Course overview
The Diploma of Film and Video introduces a range of skills and knowledge found in film production. It provides you with a base of knowledge and skills in screen-based video production and post-production. You will develop basic skills in cinematography, lighting, editing, colour grading and sound design. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of and practical skills motion design, photography and all the leading software used in the industry.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Learn skills in video production and specialise in post-production.
- Develop the fundamentals in lighting, editing, colour grading and motion design.
- Gain practical skills and knowledge in motion design.
- Design cutting edge video production using trends within social and new media platforms.
- Work with industry-standard creative processes, advanced challenges & briefs.
Course record
Career Opportunities
This course has been developed to provide a broad base of theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to leverage an exciting career in the film and video industry. Completing a Diploma of Film and Video Design provides opportunities to work in a range of roles across the industry, along with options for further specialisation at bachelor level.
Potential career paths
- Compositor
- Digital Video Producer and Videographer
- Colour Grader
- Video Editor
Majors
Psychology of Moving Image, Digital Portfolio and Showreel, Beyond the Creative Industries, Motion Design, Visual Language of Photography, Light and Lighting, Camera and Capture, Design Studio, Digital Design Foundations.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection International Students require IELTS 5.5, with no subscore less than 5.0 or equivalent. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection International Students require IELTS 5.5, with no subscore less than 5.0 or equivalent. Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International Students require IELTS 5.5, with no subscore less than 5.0 or equivalent. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International Students require IELTS 5.5, with no subscore less than 5.0 or equivalent. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International Students require IELTS 5.5, with no subscore less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC

