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 17 courses available for people who want a career in Screen and Media.
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Lighting Engineer
Lighting Consultant
Lighting Designer
Lighting Technician
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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Broadcast Engineer
Tour Coordinator
Stage Technician
Production Manager
Audio Engineer
The Diploma of Music (Creative Technology) offers foundational knowledge in live sound technologies and the live entertainment sector. Emphasizing hands-on learning, students acquire proficiency in advanced sound technologies, delivering professional live audio. They develop crucial listening and operational skills suited for the live music environment. The course imparts understanding of the live music industry structure and practical expertise in using live sound equipment, including sound system installations for events.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Editor
Copywriter
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
Journalist
Author
Editor
Screenplay Writer
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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Writer
Editor
Screenwriter
Creative Writer
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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Researcher
Writer
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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Journalist
Scriptwriter
Editorial Writer
Creative Writer
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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Film and TV Production Manager
Studio Executive
Film Director
Screenwriter
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
Writer
Playwright
Novelist
Author
Screenwriter
Scriptwriter
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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Sound Technician
Broadcast Engineer
Audio Engineer
Sound Engineer
Production Manager
Stage Technician
The Associate Degree of Music (Creative Technology) is a comprehensive program that equips students with the technical skills and creative insights to excel in the modern music industry. Through hands-on training and theoretical exploration, students will develop a solid foundation in music production, audio engineering, and digital composition, preparing them for a diverse range of roles in the field of music and creative technology..
Average duration: 24 months.
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Editor
Presenter
Reporter
Digital Content Producer
Journalist
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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Music Producer
Sound Engineer
Audio Engineer
Songwriter
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
Songwriter
Audio Engineer
Sound Engineer
Music Producer
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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Director of Photography
Film Editor
Screenwriter
Film Director
Producer
VFX Artist
The Bachelor of Screen Production is a full degree program that will prepare you for a successful career in the film industry. Over the course of your study you will be honing your storytelling and critical thinking skills as you create your own films and creative projects. This comprehensive degree covers all aspects of screenwriting, production, sound post production, screen editing, directing, cinematography, and directing. Graduate with an impressive portfolio of work and a clear career profile.
Enquire now for the list of study units, electives, and enrolment requirements..
Average duration: 12 months.
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