• You want to leap into digital video, animation and photography.
• You want to learn from screen and media industry experts.

Please note: You do not need to have previous qualification or industry experience to enrol in this course, but you’ll need a keen interest and be motivated to learn more about digital media.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Have an interest in creative expression and the creative industries.
• Demonstrate previous experience working with computers and technology.
• Ability le to communicate ideas and work in a team.
• Have good problem-solving skills and respond to feedback.
• Show self-motivation and organisational skills.
• Be able to understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect their views.
• Can follow instructions, Work, Health and Safety procedures and avoid safety risks.
• Show tolerance, patience and be willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

This course will provide you with a broad range of specialised skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts to develop practical skills and analyse and evaluate information from screen and media sources. On completion of this course, you can expect to have developed skills in photography and video, lighting fundamentals, pre-production and planning, video editing, and post-production. You may wish to consider further study or be ready for entry level participation in the screen and media industry.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete the course. This includes attending classes on-campus and accessing learning materials online. You will also need to undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, practising skills, visual enquiry and completing assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas and build trust
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
• Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
• Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
• Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. By taking responsibility for successes and failures, we become more resilient and confident.
• Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your study program, including:
  • Write content for a range of audiences and mediums.
  • Edit video and audio content for social media.
  • Capture photographic images.
  • Create storyboards.
  • Create 2D digital animations and visual effects.
  • Apply work health and safety practices.
• Technology: Use traditional and new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.