a particular visual scheme or mood, and supervise the lighting and camera crews on set. They may have post-production responsibilities such as editing work or colour manipulation.
Special Effects Designer
Special Effects Designers design the special effects needed for a production. They determine special effects requirements, and devise visual schemes and elements and technical strategies for realising them.
Artistic Director
Artistic Directors oversee and develop the creative direction of arts organisations. They hire key creative personnel, including artists, performers and directors; select productions or displays; and work with the board of directors to realise an organisation's creative aims. They may also have hands-on creative duties such as directing productions.
Games Designer
Game Designers develop the layout, concept and gameplay of a video or computer game. This may include playfield design, specification writing, and entry of numeric properties that balance and tune the gameplay.
Radio Station Manager
Radio Station Managers are responsible for the financial and general management of the station. They supervise staff and volunteers, market the station, and implement culturally appropriate radio programming as directed by the board of directors.
Animation Designer
Animation Designers devise and create visual elements and schemes for animated productions. Depending on the size of the production, they may create concepts, produce animation, or supervise Animators.
Producer (Film and Television)Screen WriterDirectorBroadcast Technical Officer+4 more roles
Registration and next steps
- Licensing/Regulatory Information
- Qualification
- No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
- 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.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IVCertificate IV in Screen and Media6 providersAUD $6,570 - $14,400
- 02DiplomaDiploma in Media and Communication1 providerAUD $43,500
- 03Advanced Diploma · This courseAdvanced Diploma of Screen and Media14 providersAUD $17,000 - $26,750
- 04Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Media and Communication9 providersAUD $95,600 - $127,500
- 05Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Media (Honours)3 providersAUD $41,300
- 06Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication3 providersAUD $17,475 - $21,500
- 07Grad. DiplomaGraduate Diploma in Communication2 providersAUD $33,000
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