Course Overview
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| Course Code: | CT64 (National ID: CUF60107) | |
| Careers: | Editor, Sound Editor | |
| Duration: | One year (2 semesters) full time. | |
| How: | Full time | |
| Where: | PERTH CAMPUS - Building 619 Aberdeen StreetNORTHBRIDGE6003 | |
| Intake: | Semester 1 | |
| International study available: | Yes | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | Yes | |
About the course
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Take hours of film footage and turn it into a beautiful, dramatic, edgy or touching short film by working behind the scenes in the exciting film and television industry!
Work on real-life productions and produce short drama films on 16mm; where you'll try your hand at post-production activities.
Studying an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-Production) you'll gain hands-on skills and experience, working with industry bodies such as ABC and Screenwest. You'll also undertake a stimulating work-placement program - best preparing you for a career in the film and television industry.
View our brochure to see the career pathways for our film and television courses.
View examples of student work
Where this course can lead you
Harness specialist post-production and personal skills in a hands-on and practical environment; learning from lecturers with industry experience and using high-standard professional equipment. You'll leave Central with the ability to create a masterpiece.
With an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-Production) from Central you could build a career in the film and television industry as a:
Editor (Sound/Film): work with the Director to perfect the production.
Director: become the driving artistic source behind a production for the whole world to see.
Cameraperson: operate the camera for your favourite TV show.
Cinematographer: capture beautiful images in film or television.
Producer: distribute a production to your chosen audience.
Your Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-Production) opens the door for further study at Western Australia's leading universities. See Uni Pathways section for more information.
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:
edit a screen production
work with colleagues to create a screen production
plan and manage post-production activities
create a design brief
create an innovative work environment
turn your ideas into a unique screen production
become highly confident using industry standard equipment
collaborate and build relationships with parties involved in the production process
edit scripts
manage all marketing activities
create a screen production
Central film and television graduates have embarked on careers in feature length films, national advertising campaigns, music videos and some of Australia’s best television shows.
University Pathways
Central’s university pathway arrangements can help you gain entry to Curtin University or Edith Cowan University upon completion of your Advanced Diploma in Screen & Media.
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) Screen Arts – Extended
or Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) Screen Arts – Double Major
300 credits (50%)
Equivalent to 1.5 year
Edith Cowan UniversityBachelor of Communications (Screen Studies)
180 credits (50%)
180 credits (50%)
Equivalent to 1.5 year
Central has a unique collaboration with Edith Cowan University and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) which enables Central graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Camera) to convert their qualification into a Bachelor of Communications (Media Studies) after completion of a 40 week intensive program.
Fee information
Domestic students:The costs for this course for a semester are: $626 or $313 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $1503. 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 $4258 (non conc) over the one year 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 n/a. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.
Course Structure
| Plan: | CT64-CU0911-PSC | |
| Description: | Complete 16 units; 2 core and 14 elective units. | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVES
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.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D0668 | BSBDES502A | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
| D0669 | BSBDES601A | Manage design realisation |
| D0760 | BSBINN502A | Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
| D0849 | BSBMGT605B | Provide leadership across the organisation |
| D0851 | BSBMGT615A | Contribute to organisation development |
| D0881 | BSBMKG605B | Evaluate international marketing opportunities |
| D0885 | BSBMKG609A | Develop a marketing plan |
| D0955 | BSBPUB503A | Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities |
| D1120 | CUFDIG506A | Design interaction |
| D1129 | CUFDRT605A | Collaborate with editors during post-production |
| D1165 | CUFPOS501A | Edit complex screen productions |
| D1181 | CUFPPM602A | Plan and manage film and media post-production |
| D1202 | CUFWRT602A | Edit scripts |
| D1611 | CUETEM08B | Realise productions |
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE
Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the core units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D0649 | BSBCRT501A | Originate and develop concepts |
| D0650 | BSBCRT601A | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity |
Getting into this course
Entrance Requirements
In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the (CT47) Diploma of Screen and 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.
Find out more information about the process to apply, enrol and pay.
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