• ANTICIPATED DELIVERY - This course will be on the TAFE SA scope of registration in 2011 as required under Condition 9 of the AQTF Standard - transition from superseded Training Packages.

Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Advanced Diploma of Film and Television Production
In the first year students develop skills in Communicating via the screen for both Film and Television Production inclusive of fundamentals of Screen Language and Digital Production practices via Digital Camera and Editing exercises. Training in Specific Crew Roles for On Set & Location based productions, via current industry practices. In the Diploma students extend their skills in writing for the screen, production planning / management and in camera techniques and editing practices for both Television and Film productions across all crew roles through the completion of Infotainment style productions as well as participation in the Short Dramas & Documentary & Studio based productions via current industry practices. Students graduate with skills in, program planning, production & post production practices. In the final year students further advance their skills in writing for the screen, producing / production management, cinematography and specifically in directing for film & television production. Productions include location based short dramas & documentaries & studio set based television production. This course equips graduates with the comprehensive skills required for today’s screen industry.

Award - SATAC application process

• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Any Certificate III
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)

Award - SATAC application process

• Applications for the 2011 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for 'Apply to Campus' courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2140 in 2010. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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