Diploma of Screen and Media

This course is delivered in the award-winning VU Block Model, where you learn and master one skill set one at a time, rather than juggling several at once. You will build confidence before moving on to the next unit, and have the flexibility of upskilling or specialising in an area.

You will learn the practical and technical skills to apply specialised make-up for:

• feature film and television productions
• fashion and wedding photography
• theatre
• music videos
• runway
• media special effects
• body art and facepainting events.

You will learn to:

• design specialised make-up
• create special effects
• style production hair
• interpret design briefs
• present photographic portfolios
• apply body art
• provide freelance services.

Victoria University Polytechnic is recognised as the leading make-up school in Australia. We will ensure you have all the skills to succeed as a make-up and hair stylist or designer in the creative industries. You will learn from industry professionals and gain an understanding of business plans, marketing and client interactions in the industry.

Possible career opportunities emerging from the completion of CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) include:

• air brusher
• bridal make-up artist
• hair and Wig stylist
• prosthetics artist
• special make-up effects artist.

Graduates of this qualification further venture into:

• setting up own business
• working in theatre
• film and television industry.

The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
To be awarded CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, consisting of:

• four (4) Core Units, and;
• eleven (11) Elective Units, of which:

• nine (9) units must be selected from the electives listed within the qualification, and;
• two (2) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

Specialisations:The Polytechnic currently offers the following specialisation(s):

• Specialist Make-up Services.

To be awarded CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services), a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, consisting of:
*four (4) Core Units, and;
*eleven (11) Elective Units, of which:

• nine (9) units must be selected from the electives listed within the qualification, of which;

  - six (6) units should be from Group B, and must include CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove make-up and CUAMUP413 Style hair for productions. and;

• two (2) units may be selected from the remaining listed electives or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome as well as be approved by VU Polytechnic.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.