Certificate IV in Screen & Media
Course Code CUF40107 VETAB accredited and Austudy approved
With a focus on post production this course provides an opportunity to take part in film making. This semester we will concentrate on documentary filmmaking.
Entry is by interview.
AIMS OF THE COURSE
This course is aimed specifically at teaching post production and video editing skills using digital technology (Final Cut Pro). Our broad aim however, is to provide a well rounded experience of both the artistic and practical aspects of short film making.
Throughout this project students will gain insight into film making processes from pre to post production. Students will learn to use a camera, record sound and work with directors. At the post production stage students will learn to edit footage to best achieve the vision of the director, and will also learn to synchronize sound with film.
COURSE OUTLINE
Core Units
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills (12 hrs)
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records (40 hrs)
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes (4hrs)
Elective Units
CUFAIR401A Conduct interviews (24 hrs)
CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions (45 hrs)
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions (50 hrs)
CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-cam environment (40 hrs)
CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments (30 hrs)
CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industry (4hrs)
CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing (40 hrs)
CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving pictures (40 hrs)
CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing (30 hrs)
CUFWRT302A Write simple stories (30 hrs)
The course is comprised of 3 core units plus 8 electives drawn from the unit bank above and entails practical and theoretical work. It will run for a minimum of 390 hrs over the year for the completion of the full Certificate IV Qualification. Some time will be allocated for shooting and editing film content.
85% attendance record is recommended in order to fulfil assessment requirements for the units covered in the course.
Austudy recipients have attendance requirements as fulltime students. The Austudy handbook provides details.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Successful applicants are expected to provide the following equipment and materials for their own work during the course:
- 1 x External Hard Drive suitable for digital video production
- Video tape stock for production work (predominately Mini DV,) for production work
- Blank CD ROM disks for file back up
- Blank DVD-R (1-4 X Minus disks) for project back up.
External Hard Drive
This must be suitable for digital video production. It is important that students develop effective data management skills and practices as relates to current film and video production. Each student should organise access to their own hard drive before major production work commences. It should conform to the following minimum specifications:
- 100 GB disk space (minimum)
- FireWire / IEEE 1394 connections
- Proven compatibility with Apple Mac based Final Cut Pro, Avid video edit systems
Video Tape Stock
Student productions are shot and edited predominately on the Mini DV format. Digital-S format is also available for some production work. Students will need to provide videotape according to their own production needs during the course.
Blank CD Disks
These are required for the purpose of backing up work files. It is important that students develop effective back up skills and procedures for their own production and course files.
Blank DVD-Rs
These are required for burning and storing your project files and programmes. It is important that students develop effective back up skills and procedures for their own productions.
MUTUAL RECOGNITION AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
NRCAC recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation and other Tertiary Institutions. NRCAC also recognises prior learning (RPL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning, (RPL), is the acknowledgement of skills and knowledge obtained through:
- Formal training, (industry and education)
- Work experience
- Life experience
The main focus of RPL is the LEARNING OUTCOMES or COMPETENCIES of these experiences, NOT how, when or where the learning occurred. The advantages of RPL to the student, the training organisation and industry are:
- The completion of formal education in a shorter time
- Reduction of duplication in learning
- An efficient response to industry skills shortage
- A fairer access to studies
- Increasing career and education options
- Stronger links between industry and education
- Greater understanding and recognition of workplace training needs
- A cost reduction in education training provision
Students are encouraged to apply to the Head of Department for Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit of their course. All applications for RPL must be conducted at the beginning of each semester. No retrospective RPL will be granted. Details of the application process and the evidence that you will be required to submit for any recognition is available from your Head of Department. The Head of Department will then meet with you to schedule the appropriate assessment(s). An RPL application fee of $20 is payable per unit that you are applying for as well as an assessment/processing fee of $35 per hour to determine if RPL is achieved.
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
The Northern Rivers Conservatorium’s Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited by VETAB.
Some students may be eligible for Austudy/Abstudy assistance.
You will need to contact your local Centrelink office.
Centrelink can also offer some students a supplementary loan, which can be used to assist financially disadvantaged students.
NOTE: Our certificate/diploma courses do not qualify for HECS. This is only available to university students.
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