CUA41220
Certificate IV in Screen and Media

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Certificate IV in Screen and Media

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Course overview

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Locations

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,895.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the Screen and Media industry.

This qualification is designed to develop your skills and knowledge base across a wide variety of contexts in the Film, Television, Web video content and Digital Media industries.

This nationally recognised course is offered on a full-time basis and is delivered through structured classes, tutorials and workshops, as well as providing time for you to work independently on specific projects.

In this course, you will develop your skills across a number of areas including audio and sound, directing, writing, producing and cinematography, as well as the opportunity to build upon your leadership, management and business skills.

You’ll get hands-on experience in how to set up and use professional digital cameras, as well as gain an introduction to sound recording and editing, video editing and lighting, as well as gain experience in the different elements of planning and production, and writing screenplays, short documents and how to pitch a (good) idea!

Throughout the course, you will also get the chance to investigate micro business opportunities and articulate, present and debate ideas resulting in skills that can be applied to employment opportunities in film or broadcast media and other related disciplines.

On successful completion of this course, you will be well equipped to seek employment as an assistant in areas such as scriptwriting, video content production, technical engineering or lighting and editing.

This qualification is designed to develop your skills and knowledge base across a wide variety of contexts in the Film, Television, Web video content and Digital Media industries.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Campbell Street	3 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time 12.5 hours per week for 36 weeks 2 days a week - Wednesdays and Thursdays - 9.00 am - 4.00 pm in class 2.5 hours per week online - to be advised Up to 6 hours per week unsupervised.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this quailification

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to use word processing software
Ability to use video and audio editing software
Some experience with video story telling
Demonstrated passion for wanting to enter the Screen Industry
Positive attitude towards learning

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

SD memory card “Sandisk” 64 gig capacity or greater 95Mb/sec speed for video acquisition (approx. $65.00)
SD memory card 8 gig capacity class 10 for audio recording (approx. $15.00)
Portable Hard Drive at least 1 terabyte capacity for backup and projects (approx. $70.00)
Pens, pencil and writing pad to take notes
A couple of USB sticks for quick transfer of files
Although students have full access to the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes video and audio editing software, on campus, it can be beneficial to acquire the software on their own computers. Student prices are accessible when enrolled.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CUA41220 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
CUAIND311	Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAMWB401	Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAWHS312	Apply work health and safety practices

Elective units
CUACAM311	Shoot material for screen productions
CUADES412	Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAPOS211	Perform basic vision and sound editing
CUAPOS311	Edit video and audio content for social media
CUAPOS512	Perform primary and secondary colour correction
CUAPPR311	Produce creative work
CUASOU410	Record sound on location
CUASOU422	Reproduce sound for post-production
CUAWRT301	Write content for a range of media

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Career opportunities

Scriptwriter
Video Content Producer
Production Manager
Technical Engineer
Producer

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CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

CUA41220
Certificate IV in Screen and Media