Diploma of Screen and Media

The objectives of this program are to give you the fundamental skills and knowledge to undertake a combination of varied roles within the screen and digital media content production industries.

On successful completion of this program you will possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to use a range of specialised, technical or managerial skills to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of yourself and/or a team in the screen and digital media content production industries.The program is designed to give you a broad understanding of the technical and practical requirements of these industries and to help you gain the valuable skills and knowledge in the key areas of concept development, storytelling, pre-production, production and post-production for digital media productions.The areas or learning you will undertake include:Camera and multi-camera Social media Pre-production Production Post-production Screenwriting Sound recording Visual effects Work health and safety Industry knowledgeThe emphasis is on innovative content production, high production values, safe teamwork, professionalism and industry knowledge.

This program is designed to prepare you for entry level positions within the screen and digital media content production industries or as independent industry professionals.

Academic entrance requirements: There are no minimum requirements.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites

Selection Tasks All applicants (VTAC and Direct) must complete and submit an online pre-selection kit. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Please refer to the VTAC guide for additional information.

International English language requirements:

• IELTS (Academic): 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL (Paper based): 530 (TWE 3.5)
• TOEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT): Overall score of 71 with minimum of 17 in any sections
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE(A)): 42 (no band less than 36)

Additional information can be found at http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/

This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.

This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.

Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.

If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit