Screen and Media Courses
Turn your passion into a career with a course in screen and media. Whether you want to work in film and television or have a job in writing and journalism, a course in this field can lead to a rewarding career pathway. You might want to specialise in camera and lighting work or focus on radio and podcasts. Perhaps you enjoy creative writing or editing. Wherever you want to go, a course in this industry can help you succeed.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within screen and media. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Screen and Media Courses
There are 36 courses available for people who want a career in Screen and Media.
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Social Media Specialist
Marketing Project Manager
E-Commerce Manager
Content Strategist
Marketing Analyst
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketer
The Digital Marketing short course is designed to enhance students' skills and build confidence in applying modern digital marketing strategies. Suitable for anyone, regardless of role or industry, this course provides the tools to drive growth through multichannel campaigns informed by data and customer insights. Whether students are experienced marketers aiming to stay ahead in the digital age or aspiring marketers looking to enter the field, this course equips them with in-demand digital marketing skills to make a significant impact.
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Average duration: 10 weeks.
CUA50420
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Stage Manager
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Production Designer
The CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Production Design) enhances your career in production design by teaching you to research, plan, create, and showcase set productions. This qualification covers designing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating technical requirements for productions, events, or exhibitions in the creative arts industry. It suits roles involving staging, broadcasting, set construction, lighting, sound, and other live production environments, with responsibilities for both individual work and overseeing others.
Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 8 months.
22566VIC
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Production Assistant
Props Assistant
The 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education (Ignition Theatre) is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or cognitive impairments. This qualification helps learners explore careers in performing arts through classroom and theatre-based learning. Students engage in scriptwriting, acting, lighting, stage design, sound, stage management, and marketing, enhancing their employability and work readiness.
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Average duration: 24 months.
CUA60620
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Screenwriter
Scriptwriter
The CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screenwriting) equips aspiring writers with the skills to meet industry standards. Students engage in intensive writing, complete multiple projects, and receive feedback from peers and professors. Graduates possess specialised knowledge and technical expertise for roles such as screenwriter, artistic director, director of photography, and more. They are capable of advanced skilled work, often leading teams while also working autonomously at a high level.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA60620
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Film Editor
Cinematographer
Film Director
Film Producer
The CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Filmmaking) offers hands-on education in visual and dramatic storytelling, guiding students through creating professional short films. Graduates work in various screen, media, and entertainment roles, including animation designer, screenwriter, director of photography, and sound designer. They apply specialised knowledge in advanced skilled work, often leading teams while also working autonomously.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA60620
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Screenwriter
Film Producer
Film Director
Cinematographer
Film Editor
The CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television) teaches students to produce creative media content with an emphasis on conceptual and technical production techniques. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in various screen, media, and entertainment industry roles. They possess specialised technical and theoretical knowledge and undertake advanced skilled work. Job roles include animation designer, screenwriter, artistic director, director of photography, special effects designer, games designer, sound designer, producer, director, and many more.
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Average duration: 12 months.
11115NAT
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Scriptwriter
Screenwriter
The 11115NAT Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting offers specialist training in writing for film, TV, and digital media. It fosters creativity, professional best practices, and career management. Esteemed by the industry, graduates excel as screenwriters, script editors, or developers for films, TV series, and digital platforms. The diploma covers creating fiction and nonfiction narratives, writing for series, digital narratives, webisodes, documentaries, corporate, and training programs.
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Average duration: 4 years.
CUA51020
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Screenwriter
Scriptwriter
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Screenwriting) integrates screenwriting with practical aspects of screen production, covering film craft, acting, pitching, and cinema studies. Graduates gain a deep understanding of story structure, character development, conflict resolution, and dialogue. They complete several writing projects, receiving feedback from trainers and peers during workshops. This qualification prepares individuals for roles across diverse screen and media sectors, including film, television, animation, gaming, digital effects, radio, and podcasting, equipping them with advanced technical and theoretical expertise in their chosen fields.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA51020
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Television Producer
Film Producer
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Producing) equips students with the skills to create content for film, documentary, and television. The comprehensive curriculum covers both creative and technical aspects of producing. Students learn about the entertainment industry and acquire the tools to navigate it successfully. This qualification prepares individuals for roles in various screen and media industries, including film, television, radio, animation, and digital effects. Career opportunities include director, editor, content creator, sound designer, and production manager.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA51020
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Cinematographer
Film Producer
Film Director
Screenwriter
Filmmaker
Film Editor
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Filmmaking) equips students with essential skills to create their own films. Spanning two semesters, it covers cinematography, directing, screenwriting, and editing. Students write, shoot, direct, and edit their HD short films, gaining hands-on experience. The course concludes with a screening of their films. This qualification prepares students for roles in various screen and media industries, including film, television, animation, gaming, and digital effects. Job roles include director, editor, content creator, and sound designer.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA51020
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Film and TV Production Manager
Screenwriter
Film Director
Film Producer
Cinematographer
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television course provides the theoretical and creative skills needed to produce diverse screen content for the film and television industries. You will develop concepts and refine your production skills while learning the importance of collaboration. This qualification suits roles in various screen and media industries, such as director, editor, content creator, sound designer, radio station manager, and animator.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Copywriter
Editor
Feature Writer
Freelance Writer
Creative Writer
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) focuses on refining writing skills to ensure clarity and strength, encouraging imaginative expression to impact readers. This course covers various areas including poetry, editing, multimedia, commercial writing, theatre, short stories, and novels. It also explores innovative literary forms. Emphasising the exploration of the human condition, this degree prepares writers to entertain, educate, and delve into what it means to be human across multiple writing disciplines.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Creative Writer
Scriptwriter
Author
Editor
Screenplay Writer
Journalist
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing equips students with the skills to create compelling works across diverse genres for various audiences and markets. This course encourages critical thinking about the craft of writing and applying techniques in crafting both fiction and non-fiction. It also provides the opportunity to practice the art of storytelling, emphasising experimentation and innovation. Ideal for aspiring writers, this course fosters the development of creative writing skills and nurtures the ability to engage and captivate readers.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Digital Marketing Specialist
Communications Coordinator
Social Media Manager
Content Strategist
Digital Content Creator
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication is designed to provide comprehensive training in the field of digital media and communications. This course equips students with the skills to effectively utilise digital platforms for communication, content creation, and media management. It covers key areas such as social media strategy, digital marketing, and online content development. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their digital communication skills, this course offers practical and theoretical knowledge, preparing students for the evolving demands of the digital communication landscape.
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Average duration: 6 months.
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Media Relations Specialist
Content Strategist
Communications Manager
Public Relations Specialist
The Graduate Diploma of Communication is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary communication practices. This course focuses on various aspects of media, public relations, digital communication, and professional writing. Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their communication skills, it prepares students for diverse roles in media, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Through practical and theoretical learning, graduates develop the ability to effectively convey messages, engage audiences, and navigate the dynamic landscape of modern communication.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Writer
Editor
Creative Writer
Screenwriter
The Master of Creative Writing offers a comprehensive range of writing techniques covering multiple genres like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and script-writing, as well as innovative forms like flash fiction and narrative journalism. It includes a significant dissertation component, where students apply their learnt techniques in an extended piece of creative work, complemented by a detailed exegesis. This course is ideal for developing diverse and stylistic writing skills.
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Average duration: 18 months.
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Writer
Researcher
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) is an advanced course designed for exceptional students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in their undergraduate creative arts studies. This course provides an opportunity to delve deeper into critical and creative projects, fostering a profound understanding of creative arts disciplines. It combines rigorous academic research with practical creative work, allowing students to refine their skills and knowledge. Graduates emerge with enhanced capabilities, ready for professional careers or further academic pursuits in the creative arts field.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Journalist
Copywriter
Writer
Scriptwriter
Editorial Writer
Creative Writer
The Bachelor of Arts (Writing) caters to those passionate about refining their writing capabilities. Students enhance practical, analytical, and theoretical understanding in both creative and professional writing domains. Through lectures and workshops, a variety of genres like fiction, memoir, scriptwriting, and journalism are explored. Emphasizing both literary appreciation and skill development, it fosters creative and critical thinking about writing's diverse forms and genres. Training in research and editing equips students with essential skills for any writer's journey.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Screenwriter
Studio Executive
Film Director
Film and TV Production Manager
Video Producer
The Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television Studies) fosters creativity, practical skills, and comprehension of screen culture. It immerses students in storytelling techniques, histories, and contexts, fostering understanding of screen productions globally. It explores screen work exhibition and audience engagement with film and television. Students also critically analyse film and television styles and new trends triggered by digital media. Graduates can pursue careers in education, marketing, film culture, and more..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Editor
Novelist
Writer
Scriptwriter
Author
Playwright
Screenwriter
The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) allows students to express thoughts and feelings through writing, exploring avant-garde, cross-genre, and experimental forms. Students critically engage with contemporary theoretical and philosophical schools of thought, gaining knowledge in areas like fiction, poetry, non-fiction, theatre, and screen. This course nurtures lateral thinking and imagination, skills valuable in sectors like corporate communications, publishing, editing, and marketing. It prepares students for a dynamic career in the rapidly expanding creative sector, enhancing their ability to create impactful writings..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Digital Content Producer
Presenter
Reporter
Journalist
Editor
Master the art of storytelling with the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism). This hands-on specialist BA is perfect for journalists, content managers, copywriters, correspondents, and editors because you begin writing and storytelling from the first day of your degree.
Effective journalists and content writers have a wide range of technical skills in writing, editing, and digital applications and the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) helps you acquire this expertise so you can tell compelling stories across a range of media applications (print, TV, radio, and more).
Whether you dream of an international career as a foreign correspondent or want to start your own alternate podcast, enquire now for a list of universities that offer the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)..
Average duration: 36 months.
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Social Media Manager
Communications Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Journalist
Digital Content Writer
Content Strategist
Digital Content Creator
Want a career in the broadcast media and entertainment industries? The Bachelor of Media is perfect for aspiring journalists, filmmakers, media producers and executives.
Broadcast media professionals need an understanding of the issues that shape their industry as well as technical expertise in writing, media production, and storytelling. The Bachelor of Media will teach you how big media networks operate and give you the opportunity to create your own digital and sonic projects.
Are you ready to find out more about an exciting career in broadcast media? Enquire now for admissions information, broadcast media study majors, and BM degree opportunities near you..
Average duration: 36 months.
CUA51020
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Sound Engineer
Film Editor
Video Editor
Join a radio, TV, or film production crew with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-production). This nationally recognised qualification gives you a solid grounding in the creative arts industries, teaching you how to develop your own creative practice and technical skills in media editing and post-production. The course covers: managing media assets, editing digital content and complex media productions, realising creative projects, reproducing sound for post-production, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, post-production competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA51020
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Broadcast Production Manager
Video Production Manager
Film and TV Production Manager
Become a film, radio or TV production manager with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management). This exciting qualification will teach you how to plan, schedule, shoot, and produce professional-level films and programs. The course begins with an introduction to the creative media industries in Australia, and you’ll gain a solid grounding in creative practice and team leadership. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to be hands-on in media production: coordinating media production services and resources, undertaking project work, managing media assets, editing complex media productions, overseeing post production, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, media production competencies, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA51020
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Writer
Journalist
Learn how to write narration and materials for screen media productions with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the creative industries in Australia and will teach you how to develop storylines and create compelling media content. The course covers: setting up a freelance business, realising a creative project, working with a production team, editing and refining media content, capturing and editing digital assets. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, media journalism competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA51020
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Director of Photography
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing) is a nationally recognised qualification that opens up an exciting career in film and TV directing. Your studies begin with an overview of the creative industries in Australia and you’ll find your feet as a freelancer with an established creative practice. As the course progresses you’ll gain hands-on experience directing performers for screen productions and directing television programs. You’ll also gain technical skills in media development, editing and post-production. Enquire now for entry requirements, the list of study units, and course openings near you..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA30920
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Sound Engineer
Music Editor
Audio Engineer
Songwriter
Assistant Sound Engineer
Want to learn how to record, mix, and edit sound? How about the CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the music industry and the principles of sound engineering. The course covers: incorporating technology into music making, developing basic audio skills and knowledge, assisting with sound recordings, performing basic sound editing, mixing sound, preparing audio assets, making a music demo, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, music career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 6 months.
CUA40920
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Songwriter
Audio Engineer
Music Producer
Music Editor
Sound Engineer
Get the skills you need to record and mix music demos and live performances with the CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production). If you’re an aspiring sound engineer or singer/songwriter wanting to self-publish your own music, this is the course for you. During your studies you learn the basics of audio theory, copyright, and collaborating with other music professionals. You’ll also gain professional-level technical skills in sound recording, editing, mixing, and publishing. Enquire now for entry requirements, music production career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50820
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Sound Engineer
Music Editor
Music Producer
Audio Engineer
Songwriter
Learn how to record, edit, and publish professional-level sound recordings with the CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Sound Production). Whether you’re a songwriter looking to self-publish your own music or an aspiring sound engineer, this nationally recognised diploma will get you started. The course covers: recording sound on location, recording music in the studio, editing sound and dialogue, mixing recorded songs, reproducing sound for post-production, compiling music for soundtracks, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, sound production career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA41220
Traineeship
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Digital Artist
Film Editor
Video Editor
Camera Assistant
Learn how to produce innovative video content with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production). This nationally recognised qualification is perfect for camera operators, film editors, and digital artists. Your studies begin with a holistic introduction to the creative media industries in Australia, learning to work safely on-the-job and developing your own personal work priorities. You’ll then gain technical skills in video production: shooting material for screen production, preparing video assets, editing video and audio content, producing digital images, planning program content, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, available study units, and the latest course openings..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA41220
Traineeship
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Multimedia Writer
Writer
Journalist
Polish up your screen media content with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism). This nationally recognised qualification will help you land online journalist roles and is great for independent bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters hoping to catch the eye of larger-scale news publishers. The course covers: working effectively in the Australian creative media industries, writing content according to the laws and codes of practice relevant to different broadcasting and media publications, carrying out interviews, conducting research, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, journalism competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA41220
Traineeship
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Podcaster
Get a job in broadcast radio or as an independent Podcaster with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio & Podcasting). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to write the narration and broadcasting content, produce programs, then record and edit sound. The course also covers: conducting interviews, compiling audio material for broadcast, refining audio assets, reproducing sound for post production, content writing, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, radio and podcasting competencies, as well as the latest enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA30420
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Props Assistant
Become part of a stage crew on live theatre, TV, and film sets with the CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (Scenery and Props). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the safety and performance protocols required of workers in the Australian creative arts industry. You’ll also have the chance to gain a number of WHS accredited work permits and licences. The course covers: installing and operating staging elements, repairing and maintaining props, painting scenic art elements, constructing soft scenery, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, live production career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
CUA51020
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Radio Producer
Podcaster
Get started in media broadcasting with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio & Podcasting). Whether you have your heart set on a career in radio or want to start your own professional podcast, this is the course for you. Your studies begin with an introduction to the creative arts industry in Australia and you’ll learn how to establish yourself up as a freelancer. As the course progresses you’ll be establishing a creative practice, realising your creative projects and gaining technical skills in broadcasting. Competencies include: producing programs and program segments, refining on-air presentation techniques, editing sound, editing dialogue, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, media broadcast career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50118
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Writer
Editor
Become a freelance writer or professional editor with the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (CUA50118). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to undertake writing project work, perform advanced writing and editing tasks, and develop non-fiction works for publication. The course also covers: working freelance, maintaining and applying creative arts industry knowledge, business administration skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, writing competencies on graduation, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CUA40118
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Editor
Writer
Copywriter
Take your writing and editing to professional level with the CUA40118 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing. This high-end course will teach you how work effectively in the creative industries, writing (and editing) both fiction and non-fiction material. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose electives that support your professional writing interests: storytelling, writing for children, business writing, content writing using a range of media, writing comedy, journalism, scripts, or poetry. Enquire now for the full list of study units, writing competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
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