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Diploma of Screen and Media

CUA51020
Education & trainingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
38Training providers
Oct 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA51020, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Instructional DesignerInformation ArchitectInterface DesignerLighting Designer (Productions)Radio Station ManagerProduction Manager (Film and Television)Specialist Make-Up Artist (Creative)Special Effects DesignerEditor (Film and Television)Director of PhotographyDirectorArtistic DirectorAssistant ProducerAnimation Designer
Industries
Lighting and SoundTelevision and Radio ProductionCostumes and MakeupBroadcasting ProductionInteractive Digital MediaFilm Production
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA51020 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 4 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCILM404Record and document Community history
BSBATSIC411Communicate with the community
BSBATSIC412Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
BSBATSIL413Review and apply the constitution
BSBCMM411Make presentations
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM525Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBMKG546Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG553Develop public relations campaigns
BSBMKG555Write persuasive copy
BSBOPS406Participate in organisational governance
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBPMG536Manage project risk
BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
BSBPRC402Negotiate contracts
BSBPUB503Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS512Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
CHCLEG002Interpret and use legal information
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001Licence to perform rigging advanced level
CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CUAAIR411Plan and conduct interviews
CUAAIR412Refine on-air presentation techniques
CUAAIR511Conduct discussion forums on-air
CUAANM302Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
CUAANM411Create advanced 3D digital models
CUAANM412Create digital visual effects
CUAANM413Create titles for screen productions
CUAANM511Create 3D digital character animations
CUAANM512Create 3D digital environments
CUAANM513Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
CUABRD412Vision mix productions
CUABRD511Operate master control
CUABRT412Repair and maintain broadcast equipment and facilities
CUABRT415Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events
CUABRT502Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACAM411Shoot different screen content
CUACAM412Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
CUACAM414Pull focus
CUACAM511Shoot material for screen productions under special conditions
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
CUADES511Implement design solutions
CUADES523Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUADIG414Write and apply scripting language in authoring
CUADIG511Coordinate testing of interactive media products
CUADIG512Design digital applications
CUADIG513Design e-learning resources
CUADIG514Design games
CUADIG515Design information architecture
CUADIG516Design interactions
CUADIG517Design digital simulations
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
CUADRT411Direct television programs and segments
CUADRT511Direct rehearsals of performers
CUADRT512Direct performers for screen productions
CUAFIM411Obtain revenue to support operations
CUAHAZ511Coordinate hazardous action sequences
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUALGT412Implement lighting designs
CUALGT413Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
CUAMUP411Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP412Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP413Style hair for productions
CUAMUP414Style wigs and hairpieces for productions
CUAMUP512Design and apply specialised make-up
CUAMUP513Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPOS411Edit digital content for fast turnaround
CUAPOS412Manage media assets
CUAPOS511Edit complex media productions
CUAPOS512Perform primary and secondary colour correction
CUAPPM414Produce programs and program segments
CUAPPM417Create storyboards
CUAPPM422Organise and facilitate rehearsals
CUAPPM431Compile production schedules
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPPM515Develop, implement and monitor program schedules
CUAPPM517Manage safety aspects of screen productions
CUAPPM518Manage locations for media productions
CUAPPR411Realise a creative project
CUAPPR415Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPRP411Coordinate props
CUAPRP412Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
CUARES412Conduct research
CUASFX411Create special effects items
CUASFX412Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
CUASMT413Develop and implement production work plans
CUASOU410Record sound on location
CUASOU411Coordinate sound recording operations on location
CUASOU417Edit sound
CUASOU418Edit dialogue
CUASOU422Reproduce sound for post-production
CUASOU504Produce sound recordings
CUASOU505Implement sound designs
CUASOU506Create a final sound balance
CUASOU513Develop sound designs
CUASOU517Compile music for soundtracks
CUAWRT401Edit texts
CUAWRT402Write extended stories
CUAWRT404Perform writing and editing tasks
CUAWRT407Develop content for publication
CUAWRT409Write creative nonfiction material
CUAWRT415Write narration and material for productions
CUAWRT504Perform advanced editing tasks
CUAWRT505Perform advanced writing tasks
CUAWRT506Develop nonfiction works for publication
CUAWRT512Develop storylines and treatments
ICTDMT501Incorporate and edit digital video
ICTGAM551Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games
ICTPRG443Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages
ICTPRG549Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
ICTWEB520Develop complex cascading style sheets
SHBHDES004Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHDES005Select and apply hair extensions
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA51020 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

38 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACCESS COACHINGBased in WA · Registered since 1996→
AOI INSTITUTEBased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
AUSMUSICBased in VIC · Registered since 1993→
Australasian Beauty Therapy AcademyBased in ACT · Registered since 2008→
AUSTRALIAN CHARIS COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Australian City Design CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Australian College of Make Up and Special EffectsBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→
Australian Institute of Advanced StudiesBased in QLD · Registered since 2013→
BeautymastersBased in VIC · Registered since 1997→
CAMERON JANE MAKE-UP ACADEMYBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Community Media Training OrganisationBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
Contour Systems Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Demi InternationalBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
GORGEOUS COSMETICSBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
INSTITUTE OF MAKEUP ARTISTRYBased in NSW · Registered since 2018→
International College of QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
International Screen AcademyBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
LATROBE COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
LEXIS TESOL TRAINING CENTRESBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Media Makeup AcademyBased in SA · Registered since 2004→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.