Take the next step in your career by acquiring practical and theoretical knowledge in the media industry. You will learn a broad range of skills such as 3D modelling, sound editing, lighting and presenting radio programs.

This course is taught as part of VETiS (VET in Schools).

• Location:
  City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson, Industry and St Albans
• Other locations:

  VETiS - Auspiced to Secondary Schools and on campus

• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CUF30107
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• archival media technician
• camera/lighting assistant
• community radio program maker/presenter
• editing assistant
• interactive media author assistant
• media production assistant

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

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator in the film, television, radio or digital media industries who applies a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

This course is six months Full Time and up to two years Part-time.

To achieve this qualification students are required to complete 3 core units plus 8 elective units selected from the following list.

VETiS Completion Requirements only

To obtain the Certificate III in Media Students must successfully complete a minimum of 10 core units and 2 elective units in accordance with the package rules specified in CUF07 Training Package and the VCAA as outlined below.

CUF30107 Year 1 - Units 1-2

Core units BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

Select TWO elective units (To a minimum of 80 hours) CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication BSBDES201A Follow a design process

CUF30107 Year 2 - Units 3-4

Core units CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets CUFDIG304A Create visual design components

To obtain the Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media), students must successfully complete a minimum of 6 core units, 2 specialist units and 2 elective units in accordance with the package rules specified in CUF07 Training Package and the VCAA as outlined below.

CUF20107 Year 1 - Units 1-2

Core units BSBCRT101A Apply critical thinking techniques CUFIND201A Develop and Apply Creative arts industry knowledge BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

TWO specialist units CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

TWO elective units BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills BSBDES201A Follow a design process

Incorporating both Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) and Certificate III in Media

• Develop and Extend Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

  Unit code

  BSBCRT301A

• Work Effectively in the Screen and Media Industries

  Unit code

  CUFIND301A

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Apply Critical Thinking Techniques

  Unit code

  BSBCRT101A

• Produce and Prepare Photo Images

  Unit code

  CUFDIG303A

• Create 2D Digital Animations

  Unit code

  CUFANM301A

• Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 2D Form

  Unit code

  BSBDES302A

• Prepare Video Assets

  Unit code

  CUFDIG301A

• Author Interactive Sequences

  Unit code

  CUFDIG302A

• Create Visual Design Components

  Unit code

  CUFDIG304A

• Write Content for a Range of Media

  Unit code

  CUFWRT301A

• Develop and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge

  Unit code

  CUFIND201A

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Work Effectively With Others

  Unit code

  BSBWOR203A

• Use Multimedia

  Unit code

  CULLB307C

• Create and Test a CD-ROM / DVD

  Unit code

  ICPMM296A

• Assist With Sound Recordings

  Unit code

  CUSSOU201A

• Maintain Interactive Content

  Unit code

  CUFDIG201A

• Collect and Organise Content for Broadcast or Publication

  Unit code

  CUFRES201A

• Create 3D Digital Models

  Unit code

  CUFANM303A

• Prepare Audio Assets

  Unit code

  CUFSOU301A

• Follow a Design Process

  Unit code

  BSBDES201A

• Produce Drawings to Represent and Communicate the Concept

  Unit code

  CUVCOR08B

• Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications

  Unit code

  ICAU3126B

• Implement Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP301A

Additional Industry Electives

• Perform Basic Transmission Operations

  Unit code

  CUFBRD301A

• Provide Production Support for Television Productions

  Unit code

  CUFBRD302A

• Prepare Video Material for Television Transmission

  Unit code

  CUFBRD303A

• Assist With a Basic Camera Shoot

  Unit code

  CUFCAM201A

• Shoot Material for Screen Productions

  Unit code

  CUFCAM301A

• Rig Camera Infrastructure

  Unit code

  CUFCAM302A

• Apply a General Knowledge of Lighting to Work Activities

  Unit code

  CUFLGT101A

• Prepare, Install and Test Lighting Equipment

  Unit code

  CUFLGT301A

• Record and Operate Standard Lighting Cues

  Unit code

  CUFLGT302A

• Install and Operate Follow Spots

  Unit code

  CUFLGT303A

• Operate Floor Electrics

  Unit code

  CUFLGT304A

• Perform Basic Vision and Sound Editing

  Unit code

  CUFPOS201A

• Plan and Prepare Programs

  Unit code

  CUFPPM301A

• Compile Audio Material for Broadcast

  Unit code

  CUFSOU302A

• Develop Techniques for Presenting Information on Radio

  Unit code

  CUFAIR201A

• Present Radio Programs

  Unit code

  CUFAIR301A

• Perform Basic Sound Editing

  Unit code

  CUFSOU204A

• Mix Sound in a Broadcasting Environment

  Unit code

  CUSSOU202A

• Maintain Financial Records

  Unit code

  BSBFIA301A

• Work Effectively With Diversity

  Unit code

  BSBDIV301A

• Repair and Maintain Production Equipment

  Unit code

  CUFGMT301A

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