Sydney Film School

CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media is a one year practical, hands-on introductory course, where students experience the multiple disciplines of filmmaking and screen production.

This full time course, comprising 3 trimesters of 13 weeks each, enables students to work across a slate of scripted narrative and documentary film productions. In this real-world production environment, students learn screen storytelling techniques, production craft, and technical skills, under training by passionate industry-qualified tutors. Students are provided access to and trained in the use of camera, lighting, grip, sound and editing equipment, and gain a wide range of experience in all major crew roles across a range of projects.

Delivery mode

Sydney Film School offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 242 Young Street, Waterloo

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $18,050 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$18,050
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$18,050
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Sydney Film School to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $18,050 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Screen and Media will prepare you for the following roles.

Audio Visual Technician

An Audio Visual Technician operates equipment on film, television, radio or stage productions. You might be involved in recording footage, ensuring...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Camera Assistant

A Camera Assistant helps to operate camera equipment in film or television productions. You might be required to set up the equipment before produc...

Avg yearly income $59,800
Entry barriers Low

Animator

An Animator produces illustrated scenes using 2D or 3D techniques to tell a story or convey a message. You might be involved in planning and design...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

3D Modeller

A 3D Modeller creates scenes using a range of physical materials. You might make characters or landscapes and use techniques to create movement or ...

Avg yearly income $107,640
Entry barriers Low

Digital Animator

A Digital Animator uses a range of technologies to produce animated scenes for use in various media. Your animations may be used online or for tele...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About Sydney Film School

Sydney Film School was founded to teach the essential filmmaking ‘tools’ necessary for a successful career in the global film industry. It is an intense training experience where our students learn how to be filmmakers. Through producing and crewing a significant number of films, students gain both the skills to be employed by the industry and create their own productions. Since Sydney Film School’s inception, alumni have gone onto successful careers across the planet and create a network for new students to build relationships with.

Sydney Film School is located at Waterloo Studios. Waterloo Studios house state of the art facilities and equipment including a sound stage, cinema, movement studio, training rooms, production offices, postproduction mastering suite, editing suites and animation pods. Our facility is installed with the latest fibre optic cable for high speed internet and narrowcasting.

Waterloo Studios is an award winning Production Studio, winner Tertiary Category, 2014 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Award.