DIGITAL MEDIA: MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS 2010
David Wypich :: Screen CIV :: 2008 (detail)
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Screen and Media
Certificate IV
19236
This is the foundation year of a three year course,  which progresses to the Screen and Media Diploma in the second year.
You will study Digital video production and editing, camera operation and lighting, 2D animation and 3D modelling, Photography, drawing and storyboard creation.
The course is intensive, and classes run for five hours per day over a four day week, with self-directed study in the Centre for up to six hours per week.

Software covered in the course includes:
Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Photoshop

Pre-requisites – Year 12 or mature age entry. Full-time day course, 4 days per week for 1 year.


IMPORTANT: All Applicants are required to:
    • use the NSW TAFE Application form
    • submit a CD or DVD portfolio.
Applicants who are successful in stage 1 will be required to:
    • Prepare a portfolio as per the instructions available from the CDMD (This will normally consist of of between 4 and 10 examples of original creative work)
    • You may be required to attend a selection interview at the CDMD
    • You may be required to successfully complete a computer literacy test at the CDMD

    Closing dates for 2011 applications will be available later in the year.
Screen and Media
Diploma
19237
The Diploma is the second year of study, following the successful completion of the Digital Media Certificate 4. In this year there is a greater emphasis on project production and professional skills.
Students produce music videos, animations, and short video pieces to broadcast standards.
The following areas are covered in depth: Digital film-making, script development, camera operation, sound design, 2D and 3D animation
The course is intensive, and classes run for five hours per day over a four day week, with self-directed study in the Centre for up to six hours per week in addition to the formal classes.

Entry requirement – Screen and Media Certificate IV. Full-time day course, 4 days per week for 1 year.


Screen and Media
Advanced Diploma
19239
The Advanced Diploma is the third year of study in Screen and Media, following the successful completion of the Screen and Media Diploma. In this year there is a greater emphasis on project production and professional skills. Students work in the following areas:
Digital film-making, script development and pre-production, camera operation and vision mixing in a multi-camera environment, studio lightingset and prop design and construction, 3D animation, DVD design and production.
The course is intensive, and classes run for five hours per day over a four day week, with self-directed study in the Centre for up to six hours per week in addition to the formal classes.

Entry requirement – Screen and Media Diploma or equivalent Diploma level qualification. Full-time day course, 4 days per week for 1 year;