CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Digital Video Production)
The CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Digital Video Production) is designed to give students the full experience of digital video production, from concept to final production. It is a highly practical qualification based on units of competency from the nationally recognized CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package. Students will be instructed in camera use, lighting, video and audio editing, motion graphics, film and video theory, planning and managing projects, storyboarding, DVD authoring, script writing, compositing, digital visual effects and emerging technologies.
Structured lectures, workshops and lab sessions provide students with not only necessary skills in these fields, but also opportunities to create industry-suited showreels. They will develop projects in various types of video production including documentary and narrative production, and music videos.
Proficiency in industry software compliments hands-on techniques so that students can confidently develop their talents in preparation for exciting careers in the digital video industry.
Qualification
- CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Digital Video Production)
- NTIS Code CUF50107
Sector
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Duration
- 12 months, full-time programm
Entry Requirements
- Completion of the Australian year 12 high school certificate (HSC) or its equivalent
Available at
- Brisbane - QLD
Career Options:
Career opportunities in this field range from writers to special effects production and include roles such as:
- Assistant Director
- Camera Operator
- Editor
- Special Effects producer
- Sound Designer
- Audio Editor
- DVD Producer
- Project Manager
- Compositor
- Web Video Producer
- Independent Digital Film Maker
Subject Overview
BSBCMM401A: Make a presentation
The ability to present ideas and proposals is fundamental. This unit prepares students so they can effectively communicate ideas and concepts to potential clients and employers.
BSBCERT402A: Collaborate in a creative process
Teamwork is essential in the production of videos. Students will possess the necessary skills to work with others to complete projects upon completion of this unit.
BSBREL401A: Establish networks
Relationship building and negotiation skills are an essential ingredient required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
BSBPMG501A: Manage projects
This unit addresses the management of projects including the planning, administering, monitoring to finalising and reviewing of a project.
BSBOHS509A: Ensure a safe workplace
This unit covers the requirements of establishing, maintaining and evaluating an organisation’s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs.
CUFWRT201A: Develop storylines and treatments
Storylines and Treatments are the first steps in communicating ideas and concepts and an essential skill for students to learn. This unit develops these skills.
CUFPPM404A: Create storyboards
Students will gain the critical skills of storyboard creation, necessary for the design of high quality video productions.
CUFCAM501A: Shoot material for screen production under special conditions
Necessary skills and knowledge required to operate cameras for video productions are acquired throughout this unit.
CUFLGT401A: Implement lighting designs
Lighting is fundamental to the production of quality video. After completion of this unit, students will be able to implement lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment.
CUSSOU22A: Implement sound design
This unit teaches the necessary skills to implement complex audio into video production, an important skill for anyone pursuing a career in video production.
CUFPOS501A: Edit complex screen productions
Editing video and audio is an essential skill for workers in the video production industry. This unit teaches the art and craft of advanced editing with computer edit suites.
CUFANM402A: Create digital visual effects
Students will learn the techniques to produce dramatic special effects for the entertainment, advertising, educational and other industries.
CUFANM403A: Create titles for screen production
Students will develop the abilities to create engaging titles and motion graphics, skills highly sought after in the video industry.
BSBMKG413A: Promote products and services
Upon completion of this unit, students will be develop the skills to promote themselves and their company, essential in obtaining employment or working independently.
CUFRES401A: Conduct research
Every video project requires research. This unit teaches students the techniques to do research effectively.
