Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

Advanced Diploma of Screen
incorporating
Certificate IV in Screen

Advanced Diploma of Screen
National Code: CUF60101

Certificate IV in Screen
National Code: CUF40401

Course Location and Contact Information

International Students please contact NMIT International

Course Description

Video production is the growth area of television production in Victoria. NMIT is a major provider for the industry. The course is designed for people currently working or intending to work in video production and broadcasting. The course operates with equipment used commonly in the industry and includes non-linear editing on AVID Media Composer and Final Cut Pro. Students work in state-of-the-art HD Broadcast production studios.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of these courses may find employment in corporate video, production houses, advertising agencies, government organisations, private industry and TV broadcasting.

Course Duration

Full time:

1st Year - Certificate IV in Screen
2nd Year - Advanced Diploma of Screen

Course Commencement Dates

February.

Entrance Requirements

Initial entry to any unit is subject to department approval and will be determined by a personal interview and selection test. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate existing skills suitable for this course.

Experienced practitioners may gain direct entry into the Advanced Diploma.

Application Procedures

Apply through VTAC. All students must complete an NMIT supplementary form.

All prospective applicants who submit a supplementary application form will be invited to a briefing session held in late November. Compulsory interviews, held in early December, are booked at these briefing sessions.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Exemptions from some units in the course may be granted to students who have completed equivalent studies at other institutions and/or in other courses.

Pathways to Further Study

Course Outline

Certificate IV in Screen :

CUFGENO1A Develop and apply industry knowledge (15 hrs)
CUSSAFO1A Follow health and safety security procedures (15 hrs)
CUFCAM11A Set up a camera (20 hrs)
BSXFM1404A Participate in lead and facilitate a team (50 hrs)
CUSTGEO1A Supervise technical productions (35 hrs)
CUSSOU12A Edit sound using digital systems (85 hrs)
CUSSOUO9A Mix sound sources (35 hrs)
CUSGENO3A Collaborate with colleagues in planning an producing a project (35 hrs)
CUFEDTO8A Edit dialogue and sound (50 hrs)
CUFPOP17A Plan and prepare a program (40 hrs)
CUFCAMO6A Shoot television material in a multi camera environment (60 hrs)
CUFLGTO3A Determine lighting requirements and operate lighting (30 hrs)
CUFEDTO5A Operate a non linear editing system (50 hrs)
CUFPOPOZA Break down a script (15 hrs)
CUSSOU11A Operate a sound mixing console (70 hrs)

Total Hours - 609

Advanced Diploma of Screen:

CUSADMO9A Address legal and administrative requirements (20 hrs)
CUFGENO1A Develop and apply industry knowledge (15 hrs)
CUFDRTO6A Collaborate with the editor to finalise the program (50 hrs)
CUFDRTO5A Direct the crew (18 hrs)
CUFDRTO7A Devise camera coverage (18 hrs)
CUFDRTO4A Direct the performers (18 hrs)
CUFWRTO2A Write the script (24 hrs)
CUFRADO2A Develop and implement designs (30 hrs)
CUSGENO5A Make presentations (18 hrs)
CUSADMO4A Manage a major project (24 hrs)
CUFRADO1A Originate and develop the concept (24 hrs)
CUFADMO1A Prepare a proposal (24 hrs)
CUFMEMO2A Author a multimedia project (60 hrs)
CUFCAMO3A Compose camera shots and operate camera (50 hrs)
CUFIMAO7A Create titles for screen productions (30 hrs)
CUFLGTO1A Develop and implement lighting designs (24 hrs)
CUSSOU21A Direct a final audio master (50 hrs)
CUFSAFO1A Follow OH&S and security (15 hrs)
CUFEDTO1A Make creative and technical editing decisions (60 hrs)
CUFEDTO6A Prepare an edit decision list and oversee online edit (10 hrs)
CUFDRTO1A Read and interpret the script (18 hrs)

Total Hours - 600

Assessment Methods

Assessments occur in classroom sessions, practical sessions, and in the field.

The following methods are used:

• observation of students' performance and actions
• direct questioning and verbal interaction
• written tests and assignments
• analysis of finished video productions

Materials

All materials and printed notes will be supplied.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Screen.

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Screen.

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