Certificate IV in Screen and Media - CUA41220
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00111D
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation and visual effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, content creation and technical broadcasting environments. They use a broad range of specialised skills and a developed knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the screen, media, broadcasting and entertainment industries to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide some leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others and so at this level would be expected to have technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include radio/podcast presenter, sound recordist, radio broadcaster, audio narrator, radio producer, editor (film, television, podcast), audio editor (radio), journalist, digital producer, content creator, communications technologist, camera operator, assistant producer, assistant director, animator, digital artist, foley artist, special effects operator, lighting supervisor, specialist broadcast technologist, wigmaker, writer (multi-media), and make-up artist. For a full list of possible job roles associated with this qualification, visit this qualification\u2019s page on training.gov.au.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerationsNational Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk WorkThe National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction WorkSets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Subjects
- Write content for a range of media
- Contribute to organising productions
- Produce innovative digital images
- Coordinate sound recording operations on location
- Create 3D digital models
- Record sound on location
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Install and test lighting equipment
- Manage media assets
- Follow Aboriginal cultural protocols
- Edit texts
- Install and test network protocols
- Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- Produce creative work
- Vision mix productions
- Author interactive media
- Create 3D digital animations
- Direct television programs and segments
- Develop and extend design skills and practice
- Coordinate media production services and resources
- Present programs on-air
- Create classic long hair up-styles
- Pull focus
- Implement copyright arrangements
- Deploy software to networked computers
- Apply airbrushed make-up
- Produce programs and program segments
- Conduct radio frequency measurements
- Produce digital images
- Write and apply scripting language in authoring
- Write complex documents
- Maintain an electronic system
- Incorporate and edit digital video
- Perform writing and editing tasks
- Install and operate follow spots
- Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
- Plan and conduct interviews
- Research and apply graphic design techniques
- Provide production support for television productions
- Develop and refine illustrative work
- Design and apply make-up for photography
- Lead team effectiveness
- Manage first aid services and resources
- Install camera supports
- Develop personal work priorities
- Compile audio material for broadcast
- Articulate, present and debate ideas
- Write narration and material for productions
- Coordinate production operations
- Licence to perform dogging
- Implement lighting designs
- Review and apply the principles of animation
- Conduct research
- Licence to perform rigging advanced level
- Support ICT system software
- Edit sound
- Create advanced 3D digital models
- Research and develop business plans
- Style hair for productions
- Edit video and audio content for social media
- Create 3D digital environments
- Evaluate ICT system status
- Operate basic lighting
- Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities
- Create 2D digital animations
- Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- Create digital visual effects
- Perform basic vision and sound editing
- Design and apply creative make-up
- Communicate with the community
- Participate in organisational governance
- Install and disassemble audio equipment
- Organise and facilitate rehearsals
- Prepare video assets
- Perform primary and secondary colour correction
- Restore audio tracks
- Apply work health and safety practices
- Undertake project work
- Write extended stories
- Coordinate outside broadcasts
- Fault find and troubleshoot ICT equipment, hardware and software problems
- Plan finances for new business ventures
- Use inclusive work practices
- Prepare audio assets
- Create titles for screen productions
- Maintain financial records
- Interpret and respond to a design brief
- Analyse and present research information
- Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
- Maintain and protect cultural values in the organisation
- Work effectively in the creative arts industry
- Edit complex media productions
- Coordinate continuity in productions
- Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
- Create storyboards
- Compile and replay audio material
- Record sound
- Edit dialogue
- Design user interfaces
- Create user interfaces
- Create visual design components
- Undertake live audio operations
- Collaborate in creative processes
- Provide First Aid
- Analyse soundtracks
- Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
- Plan and prepare program content
- Refine on-air presentation techniques
- Shoot material for screen productions
- Produce and prepare photo images
- Write simple stories
- Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- Install, configure and test internet protocol networks
- Edit digital content for fast turnaround
- Produce innovative video art
- Review and apply the constitution
- Develop techniques for presenting to camera
- Implement maintenance procedures
- Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
- Licence to perform rigging basic level
- Develop and implement sound plans
- Interpret and use legal information
- Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
- Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
- Install hardware to networks
- Design, apply and remove make-up
- Repair and maintain broadcast equipment and facilities
- Install, configure and test a router
- Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- Generate design solutions
- Reproduce sound for post-production
- Make presentations
- Record and document Community history
- Shoot different screen content
- Carry out transmission operations
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Hawthorn | Domestic: $11,250 | No |
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| Online | Domestic: $11,250 | No |
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