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RMIT University

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Certificate IV in Screen and Media

  • Certificate

Work in film and TV, studio and camera operation, graphics and editing.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C4374
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Work in film and TV, studio and camera operation, graphics and editing.

The television industry requires skilled graduates with strong technical and production skills. The Certificate IV in Screen and Media is where industry professionals look to fill that demand. This one-year, intensely practical course will prepare you to enter the industry with the experience you need to succeed.

Our teaching staff includes world-class industry experts who work in broadcast production, allowing students to gain industry-level skills and prepare for employment upon graduation. Close links with community television, such as RMITV, gives you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and experience while completing your qualification.

Through your studies you'll explore:

  • audio and video production
  • vision mixing systems and equipment
  • studio & location television production
  • computer graphics and editing
  • studio and location camera operation.

This certificate course also offers further study opportunities for students interested in advancing their skills through to diploma, advanced diploma and associate degree level.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

The screen and media environment is constantly evolving. These changes are reflected in our up-to-date course content, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills needed to work in industry. Advancements in technology have increased the size of the industry, from TV to online, resulting in the creation of new job roles.

Graduate positions and titles vary across sectors. Possible job titles include:

  • assistant director
  • camera assistant or operator
  • grips
  • lighting assistant or designer
  • production assistant or coordinator
  • studio operator
  • sound editor
  • technical assistant
  • video split editor
  • vision editor.

RMIT offers a range of careers resources to help improve your employment prospects after graduation.

Participate in the Future Edge program and visit the Job Shop to build up job-ready and soft skills, and seek out casual and volunteer work on Career Hub to gain industry experience.

Begin building your professional network through student and professional associations, including RMITV, the Australian Screen Association, and Film Victoria. You can also take advantage of the RMIT Mentoring program, where you'll be matched with an industry professional for guidance and advice.

Those interested in further study and specialisation can progress into the Diploma of Screen and Media, or the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services.