Course overview
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.
Course record
Advanced Standing
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.
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Other Information
Practical experience
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.
Fees and charges
Refer to JMC Academy latest fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Director, cinematographer, scriptwriter, editor, producer, production manager, post-production supervisor, technical director, motion graphics designer, lighting designer, sound recordist, camera operator.
Majors
Areas of study
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.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education 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. Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria .
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW