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67 Weeks (approximately 18 months full-time)
Full-time (Part-time options also available)
Mid-year entry available
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Core unit
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Core unit
Realise a creative project
Core unit
Provide freelance services
Core unit
Manage media assets
Elective unit
Shoot different screen content
Elective unit
Edit digital content for fast turnaround
Elective unit
Record sound on location
Elective unit
Coordinate media production services and resources
Elective unit
Develop storylines and treatments
Elective unit
Write extended stories
Elective unit
Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
Elective unit
Create digital visual effects
Elective unit
Edit complex media productions
Elective unit
Refine digital art techniques
Elective unit
Undertake project work
Elective unit
Direct rehearsals of performers
Elective unit
Direct performers for screen productions
Elective unit
Direct cinematography for screen productions
Elective unit
Implement lighting designs
Elective unit
Perform primary and secondary colour correction
Elective unit
Create titles for screen productions
Elective unit
Common Questions
The Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51020) is an 18-month full-time program. Part-time study options are also available.
Yes, mid-year entry is available for the Diploma of Screen and Media. Students may also elect to study individual subjects offered in the course without completing the entire Diploma.
Yes, the Queensland School of Film and Television offers a Scholarship for school-leavers applying for the Diploma of Screen and Media Program. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in the Diploma of Screen and Media Program, be a current Year High School Graduate, be an Australian Citizen/resident, provide an Expression of Interest (up to 300 words), provide a Portfolio of Work, and have undertaken media related subjects. Selection is based on passion for film and television, goals, career objectives, and quality of portfolio.
Due to flexible payment plans, tuition fees are provided upon discussion with one of the QSFT staff. You can register your interest to receive a copy of the Fee Schedule or contact (07) 3392 7788 or email info@qsft.qld.edu.au for more information. Interest-free payment plans and extended payment instalment schedules via a 3rd party financial provider are also available.
Graduates of the Diploma of Screen and Media can pursue careers as Directors of Photography, Camera Operators, Gaffers, Assistant Directors, Art Directors, Directors, Producers, Editors, Editing Assistants, Sound Recordists, Post-Production Assistants, and Runners.
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