As an introduction to the fundamentals of film and TV, the Diploma of Film and Television Production will let you explore cinematography, editing, lighting, location, sound recording, sound design, screenwriting and production management, providing you with the introductory knowledge and skills to move into entry level roles with the film and TV industry. Gain hands-on skills and professional insights crewing on an industry production and even produce your own documentary.
We take film and TV seriously at JMC, with studios full of the best tech in the trade. You’ll have access to our brand-new on-campus film and TV studio fitted out with highly sophisticated equipment, including Blackmagic Design Ursa Broadcast G2 cameras, and a green-screen. Additionally on our new Melbourne campus, you will access JMC’s editing suites, colour grading room including powerful iMac Pros and Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, a cinema/theatre fitted with 5.1 surround sound and full student loan facilities with lenses, cameras, lights and sound equipment available.
You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
JMC credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
View all details of this course on the JMC Academy website.
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Students workshop and perform original songs from the outset, receiving feedback from industry professionals and collaborating across JMC’s creative disciplines in real-world project settings.
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Director, cinematographer, scriptwriter, editor, producer, production manager, post-production supervisor, technical director, motion graphics designer, lighting designer, sound recordist, camera operator.
Broadcasting, camera operation, camera and lighting, cinematography, directing (film), directing (television), documentary production, film audio, film composition, film editing, filmmaking, industry and professional development, international cinema, lighting design, Mise en scene, motion graphics, multi-cam broadcasting, music videos, popular culture, postproduction, producing (film), producing (television), screen history, screen and genre studies, screenwriting, short films, sound design, sound recording and design, television broadcasting, television studio production.
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Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).
No ATAR required.
Minimum age 17.
Other applicants
Interview: Once we've received your application, we'll give you a call and organise for you to come in for a consultation with one of our student recruitment advisers.
During this appointment they'll be able to confirm your application details, assess the best course study options for you.
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