Charles Darwin University (CDU)
12 weeks or one semester
Learn practical screen media production skills in just 12 weeks. This vocational course teaches you how to shoot professional screen content and record high-quality sound, perfect for aspiring media professionals and content creators.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, students must have access to a basic production kit that includes a sound recording device, vision recording device, and lighting device. All students will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment to identify any areas where additional support may be needed to help achieve course goals.
The course comprises two core units of competency. The first unit, 'Shoot Different Screen Content' (90 hours), covers techniques and skills for operating vision recording equipment and capturing various types of screen media content. The second unit, 'Record Sound' (60 hours), focuses on sound recording techniques, equipment operation, and audio production fundamentals. Together, these 150 nominal hours of instruction provide comprehensive training in the technical and practical aspects of professional screen media production.
Charles Darwin University is a leader in research and flexible study delivery, offering innovative and industry-relevant programs. CDU provides smaller class sizes for more personalized attention, with online learners receiving the same support as on-campus peers. The university maintains deep connections with industry, businesses, and communities across the Northern Territory, Australia, and beyond, ensuring curriculum relevance and practical industry experience.
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as light technicians, media production assistants, content creators, and screen media professionals. The skills acquired are applicable across film, television, digital media, advertising, and entertainment industries. This qualification provides a foundation for further study in related fields such as Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services or Certificate IV in Visual Arts.
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