Creative Arts

About the course

Film and television is about communicating ideas and information with your audience. The challenge is how to capture your audience and communicate your ideas with the tools provided. This course gives you the knowledge of the film and television industry and the skills to confidently work on a production and present it to the public. You will work in real media production environments and build secondary skills such as writing narration and current affairs material, which will be beneficial throughout your career.

You'll become confident on film and television equipment including cameras and editing software and you'll become accustomed to a fast paced film environment when you work on a real life TV set. All of this will be under the guidance of a lecturer with real industry experience.

A Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Television) from Central will prepare you for a career in film and television by letting you experience an industry standard film and television environment.

View our brochure to see the career pathway for our film and television courses.

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Where this course can lead you

Your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Television) prepares you for roles such as:

• Broadcast Television Camera/Lighting Operator

• Broadcast Television Audio Operator

Your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Television) opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Diploma of Mass Communication or the Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television) and pathways to University.

• Broadcast Television News/Current Affairs Editor

• Screenwriter

• Director

• Producer

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's media qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• produce programs and segments

• shoot television content in a multi-camera environment

• write narration and current affairs material

• learn the intricacies of screen and media industries

• work quickly in the fast paced film and television environment

• solve problems creatively and artistically

• learn sound editing techniques

• shoot a wide range of television content.

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Television) is a hands-on course that will allow you to walk out of Central and onto a set with ease and confidence.

Upon competition of this certificate you can go on to further study at Central with the Diploma of Mass Communication or the Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television) which will lead to a Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media.

Connected with industry

University Pathways

Central's university pathway arrangements mean your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film & TV) will provide you with the opportunity for direct entry and an advanced standing in a University of Southern Queensland course.

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Media
Recognition of Prior Learning: 4 specified units (MMS1003 Foundamentals of Media, MEA2000 Scriptwriting for Cretive Media, MMS1011 Location Production, MMS1013 Production Management)

Fee information

Domestic students:
The costs for this course for a semester are: $606 or $303 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $800. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.

An estimate of the total cost of the course is $1406 (non conc) over the six months the course takes to complete.

Paying your fees

You will be  expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

International students:
The cost for international students is 5,250. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

An apprenticeship or traineeship is a structured employment based training program that allows you to have a job and be paid while you learn. In most instances practical experience at work is combined with complementary off-the-job training provided by Central Institute of Technology. 

Apprenticeships lead to trade certification and nationally recognised qualifications.

Traineeships focus on entry level training in non-trade areas and lead to nationally-recognised qualifications. Some school based traineeships are available to year 11 and 12 students who combine part time work with secondary studies via an approved training schedule. Apprenticeships and Traineeships are not available as an option for  International students.

Please Note: The process for actually getting into an apprenticeship/traineeship (which involves finding an employer) is very different to the application process for normal study.  

Information for international students

Central is one of Australia's largest VET colleges, and trains around 1700 students from more than 85 countries each year. In 2010, we were the inaugural winner of Western Australia's International Training Provider of the Year award and were again given this award in 2011.

Our campuses are conveniently located near the centre of Perth's CBD, making them easy to access via public transport. Central boasts excellent, state of the art facilities and resources and a friendly, safe and secure learning environment.

As a graduate, you are ensured direct pathways to further qualifications at Western Australian universities, or alternatively, the job ready skills you need to succeed in your career straight away.

We offer a dedicated International Centre which is focused on servicing International students, helping you with your personal and academic needs. Staff offer friendly, specialised support and guidance from your initial contact through to your graduation, to ensure that your experience at Central is enjoyable and rewarding.

Visit our international pages to find out more about studying at Central and life in Perth.

Find out from international students about their experiences studying at Central.

Find out about applying to study at Central as an International student.

Courses available to international students at Central are delivered in partnership with Education and Training International RTO Provider No: 52395 CRICOS Provider Code: 00020G

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the (CT41) Certificate III in Media (Film and Television).

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying. Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide. See specific information on applying for an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Applications to study this course in Semester 2, 2013 are now open

Apply online today to begin your study this year.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here