CIT's dynamic media and film courses will give you everything you need to enter the fields of screen and media, journalism, film, digital media or professional communications!
You will learn using industry-standard software and equipment in custom-built facilities including a Mac computer lab and TV studio. You will collaborate with students from music, sound, graphic design and many other fields creating complex projects that mirror industry experience and expectations.
You learn from highly-respected and experienced teachers with strong networks in the local media and communications industry, and you will enjoy a high degree of practical experience as well as theory.
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Overview: From the Cinema to your smart phone, from your laptop to the TV screen. Learn the keys to success in an industry leading course that is hands on, practical, fun and engaging, Study with a leading team of industry experts. Working in a small production team you will crew on a variety of short films and produce segments for one our own reality TV shows.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio and digital media industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Program No: C4-BD21
Campus: CIT Reid
Duration: 1 semester full-time (approx. 24 hours per week)
Indicative Cost: $1,947
Likely Job Outcome:
- Animation/visual effects designer,
- Archival media specialist,
- Camera/lighting operator,
- Digital artist,
- Production coordinator,
- Radio producer/presenter,
- Television producer.
Additional Information: Students will be required to purchase a Media Production crew shirt approximate cost $40. Students will also require an external hard drive and headphones, these can be bought once the course has started if you would like advice on suitable brands. Students will have access to a wide range of CIT equipment for productions.
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Screen and Media or completion of an interview where you can demonstrate industry experience, study or practical experience sufficient to meet the demands of the Certificate IV course. You will also need to demonstrate proficiency with setting up camera and audio equipment.
Further Study: Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in Screen and Media, students can progress into the Diploma in Screen and Media.