Course Overview

About This Course

Gain hands‑on experience across all stages of screen production, including camera operation, sound recording, lighting, directing, scriptwriting, production management, multicamera vision switching, video editing and post‑production. Through immersive, project‑based learning, you'll design and produce your own short screen projects while working in a range of crew roles on multiple TAFE productions. Delivered in TAFE Queensland's state-of-the-art professional studios by industry‑connected educators, this advanced qualification prepares you for careers across film, television and digital content, including roles as film‑makers, editors, camera operators, production managers, digital content creators, sports broadcast crew or a range of film and video crew roles. With strong job growth forecast across Australia's screen and media sector, this course also offers expanding career opportunities or clear pathways into further study.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Mt Gravatt Campus, TAFE Queensland, Greater Brisbane

66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies
Recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology
If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths
School leavers must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
If you're under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply
TAFE at School applicants must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school; in some instances Year 10 students may be considered
The duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Camera Operator, Production Assistant, Videographer, Video Editor, Digital Content Creator, Assistant Director, Sound Recordist, Lighting Technician. Graduates are also prepared for roles as film‑makers, editors, camera operators, production managers, digital content creators, sports broadcast crew or a range of film and video crew roles.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

CUAIND412

Provide freelance services

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. This includes promoting self to potential clients, negotiating work arrangements, managing financial and business aspects of services, and undertaking strategic planning.

CUAIND512

Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge and monitor and manage own professional practice. This includes applying industry knowledge to research-based work activities, when interacting with others, and when engaging in professional practice in the music industry.

CUAPPR411

Realise a creative project

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with ideas and techniques to find an individual style or voice throughout a creative project that results in a completed work.

CUAPPR515

Establish and maintain safe creative practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the Diploma of Screen and Media?

This course offers industry specialisations for you to choose from: post-production, specialist make-up services, animation, gaming and visual effects, as well as screen and media with a focus on film and TV production. You can choose the specialisation that suits your interests and career goals.

How much does the Diploma of Screen and Media cost?

There are several fee options depending on your eligibility: Concession fee is $12,360 (for eligible students), Subsidised fee is $13,755 (for eligible government-funded students), Full fee is $18,420, TAFE at School Full Fee ranges from $5,800 to $11,600 (for high school students), and the International student fee is $22,600.

Can I study this course while still in high school?

Yes, through the TAFE at School Foundation Program you can complete select units from the Diploma of Screen and Media. These units count towards your QCE and provide direct credit into the full diploma, meaning you can fast-track your studies and gain real-world skills before you even finish school. You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school; in some instances Year 10 students may be considered.

What facilities will I have access to when studying this course?

Students learn pre and post video production skills in some of south east Queensland's best screen and media facilities. The course is delivered in TAFE Queensland's state-of-the-art professional studios by industry‑connected educators, with the latest technology and equipment to prepare you for an exciting career in screen and media.

What payment options are available for this course?

TAFE Queensland offers several payment options including a payment plan for students who have difficulty paying the full cost upfront, upfront payment of the full fee or student contribution amount, and a VET Student Loan (up to a $19,290 cap) for eligible full fee-paying students. Note that the Australian Government charges a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to tuition fees for VET Student Loans, and this is a debt that must be repaid. International students can pay via telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $45,000 to $58,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $58,000 to $80,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $80,000 to $110,000 per year

Career Paths

Film DirectorTelevision ProducerScreenwriterCinematographer / Director of PhotographyFilm and Video Editor

Key Skills

Cinematography and camera operation (including 4K and digital cinema systems)Screenwriting and narrative developmentDirecting and creative vision executionFilm and video editing using industry software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid)Sound recording, mixing, and sound design

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