Kickstart an exciting career in digital cinema, with the skills and knowledge to work within the film and television industry for client-based corporate projects, micro dramas, documentaries, short-form narrative films and more!
Through this qualification, you'll explore the nature of storytelling through the medium of digital cinema and learn how to evolve your ideas for professional creative work for film, TV, and other media.
You could find yourself working on content as varied as client-based corporate projects, micro dramas, documentaries and short-form narrative films with professional actors shot on cinema standard equipment.
The course covers skill areas such as lighting design, developing story lines and treatments, directing cinematography, managing performers and crews for screen productions and editing complex screen productions. You'll have access to industry standard technology and equipment, and learn through a combination of formal training and real life hands on industry projects.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Train at TAFE for an exciting career in media
In this short video, you'll hear from Harne who followed his passion and completed the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema) at North Metropolitan TAFE’s Perth campus.
Harne has since worked with the ABC on a television series, and gained work experience on a feature film set. now works as a Camera and Lighting Operator for Channel Nine’s Today Show. He feels the sky's the limit, for his career!
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Explore the nature of storytelling through the medium of Digital Cinema
This course provides you with the opportunity to work on varied content and will foster your skills in developing ideas, storylines and treatments, producing, directing, camera and lighting design, location sound and editing techniques.
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to work within the film and television industry. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore the nature of storytelling through the medium of digital cinema, culminating in a gala cinema screening.
The focus of the course is to create fully funded, short narrative films, with professional actors, using current industry equipment. You will also have opportunities to produce documentaries, micro dramas, and client-based projects.
Successful completion of this course may see you gain advanced standing for entry into the WA Screen Academy's Bachelor of Media & Communications at ECU.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.