Develop your career in the art, design, screen and media industries. Learn creative and technical skills such as 3D modelling, web design, video editing and production, and both motion and sound design to produce innovative projects.

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media is offered in three streams:

• games development
• video and motion graphics
• web and mobile media

• Location:
  City Flinders, Industry and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CUF60107
• Duration:
  1.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Games Development

• programmer
• computer-based graphic designer
• web and games developer
• animator
• games programmer and tester
• games producer/director
• technical artist/3D artist

Video and Motion Graphics

• assistant editor
• production assistant
• motion designer
• studio assistant
• 3D visualiser
• new media content producer
• digital artist
• DVD designer

Web and Mobile Media

• junior web designer and developer
• junior flash developer
• social media manager
• online and mobile content creator/manager
• freelancer
• interface designer
• touch screen/kiosk interface designer
• digital artist
• teacher

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media gives students the highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills needed to integrate media and manage digital technology across industry sectors. Students produce digital media and games product while learning how to develop and manage creative concepts to project completion. Adaptability and the importance of design principles underpin the training. Students are encouraged to try out new ideas and to produce innovative and exciting projects. Students develop skills in game design and development, digital video production, web design and development, 2D design, interactive media, 3D animation and electronic art.

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media incorporates either the Diploma of Screen & Media or the Diploma of Interactive Media, depending on which specialist stream is selected (Games Development, Video & Motion Graphics or Web & Digital Media).

On successful completion of this course students will be eligible to graduate with both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualification. Students have the opportunity to exit after 12 months with the Diploma qualification if desired.

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media comprises of 16 units (2 core units plus 14 elective units) that have been selected from the CUF07 Training Package.

The list below contains all core and elective units that comprise this program. All units must be completed to graduate with the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media qualification.

Common Units
All students will complete

• Ensure a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS509A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Establish Networks

  Unit code

  BSBREL401A

• Collaborate in a Creative Process

  Unit code

  BSBCRT402A

• Make a Presentation

  Unit code

  BSBCMM401A

• Originate and Develop Concepts

  Unit code

  BSBCRT501A

• Research and Apply Concepts and Theories of Creativity

  Unit code

  BSBCRT601A

• Design Interaction

  Unit code

  CUFDIG506A

• Develop Sound Designs

  Unit code

  CUSSOU501A

• Build and Sustain an Innovative Work Environment

  Unit code

  BSBINN502A

• Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP501A

• Design Elearning Resources

  Unit code

  CUFDIG503A

• Design Games

  Unit code

  CUFDIG504A

• Design Animation and Digital Visual Effects

  Unit code

  CUFANM503A

• Develop and Implement a Business Plan

  Unit code

  BSBMGT617A

• Implement Sound Designs

  Unit code

  CUSSOU503A

Games Development Stream

• Create 3D Digital Character Animation

  Unit code

  CUFANM501A

• Create 3D Digital Environments

  Unit code

  CUFANM502A

• Design Digital Simulations

  Unit code

  CUFDIG507A

• Design Information Architecture

  Unit code

  CUFDIG505A

• Design Web Environments

  Unit code

  CUFDIG502A

• Develop and Evaluate E-Learning Resources

  Unit code

  TAADES504B

• Develop a Marketing Plan

  Unit code

  BSBMKG609A

Web and Digital Media Stream

• Write Persuasive Copy

  Unit code

  BSBWRT501A

• Design Web Environments

  Unit code

  CUFDIG502A

• Develop Storylines and Treatments

  Unit code

  CUFWRT501A

• Implement Sound Designs

  Unit code

  CUSSOU503A

• Develop a Marketing Plan

  Unit code

  BSBMKG609A

• Design Information Architecture

  Unit code

  CUFDIG505A

• Design Digital Simulations

  Unit code

  CUFDIG507A

• Develop and Evaluate E-Learning Resources

  Unit code

  TAADES504B

Video & Motion Graphic Stream

• Write Persuasive Copy

  Unit code

  BSBWRT501A

• Direct Cinematography for Screen Productions

  Unit code

  CUFCAM601A

• Develop Storylines and Treatments

  Unit code

  CUFWRT501A

• Implement Sound Designs

  Unit code

  CUSSOU503A

• Write Scripts

  Unit code

  CUFWRT601A

• Edit Complex Screen Productions

  Unit code

  CUFPOS501A

• Create 3D Digital Environments

  Unit code

  CUFANM502A

• Identify and Interpret Compliance Requirements

  Unit code

  BSBCOM501B

• Research and Design E-Learning Resources

  Unit code

  TAADES503B

• Year 12: VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Relevant industry experience and written application and portfolio
• Other: Written application and portfolio