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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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 16 courses available for people who want a career in Screen and Media.
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Lighting Technician
Lighting Engineer
Lighting Consultant
Lighting Designer
The Advanced Diploma in Illumination Engineering and Lighting Design offers comprehensive training for students in the principles and applications of lighting design and illumination engineering. The course covers a range of skills necessary for designing complex lighting systems, crucial in this industry. Students will learn to implement engineering solutions effectively. Upon completion, they will possess a deep understanding and practical knowledge of the latest and advancing technologies in the field of illumination engineering and lighting design.
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Average duration: 18 months.
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Creative Writer
Editor
Copywriter
Feature Writer
Freelance 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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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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Astronomer
Astrophysicist
Science Journalist
Patent Attorney
Scientific Officer
Industrial Researcher
The Bachelor of Science (Astronomy and Astrophysics) offers insights into the universe through the lens of physics. It covers topics like radiation physics, celestial mechanics, evolution of celestial bodies, and telescope data analysis. Alongside theoretical knowledge, students develop mathematical, computational, and experimental skills, including problem-solving and instrument design. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in research, teaching, and industries where physical sciences play a pivotal role..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Editorial Writer
Creative Writer
Journalist
Scriptwriter
Copywriter
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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Actor
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Arts Administrator
Community Arts Worker
Stage Manager
Theatre Director
The Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies) provides a deep understanding of drama theory and modern theatre history. It blends theatrical theory with hands-on training, offering students the chance to showcase their work through public performances. Students cultivate communication skills beneficial both in theatre and everyday life. Graduates excel in collaborative teamwork, creative problem-solving, and public speaking. This foundation prepares them for careers in acting, theatre production, and education.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Journalist
The Bachelor of Arts (Spanish Studies) ensures proficiency in contemporary Spanish, both spoken and written. Beyond language acquisition, it delves into Spanish literature, film, and popular culture, offering a well-rounded cultural education. Suitable for beginners, this course fosters competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while also broadening perspectives on diverse Spanish cultures.
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Average duration: 3 years.
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Presenter
Speech Writer
News Reporter
Columnist
Commentator
Newsreader
The Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) equips students with precise writing skills, deadline adherence, and critical questioning techniques. It emphasizes accuracy, source verification, deep investigation, and data analysis for comprehensive storytelling. Students are prepared for diverse journalism careers, from print to digital, encompassing radio, podcasting, video, and television. This course covers foundational journalism tasks, including interviewing techniques and digital media navigation..
Average duration: 3 years.
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Film and TV Production Manager
Video Producer
Screenwriter
Film Director
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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Playwright
Screenwriter
Novelist
Author
Scriptwriter
Writer
Editor
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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Editor
Journalist
Presenter
Digital Content Producer
Reporter
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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Songwriter
Audio Engineer
Music Producer
Sound Engineer
Music Editor
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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Music Editor
Sound Engineer
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.
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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