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Diploma of Screen and Media

Melbourne, Australia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Diploma of Screen and Media is a one-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering film and video production including camera operation, Editing, Animation and scriptwriting.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Screen and Media and apply creative practice
Critical evaluation
and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Director (film and television)
Content Creator
Editor (film and television)
Artistic Director
Lead Animator
Motion Graphics Artist

Curriculum

One-year course made up of 15 units
4 Of them core. Core study includes provide freelance services
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Realise a creative project and establish and maintain safe creative practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification; some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent
Minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on 7 course pages; others require Australian Year 12 equivalent
a VCE equivalent without a stated score
or an earlier RMIT certificate

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 50
PTE Academic 42
Cambridge 162
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,500, $26,500, $27,000 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Melbourne City
Faculty or school	College of Vocational Education
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
88 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.