OpenDiplomaCommunication and Media Studies

Diploma of Screen and Media/Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama and Performance)- on campus

ProviderTAFE Queensland
Course code: QTAC536095Higher education providerStudy area: Communication and Media StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Mt Gravatt/Sth Bank · QLD

Course overview

The diploma course will have a film and TV production focus. Learn a range of film-making skills needed for careers in the film, television and digital content industries. This advanced qualification is ideal for creative people seeking employment as a film-maker, editor, camera person, production manager, content creator or any of the multiple film and video crew roles. The screen industry plays an important role in Australia's economy. The emergence of new technologies and wide range of job prospects means this is an exciting industry to be a part of. This course will give you the advanced skills required to work within this fast-paced dynamic sector. Led by industry experts, this immersive and hands-on course will give you valuable screen production skills in directing, camera operation, lighting, sound recording, video editing, writing and producing. You’ll have the opportunity to design and produce your own short screen productions, as well as perform a variety of crew roles on multiple TAFE productions. TAFE Queensland's state-of-the-art facilities, studios, and specialist educators with strong links to industry are ready to launch you into jobs in the film, television and digital content industries. The degree provides graduates with the learning and experience to initiate and build creative performances, projects and events. The course is presented in an innovative partnership between TAFE Queensland and the University of Canberra. Graduates will be able to engage as arts facilitators, educators, producers and project managers in creating, leading and facilitating projects that are designed to have social, economic and cultural impacts on individuals, organisations and communities. Graduates will be able to work across a variety of media and collaborate with performance makers, educational institutions and community organisations. As a graduate, you will learn to operate in varied organisational contexts, engaging in both non-profit and commercial activities. A range of elective units is on offer to expand the student’s skills base and knowledge including study in Music, Visual Arts, Gaming, Fashion and Digital Design.

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Career Opportunities
Videographer, production manager, director, cinematographer, video editor, digital content producer, assistant director, live television broadcast roles, light technician, playwriting, actor/actress, producer, voice-over artist, arts facilitator.

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Mt Gravatt/Sth BankQLDJanuary 2026
  • Mt Gravatt/Sth BankQLDJuly 2026
  • Mt Gravatt/Sth BankQLD