Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Screen and Media
Diploma of Screen and Media
CUA51020
BGU7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 09/07/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, gaming and digital effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, and content creation environments.
They apply technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have technical and theoretical knowledge, with depth in some areas in a field of work.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include director (film and television), technical director, master control operator, editor, content creator, sound designer, radio station manager, specialist make-up artist (creative), director of photography, instructional designer, editor (film and television), artistic director, production manager (film and television), lighting designer (productions), interface designer, special effects designer, animation designer, assistant film producer, information architect, lead animator, roto artist, compositor, compositing supervisor, motion graphics artist, editor, motion capture artist, 3D animator, 3D modeller, texture artist, concept artist.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The 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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets 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 qualification
Some 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)- Four (4) core units plus
- Eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- at least nine (9) must be from Groups A, B or C
- up to two (2) units may be from Groups A, B, C, or D or from any currently endorsed Certificate IV or above training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in the packaging rules above can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations. The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed at qualification end.
- Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects
- Specialist Make-Up Services
- Directing
- Radio and Podcasting
- Journalism
- Content Creation
- Production Management
- Post-Production
NOTE: An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements on TGA table for details.
Specialisations
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio & Podcasting)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management)
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-production)
Packaging rules to achieve a specialisation
Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects
- Six (6) Group A elective units must be selected
Specialist Make-Up Services
- Six (6) Group B elective units must be selected, and must include CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove make-up and CUAMUP413 Style hair for productions.
Directing
- Six (6) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUADRT411 Direct television programs and segments, CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers and CUADRT512 Direct performers for screen productions
Radio and Podcasting
- Five (5) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUAAIR412 Refine on-air presentation techniques and CUAPPM414 Produce programs and program segments
Journalism
- Five (5) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUAWRT415 Write narration and material for productions and CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments
Content Creation
- Five (5) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUACAM411 Shoot different screen content and CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques
Production Management
- Five (5) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUAPPM416 Coordinate media production services and resources and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
Post-production
- Five (5) Group C elective units must be selected and must include CUAPOS412 Manage media assets and CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions
Pathways
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODE01 | CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODH64 | CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODE19 | CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODE58 | CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects Elective Units
For specialisation in Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects, six (6) Group A elective units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
3. Group B - Specialist Make-up Services Elective Units
For specialisation in Specialist Make-Up Services, six (6) Group B elective units must be selected and must include CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove make-up and CUAMUP413 Style hair for productions.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY26 | SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-styles | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODE52 | CUASFX411 | Create special effects items | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH16 | CUAMUP513 | Design and apply special make-up effects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODG38 | CUAMUP512 | Design and apply specialised make-up | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ19 | CUAMUP411 | Design, apply and remove make-up | 160 | Unit of competency |
| ODE46 | CUAMUP412 | Maintain make-up and hair continuity | 160 | Unit of competency |
| AWY28 | SHBHDES005 | Select and apply hair extensions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ17 | CUAMUP413 | Style hair for productions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ00 | CUAMUP414 | Style wigs and hairpieces for productions | 120 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Screen and Media Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
5. Group D - General Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL8 | CUA51015 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil.
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