What types of assessment will be used? Entertainment is a competency-based course and assessment includes group work, research tasks and demonstrating competencies in tasks such as setting up a PA system, creating a cue sheet, or programming and operating a digital lighting desk. •
Students must complete 70 hours of work placement within an Entertainment industry setting.
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There is also a two-hour written external examination.
Many successful and reputable institutions exist to further study the career paths listed above: The Australian Institute of Music in Sydney (offering 2-year courses in Music Production) JMC Academy (offering excellent courses in Audio Engineering and Sound Production) NIDA Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre, Stage Management and Design) Western Academy of Performing Arts (Stage Management and Design) Is there anything else you should know? •
Entertainment assumes NO prior knowledge of technical operations and there is NO performing in this course. Students work entirely backstage or in the front-of-house area on technical operations.
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Students can complete an additional 60 hours specialisation to gain the full certificate III qualification. This certificate III qualification can be used as an alternative entry pathway into Newcastle University.
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Students are required to purchase VET shirts for their hands-on component of their course. These can be purchase through Cowen and Lewis and are an additional cost to the course.
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WHS Induction Training will be delivered by an external provider for students to attain the WHS White Card required for them to complete Work placement. This will incur an additional cost, approximately $90.
Who can you ask for more information? Ms Connor, Mrs Emmett SCREEN AND MEDIA INDUSTRY – VET FACULTY: Drama and Entertainment
ATAR: No
UNITS: 2
CATEGORY: BEC
On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate III in Screen and Media, this can be used as an alternative entry pathway into Newcastle University. The VET Screen and Media course is designed for students who wish to work, or are interested in, the film, television or digital media industries. If you see yourself working in TV, radio or film this course could be for you. This course aims to provide students with the foundation knowledge and the elementary skills required to operate in the film, television or digital media industries, in a safe and efficient manner. The qualification is recognised as an entry-level qualification for employment in the media industry and provides opportunities to: •
Apply knowledge and understanding of WHS requirements and the operations of the media industry
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Use a range of standard media industry tools and equipment
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Set up for basic camera and film shoots
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Learn about presentation techniques in front of the camera
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