Certificate IV

This training programme takes 7 months to complete.

Each production is run by a Production Executive of around five to seven members who are crewed in the major roles. In the Certificate IV in Screen programme you will work on 5 productions as a member of the Production Executive, the last of which is on 16mm film and you may have the opportunity of working as a crew member on additional productions. These programmes include basic technique productions, current affairs, interviews and TV commercials. From these varied genre samples you will gain a good and solid general overview of the industry.

This practical work is backed up by proficiency work and theory topics which comprise lectures, presentations, discussion sessions and workshops.

Topics covered in the Certificate IV in Screen are as follows:

• Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge for Film and TV
• OHS at the Academy
• Production Script Development
• Stills Camera Operations
• Production Management
• Optics
• An Introduction to Video TV Systems and Standards, Video Camera and Crew Operations
• An Introduction to Sound
• An Introduction to Direction
• Lighting
• Off Line Editing for Film and Video
• An Introduction to Cinematography
• Film Camera Operations and the Film Camera Crew
• Work Management and Professional Self-Assessment
• OHS Management

Students who have enrolled to Certificate IV level who decide they would like to continue to Diploma may apply to do so, but we cannot guarantee that places will be available. Overseas students will also need to apply for an extension of their student visa.

Assessment

Students' practical skills are assessed on an ongoing based by reference to their performance in the various productions. Most lecture sessions require short written or oral tests or a written project. To complete proficiency workshops students are required to demonstrate their competence to the tutor.

Timetable

The Certificate IV in Screen takes 7 months to complete and students can enrol in February or August. The Academy is open Monday to Friday between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Students are required to attend 20 hours a week on allocated days. In addition a further day is reserved for additional production work and another for study and project work. Shoots do not follow the normal time table and shoot days range between 7-12 hours.

Academy hours are Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. One day a week is generally allocated to projects, study and location recces outside the Academy. Shoots do not follow the normal time table and shoot days range between 7-12 hours.