Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

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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

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Arts

Careers

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.

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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 up to one and a half years of credit.

Bachelor of Communication

  • You may get over a year 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 .

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Graduate faster

If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.

Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.

We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Course Objectives

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.

Units and electives

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

Core

Elective

Games Development Stream

Web and Digital Media Stream

Video & Motion Graphic Stream

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

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

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.