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Course Overview
Get hands-on, industry-focused training for technical roles in film, TV and digital media. The Diploma of Technical Screen Production offers a direct, practice-based pathway into film, television and digital media careers.
Developed in close collaboration with industry, the diploma will equip you with the technical and professional skills required for entry-level crew roles across the screen production industry.
Highlights of studying the Diploma of Technical Screen Production
Train in purpose-built facilities at Griffith Film School, with access to professional cameras, lighting, sound and production gear.
Gain experience rotating through crew roles such as camera assistant, boom operator, lighting assistant, production runner and art department assistant.
Master essential production skills including set safety, crew protocols, location logistics, and technical operations.
Learn from experienced screen practitioners and industry mentors.
Complete a capstone course that places you in crew rotations on set, simulating the workflow of professional screen productions to build confidence and practical capabilities.
Industry-focused training that leads to real opportunities
The Diploma of Technical Screen Production responds directly to industry demand and the national shortage of trained screen crew. You'll gain valuable on-set experience, build your technical toolkit, and develop the teamwork and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in fast-paced production environments.
This diploma is ideal if you're seeking immediate employment in the screen sector, whether that's freelance, studio-based, or location-based productions across Australia's rapidly expanding screen industry.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
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AccreditedCommon Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$38,499, which includes a tuition fee of AU$37,500 and a non-tuition fee of AU$999.
The course has a duration of 52 weeks and is offered at Griffith University's Brisbane City campus in Queensland.
The Diploma of Technical Screen Production falls under the broad field of Creative Arts, with a narrow field of Communication and Media Studies and a detailed field of Audio Visual Studies.
No. To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater. This diploma does not meet those criteria as it is a Diploma-level qualification with a 52-week duration.
The course is delivered at Griffith University's Brisbane City campus in Queensland, at a location owned and operated by the provider (CRICOS Provider Code: 00233E).
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