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Diploma of Screen and Media

VCUF50107  071471C



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Fee*
1 Year/s Prahran (Term 1) A$14,450 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Diploma of Screen and Media is available in two streams: Film and Television and Integrated Journalism.

This course forms the first year of a two year program, the second year being the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Film and Television
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, and produce work for film, television and the digital media industries.

Integrated Journalism
Students will develop a general understanding of the relationship between the media and community, society and industry, while learning practical production and presentation skills in multi-platform (radio, TV, print and online) journalism. The course covers new digital production techniques, writing persuasive copy, conducting interviews, producing and coordinating television programs and exploring issues on radio.

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Film and Television
This course aims to train students to:
  • demonstrate an understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts in relation to film production;
  • apply sound technical skills and knowledge to the production of film;
  • transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations;
  • work successfully in a group to plan and produce film.
Integrated Journalism
Students develop a general understanding of the community, social and industry related aspects of the media and practical production and presentation skills in multi-platform (radio, TV, print and online) journalism.

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Students must complete five core units and ten streamed units. This course forms the first year of a two year program, the second year being the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media.

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Core Units
BSBCMM401A  Make a presentation
Prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
 
BSBCRT402A  Collaborate in a creative process
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collaborate in a creative process.

BSBOHS509A  Ensure a safe workplace
Establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation's occupational health and safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and programs in relation to the film industry work sites.
 
BSBPMG510A  Manage projects
Manage a straightforward project or section of a larger project. This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project.

BSBREL401A  Establish networks
Develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks. Relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.

Film and Television
BCRT403A  Explore the history and social impact of creativity
BDES403A  Develop and extend design skills and practice
SOU22A  Implement sound design
TEM03C  Establish and manage production requirements and resources
WRT601A  Write scripts
CAM401A  Shoot a wide range of television content
CAM404A  Pull focus
LGT401A  Implement lighting designs
DIG403A  Design user interfaces
PPM502A  Write pre-production safety reports

Integrated Journalism
BSBCRT501A  Originate and develop concepts
BSBWRT501A  Write persuasive copy
CUFAIR401A  Conduct interviews
VPAU053  Produce and scan complex digital images for reproduction
CUFBRD401A  Coordinate television transmission operations
CUFPPM401A  Produce programs and program segments
CUFIND401A  Provide services on a freelance basis
CUFAIR501A  Explore issues on air
CUETEM08B  Realise productions
CUFRES401A  Conduct research

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Swinburne offers International Exchange programs as well as other Education Abroad programs to help internationalise your degree.
 
International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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Film and Television
Employment may be found in the film and television industry or as independent producers, directors, editors and special effects developers.

Integrated Journalism
Upon successfully completion students will be able to work as a journalist within radio, TV and online.  Students will also be able to write online articles and undertake photo journalism assignments within their chosen field.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Folio and Interview.

Folio Information
When selecting pieces for your folio, choose a suitable amount for viewing within ten minutes.

Your folio may contain:
  • a show reel (VHS or DVD); and/or
  • a minimum of 5 recent works in any two (or more) of the following media: painting, drawing, photography, animation, storyboards, sound, visual concepts, 3D, digital media or print; and/or
  • scripts or treatments of recent works (these works may or may not have been produced) Note: you also should have pre-production (development) work/folio for at least one piece of finished work.
Very large 2D and/or 3D works should be presented as photographs or slides.  A G5 Macintosh computer (with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) and PC Laptop (with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) will be available for the presentation of screen based digital works.  Please no Mini DV tapes.

For more details, see the portfolio submission guidelines on our How to Apply page.

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Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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