Film, TV and Production

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Lighting Technician

A Lighting Technician manages and adjusts lighting for productions, ensuring optimal effects and collaborating with the production team.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designers create and implement lighting designs for various media, collaborating with teams to enhance visual impact and ensure effective execution.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Camera Assistant

Camera Assistants operate camera equipment in film or TV productions, setting up gear, monitoring quality, and supporting camera operators as needed.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Unknown

Production Assistant

A Production Assistant aids film, television, or stage productions by ensuring performers are ready, managing schedules, and resolving issues effectively.

Avg yearly income $55,952
Skill level Unknown

Assistant Editor

An Assistant Editor collaborates with the editing team to assemble footage, audio, and effects, following the editor's guidance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in film, tv and production

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52856WA

Advanced Diploma of Illumination Engineering and Lighting Design
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer
Lighting Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Lighting Consultant + 1 more
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician
Production Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician Production Assistant + 1 more
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant Artist
Painter Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant Artist Painter Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer + 3 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor
Junior Animator Camera Assistant Production Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor Junior Animator Camera Assistant Production Assistant + 3 more
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,458
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant Sculptor
Potter Painter Artist Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician Fashion Design Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant Sculptor Potter Painter Artist Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician Fashion Design Assistant + 6 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Animator Animator 3D Modeller
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Animator Animator 3D Modeller Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant + 2 more
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Potter
Sculptor Artist Painter Performing Arts Technician Junior Graphic Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Potter Sculptor Artist Painter Performing Arts Technician Junior Graphic Designer + 5 more
CUA20720

Certificate II in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,031
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Graphic Designer Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant
Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Graphic Designer Performing Arts Technician Design Assistant Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Art Studio Assistant + 3 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Sculptor Potter
Jeweller Painter Artist Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Sculptor Potter Jeweller Painter Artist Fashion Design Assistant Production Assistant Design Assistant Performing Arts Technician + 7 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Actor Theatre Performer
Camera Assistant Film Editor Screenplay Writer Grip Director of Photography Gaffer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Actor Theatre Performer Camera Assistant Film Editor Screenplay Writer Grip Director of Photography Gaffer + 6 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Screenwriter
Film Director VFX Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Screenwriter Film Director VFX Artist + 2 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Contemporary Dancer Actor
Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Performer Production Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Contemporary Dancer Actor Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Performer Production Assistant + 4 more
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Lighting Technician Stage Technician
Audio Visual Technician Gaffer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Assistant Lighting Technician Stage Technician Audio Visual Technician Gaffer + 2 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Musician Performer
Disc Jockey
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Musician Performer Disc Jockey + 1 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $4,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Musician Sound Engineer
Audio Visual Technician Music Composer Audio Engineer Songwriter Music Editor Sound Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Musician Sound Engineer Audio Visual Technician Music Composer Audio Engineer Songwriter Music Editor Sound Technician + 6 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema)
On Campus
12 months
$7,356
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography
CUA20220

Certificate II in Creative Industries
On Campus
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Camera Assistant
Production Assistant Assistant Editor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Director of Photography Film Editor Camera Assistant Production Assistant Assistant Editor + 2 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film & Television)
On Campus
6 months
$2,606
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Production Assistant Camera Assistant
Audio Visual Technician Grip
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Production Assistant Camera Assistant Audio Visual Technician Grip + 2 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting)
On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $6,012
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podcaster Radio Producer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podcaster Radio Producer
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
11 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Theatre Performer Audio Visual Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Theatre Performer Audio Visual Technician
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