Creative Arts

About the course

Become the driving force behind a film and television production and be the person to bring the film to the public! Work behind the scenes on your very own real-life production and produce short drama films on 16mm; where you'll try your hand at production activities.

Studying an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Producer) 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.

See examples of student work.

Where this course can lead you

Harness specialist producing and personal skills in a hands-on and practical environment; learning from lecturers with industry experience and using professional equipment. You'll leave Central with the ability to create a masterpiece.

With an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Producer) from Central you could build a career in the film and television industry as a:

• Producer: distribute a production to your chosen audience

• 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

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Producer) opens the door for further study at Western Australia’s leading universities. See our Uni Pathways 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:

• plan and manage pre/post-production and production

• manage finances and copyright arrangements

• assess marketing opportunities and create a marketing plan

• manage film locations

• manage sponsorships and fundraising

• create an innovative work environment

• become confident using industry standard equipment

• collaborate and build relationships with parties involved in the production process

• edit Scripts

• 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.

Connected with industry

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.

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 $1523. 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 $4298 (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

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.

Information for international students

Getting into this course

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