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Australia's media, film and broadcasting industry is a vital source in providing entertainment, information and leisure to a wide and diverse Australian audience.

Through audio and visual media, Australia reflects its social, political, economic, cultural and aesthetic values. This occurs through the activities of telecasting, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, television film or tape production, cinema operation, motion picture screening, newsreel theatre operation and motion picture distribution.

careers

A career in the media industry can be exciting but challenging. Employment opportunities are limited in some sectors. To succeed in these industries a driving ambition will help you on your way to success, as competition for jobs in these industries can be intense.

Personal attributes:

  • Normal eyesight and colour vision
  • outgoing and friendly nature
  • able to work under pressure
  • creativity, imagination and versatility
  • can communicate in visual, oral and written forms
  • able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • flexibility
  • determination
  • dedication
  • ability to work as part of a team


Examples of careers in screen and media include:

  • Animator
  • Art and Construction Manager
  • Broadcast Technologist
  • Broadcast Transmitter Operator
  • Camera Operator
  • Costume Designer
  • Creative Designer
  • Director
  • Editor
  • Floor Manager
  • Games Designer/Developer
  • Grip
  • Journalist
  • Lighting Designer
  • Makeup Artist
  • Media Director
  • Media Production Assistant
  • Online Editor
  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Manager
  • Program Director
  • Radio Journalist
  • Radio Operator
  • Radio Presenter
  • Radio Producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Editor
  • Sound Technician
  • Subtitler
  • Television Presenter
  • Television Production Manager
  • Web Designer
  • Writer


Want to know more about careers in Screen and Media?

FutureNow - Creative & Leisure Industries Training Council Inc.
Contact: Rhyl MacFarlane - Project Manager Creative Industries   
Phone: (08) 9285 8555   
Email: rmacfarlane@futurenow.org.au    
Website: www.futurenow.org.au 

Click on the following link for further infomation on careers available in the Screen and Media industry: FutureNow Media Careers Flyer

Career Centre
Location: City Central Building, Level 2, 166 Murray St (Mall), Perth 6000   
Phone: 13 23 98
Email: career.developmentcentre@det.wa.edu.au     
Website: www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/careercentre

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nationally recognised training

The following qualifications are for the film, television, radio and multimedia industries are available from the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package.

Screen and Media
CUF10107    Certificate I in Creative Industries
CUF20107    Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
CUF30107    Certificate III in Media
CUF40107    Certificate IV in Screen and Media
CUF50107     Diploma of Screen and Media
CUF60107    Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Broadcast Technology
CUF30207    Certificate III in Broadcast Technology
CUF40307    Certificate IV in Broadcast Technology
CUF50307    Diploma of Broadcast Technology

Scenery and Set Construction
CUF30307    Certificate III in Scenery and Set Construction
CUF40607    Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction
CUF50607    Diploma of Scenery and Set Construction

Costume and Make-up for Performance
CUF40407    Certificate IV in Make-up
CUF40507    Certificate IV in Costume for Performance
CUF50407    Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services
CUF50507     Diploma of Costume for Performance

Interactive Digital Media
CUF40207    Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media
CUF50207    Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

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training packages

The Screen and Media Training Package, (formerly CUF01 Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia), includes 18 qualifications in the specialist areas of broadcast engineering, radio and television broadcasting, multimedia and screen (film and television).

Click here for an overview of the Screen and Media Training Package (CUF07) from IBSA – Innovation and Business Skills Australia, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for this training package.

Click here to view the Screen and Media Training Package via the National Training Information Service website. 

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apprenticeships & traineeships

Screen and Media Apprenticeships available in Western Australia
Currently there are no Screen and Media apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

Screen and Media Traineeships available in Western Australia
Radio Broadcasting Certificate II Creative Industries (Media)
Broadcasting (Radio) Certificate III Media
Broadcasting (Radio) Certificate IV Screen and Media
Broadcasting (Remote Area Operations) Certificate III Media
Broadcasting (Television) Certificate III Media
Broadcasting (Television) Certificate IV Screen and Media
Multimedia Certificate II Creative Industries (Media)
Multimedia Certificate III Media
Multimedia Certificate IV Interactive Digital Media
Screen Certificate II Creative Industries (Media)
Screen Certificate III Media
Screen Certificate IV Screen and Media

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships 

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school.

What's in it for you?
•    You can earn wages while you learn.
•    You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.
•    You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.
•    You can start training while you're in school.

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

You can now complete your training early if you can show you've reached the skills levels required for your industry.
   
Check out the ApprentiCentre website for further details on apprenticeships and traineeships available in Western Australia (http://www.det.wa.edu.au/apprenticentre).

higher education

Examples of Higher Education Qualifications in Screen and Media provided by universities in Western Australia:
Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management)
Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) Honours
Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media)
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) – Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) - Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) Film and Television – Corporate Production
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information) – Film and Television
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information) – Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (Media Society and Culture) Honours
Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Design)
Bachelor of Communications and Media
Bachelor of Marketing and the Media
Bachelor of Media
Bachelor of Media (Media Studies)
Bachelor of Media (Radio)
Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound)
Graduate Certificate in Arts Management
Graduate Certificate in Broadcasting (Radio)
Graduate Certificate in Broadcasting (Television)
Graduate Certificate in Editing
Graduate Certificate in Film and Video
Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Graduate Certificate in Media Management
Graduate Certificate in Media Production
Graduate Certificate of Communications (Media and Cultural Studies)
Graduate Certificate of Communications (Scriptwriting)
Graduate Diploma in Arts Management
Graduate Diploma in Broadcasting
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (Media Education)
Graduate Diploma in Film and Television
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Graduate Diploma in Media Management
Graduate Diploma in Media Production
Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting
Graduate Diploma of Communication (Media and Cultural Studies)
Graduate Diploma of Communication (Media and Cultural Studies)
Graduate Diploma of Communications (Scriptwriting)
Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries (Film and Video)
Master of Arts Management
Master of Film and Television
Master of Media Management
Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) Media and Information
Master of Philosophy (Media and Information)
Master of Professional Communications (Film and Video)
Master of Professional Communications (Journalism)
Master of Professional Communications (Media and Cultural Studies)
Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies)
Master of Professional Communications (Scriptwriting)
Professional Masters of Arts Management

Western Australian Universities:

Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University

Murdoch University

University of Notre Dame Australia

University of Western Australia

 

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