CUA31020 – Certificate III in Screen and Media
FOCUS >> FILM, LIGHTING & MULTIMEDIA
UPCOMING START DATES:
10 February, 2025
21 July, 2025
DURATION: 18 weeks
DAYS / TIME: Monday to Wednesday. 9am – 4.30pm
SUBSIDISED FEE: $0-$1580
Applicable for NSW/ACT Government subsidised students *conditions apply. Contact ITeC and we can calculate your course fee. View Fees & Charges PDF for more information.
FULL FEE: $7070
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: See below
LOCATION: ITeC Academy, Wollongong
Prepare for a Career in the Film Industry with ITeC’s Screen and Media Courses
ITeC’s Certificate III in Screen and Media course gives students a hands-on introduction to filmmaking and digital content creation. Covering all stages of production—pre-production, production, and post-productio. This course is ideal if you’re looking to build skills for a career in media and content creation within the entertainment industry.
With a strong focus on industry-relevant skills, this qualification prepares you for assistant roles in screen, media, and entertainment sectors, including film and television, radio, interactive digital media, lighting and sound, and technical broadcasting. The course includes essential training in video editing, making it perfect for those interested in social media courses and screen and media courses that align with today’s digital landscape.
Start your journey in the dynamic field of media and entertainment today!
Participants will learn in ITeC’s Digital Media Suite, Theatre, outdoor courtyard and in our state-of-the-art audio Recording Studio.
Learn how to use a range of industry professional software and equipment including video cameras, lighting, audio gear and more.
What you will learn?
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Pre Production
Pre production includes Screenplay writing using industry standard formatting of your script, creating shot lists, shooting schedules, inventory lists, release forms and more. These are required in order to plan and organise shoots for the production stage to run smoothly and are an essential phase in film and media production.
Production
The production stage is when you will learn to use camera fundamentals such as focus, exposure, iso, frame composition, lenses, filters and various other camera settings and techniques, lighting setups including three point lighting, using reflectors, diffusion and more. You will also learn how to use audio field recorders, boom microphones, setting recording levels and more in order to capture sound for your screen and media projects.
Post Production
The post production stage consists of learning how to bring all of your footage and assets together in order to create a final product. This includes organisation of media assets, ingestion of footage and video editing in order to export a final product. You will also learn about delivery platforms, screen formats and codecs, naming conventions and more.
Course Units
Core Units
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
Elective Units
CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media
CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations
CUALGT211 Develop basic lighting skills
CUACAM211 Assist with basic camera shoots
CUASOU213 Assist with sound recordings
CUACAM311 Shoot material for screen productions
CUASOU304 Prepare audio assets
CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing
Entry Requirements
• Good internet knowledge and ready access to the internet.
• Able to use a computer and have sound digital literacy skills.
• Reading and writing skills to answer assessment questions.
• Preferably has own computer/device compatible to course requirements.
Career Opportunities
The job roles may include editing assistant, assistant content creator, assistant sound technician, assistant audio visual technician, assistant radio producer, podcast producer, community radio producer, community radio presenter, junior animator, camera assistant and technical production assistant. Individuals usually work under direction, using some discretion and judgement, and may provide technical advice and support to a team.
I received my Screen and Media Cert III through ITeC in 2018. As a result, I was able to get into a Cinematography position with a 2 million dollar Australian Feature Film, Public Eye (2021). Without ITeC, I wouldn’t have had the skills to get that job.
Lucas Brandon
Certificate III in Screen and Media
Green screen
Screen and Media in the Theatre
ITeC’s recording studio
Learn industry standard software
Get behind our console
Computer Room – Film
Theatre
Use video cameras
Learn how to use equipment
Prep for shoots
Recording studio
Professional cameras
Film and edit
Computer Room – Audio
Recording Studio Outboard Gear
ITeC’s Screen and Media course has benefited me in many ways, including gaining skills for the industry and making connections. I learned a lot from the basics to the more advanced content. ITeC is an awesome place to learn with great teachers and people. Awesome! 10/10 ITeC is great!
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* This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government through the Smart and Skilled program.