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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
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- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media is offered in three streams:
- games development
- video and motion graphics
- web and mobile media
Adaptability and the importance of design principles underpin our approach. We focus on encouraging students to try out new ideas and to produce innovative and exciting projects.
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Careers
Our graduates can find employment in various career areas:
Video and Motion Graphics
- Assistant Editors
- Production Assistants
- Motion Designers
- Studio Assistants
- 3D Visualisers
- New Media Content Producers
- Digital artists
- DVD Designers
Web and Mobile Media
- Junior Web designers and developers
- Junior Flash developers
- Social media managers
- Online and mobile content creators / managers
- Freelancers
- Interface designers
- Touch screen / kiosk interface designers
- Digital artists
- Teachers
Games Development
- programmers
- computer-based graphic designers
- web and games developers
- animators
- games programmers and testers
- games producer/directors
- technical artists/3D artists
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.
TAFE to Undergraduate
You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media:
Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries
- You may get over a year of credit.
Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries
- You may get over a year of credit.
Bachelor of Communication
- You may get over a year of credit.
Bachelor of Communication
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Bachelor of Interactive Media
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Bachelor of Interactive Media
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- St Albans, City Flinders and Industry
- Faculty
- Faculty of Workforce Development
- School
- School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
- Duration
- 1.5 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus , Industry
- Course code
- CUF60107
Course Structure
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.
Units and electives
Common Units
All students will complete
Core
- Ensure a Safe Workplace [BSBOHS509A]
- Manage Projects [BSBPMG510A]
- Establish Networks [BSBREL401A]
- Collaborate in a Creative Process [BSBCRT402A]
- Make a Presentation [BSBCMM401A]
- Originate and Develop Concepts [BSBCRT501A]
- Research and Apply Concepts and Theories of Creativity [BSBCRT601A]
Elective
- Design Interaction [CUFDIG506A]
- Develop Sound Designs [CUSSOU501A]
- Build and Sustain an Innovative Work Environment [BSBINN502A]
- Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements [CUFCMP501A]
- Design Elearning Resources [CUFDIG503A]
- Design Games [CUFDIG504A]
- Design Animation and Digital Visual Effects [CUFANM503A]
- Develop and Implement a Business Plan [BSBMGT617A]
- Implement Sound Designs [CUSSOU503A]
Games Development Stream
- Create 3D Digital Character Animation [CUFANM501A]
- Create 3D Digital Environments [CUFANM502A]
- Design Digital Simulations [CUFDIG507A]
- Design Information Architecture [CUFDIG505A]
- Design Web Environments [CUFDIG502A]
- Develop and Evaluate E-Learning Resources [TAADES504B]
- Develop a Marketing Plan [BSBMKG609A]
Web and Digital Media Stream
- Write Persuasive Copy [BSBWRT501A]
- Design Web Environments [CUFDIG502A]
- Develop Storylines and Treatments [CUFWRT501A]
- Implement Sound Designs [CUSSOU503A]
- Develop a Marketing Plan [BSBMKG609A]
- Design Information Architecture [CUFDIG505A]
- Design Digital Simulations [CUFDIG507A]
- Develop and Evaluate E-Learning Resources [TAADES504B]
Video & Motion Graphic Stream
- Write Persuasive Copy [BSBWRT501A]
- Direct Cinematography for Screen Productions [CUFCAM601A]
- Develop Storylines and Treatments [CUFWRT501A]
- Implement Sound Designs [CUSSOU503A]
- Write Scripts [CUFWRT601A]
- Edit Complex Screen Productions [CUFPOS501A]
- Create 3D Digital Environments [CUFANM502A]
- Identify and Interpret Compliance Requirements [BSBCOM501B]
- Research and Design E-Learning Resources [TAADES503B]
Admission information
- TAFE: Not applicable
- Year 12: VCE or equivalent
- International: IELTS 5.5
- Mature: Relevant industry experience and written application and portfolio
- Other: Written application and portfolio
Course objectives
Participants gaining this qualification develop the skills to design interactive games, animation and web technologies for the games, film and media industries. Adaptability and the importance of design principles underpin our approach. We focus on encouraging students to try out new ideas and to produce innovative and exciting projects.
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.
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Workforce Development for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- School of Information Technology and Creative Industries | Phone: +61 3 9919 1583 | Email: ci@vu.edu.au
Interview Application form for 2011
Folio Requirements for 2011
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