OpenDiplomaAudio Visual Studies

Diploma of Film

ProviderSAE University College
Course code: QTAC061172Higher education providerStudy area: Audio Visual StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMay 2026 · Brisbane · QLD

Course overview

SAE Film graduates have been involved with outstanding production companies, studios and networks, including Nine Network, Steam Motion and Sound, Fuel VFX, Foxtel, ABC and independent production companies.

Be cast directly into a world-class creative environment with SAE’S hands-on Diploma of Film. Guided by expert lecturers you will gain an in-depth introduction to film, from scriptwriting and film production, right through to digital post-production. You will engage in collaborative studio-based learning where you will have access to all the latest equipment and software including DaVinci Resolve colour grading software and Adobe Creative Cloud.

You’ll feel like you are already working, with the amount of hands-on experience you’ll gain operating film production equipment for a variety of screen contexts, including cameras, lighting, and sound. You’ll also learn about digital post-production including audio mixing, tilting colour grading and the authoring processes.

Areas of study: Colour grading, compositing, directing, editing, producing.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Entry-Level Videographer, Entry-Level Film Crew, Camera Assistant, Production Assistant, Entry-Level Editor, Independent Filmmaker.

Entry requirements

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Student profile

Total students62
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Higher education entryN/P · N/P%
N/P%
School leavers (ATAR)0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Secondary education16 · 25.8%
25.8%
Vocational pathway17 · 27.4%
27.4%
Other entry pathways21 · 33.9%
33.9%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BrisbaneQLDFebruary 2026
  • BrisbaneQLDMay 2026
  • BrisbaneQLDSeptember 2025
  • BrisbaneQLD