CUF40401 Certificate IV in Screen
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CUF01 - Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia
TAFE NSW Course No: 7840
This course is for people who want to work in the film and television industry in a variety of support roles in technical operations and production. You will gain a grounding of specialised skills in editing, animation, camera, sound production, or television for short film production, or skills in specialised operating areas of studio and location television.
You will learn to plan a production; set up required sound, lighting and camera equipment; and work effectively as a member of a production crew. You will also learn how to create digital 2D and 3D animation; how to select and edit footage for post-production; how to record; edit and mix sound; and how to collaborate with others in the planning, developing and finalising of a screen production. You will develop a working knowledge of the Australian film and television industry, how to work safely, and use effective communication skills.
Career Opportunities: Assistant operator, editing assistant, professional assistant.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can continue on to further and related studies in film, television or other media.
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 (or equivalent statement from another educational authority).
Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria: Evidence of ability to complete the course, based on:
C1 Your previous education and training (Part C in application form - up to 20 points);
C2 Your paid or unpaid work experience (up to 20 points);
C3 Your life and community experience (up to 20 points).
Demonstrated relevance of the course:
D1 Relevance of course to your career plans and goals (Part D in application form - up to 15 points);
D2 Knowledge of the career area (up to 15 points).
Other factors relating to any previous disadvantages that may be taken into account in the selection process (Part E in application form - up to 10 points).
Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
Modules:
| Competency Units | |
| BSXFMI404A | Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams |
| CUECLE2A | Use information technology |
| CUECOR1A | Manage own work and learning |
| CUECOR2A | Work with others |
| CUECOS2A | Apply art finishing |
| CUEMAR3A | Undertake marketing activities |
| CUESOU1A | Repair and maintain sound equipment |
| CUFAIR02A | Conduct an interview |
| CUFAIR05A | Conduct live voice report |
| CUFANM03A | Produce storyboard for animation |
| CUFANM04A | Produce layout drawings for animation |
| CUFANM05A | Produce key drawings for animation |
| CUFANM11A | Produce artwork from live action reference |
| CUFANM13A | Produce line image recordings for animation |
| CUFBRD01A | Communicate using a two way system |
| CUFBRD03A | Capture broadcast material on tape for television transmission |
| CUFBRD05A | Compile material for broadcast transmission |
| CUFBRD09A | Call shots and cue sources for a television production |
| CUFBRD10A | Vision mix a multisource television production to tape or air |
| CUFCAM03A | Compose camera shots and operate a camera |
| CUFCAM05A | Pull focus |
| CUFCAM06A | Shoot television material in a multicamera environment |
| CUFCAM07A | Maintain battery power and video stocks for a shoot |
| CUFCAM08A | Coordinate and load film stocks |
| CUFCAM09A | Perform pre-shoot camera tests |
| CUFCAM11A | Set up a camera |
| CUFCAM13A | Rig camera supports and dollies |
| CUFCAM15A | Operate a moving camera support |
| CUFEDT02A | Prepare material and documents for editing |
| CUFEDT04A | Operate video editing equipment |
| CUFEDT05A | Operate a non-linear editing system |
| CUFEDT06A | Prepare an edit decision list and oversee the on-line edit |
| CUFEDT08A | Edit dialogue and sound |
| CUFGEN01A | Develop and apply industry knowledge |
| CUFIMA01A | Produce and manipulate digital images |
| CUFIMA03A | Create 2D digital animation |
| CUFIMA04A | Create 3D digital animation |
| CUFIMA05A | Create 3D digital models and images |
| CUFLGT02A | Prepare, install and monitor lighting equipment |
| CUFLGT03A | Determine lighting requirements and operate lighting |
| CUFMEM02A | Author a multimedia product |
| CUFMEM13A | Incorporate, design and edit digital video |
| CUFPOP02A | Breakdown a script |
| CUFPOP03A | Compile a production schedule |
| CUFPOP06A | Survey locations |
| CUFPOP07A | Manage a film or television shoot |
| CUFPOP11A | Coordinate continuity |
| CUFPOP13A | Manage rehearsals |
| CUFPOP14A | Produce a pre-recorded program segment |
| CUFPOP17A | Plan and prepare a program |
| CUFPRP06A | Dress the set and maintain props continuity |
Applying and Enrolling:
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 2, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Grafton - contact Bruce Vickery on (02) 6641 1700.
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Grafton - Full-time (TAFE NSW application code: 078400381).
For more information contact Bruce Vickery on 02 6641 1600.
