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Australian College Advanced Media program (Film Scripts, Screenwriting and Television Producing)

Master storytelling techniques to excel in television production careers.
Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of media production!

Transform your passion for storytelling into a rewarding career or a successful venture. This course equips you with the essential skills to excel in the film and television industry or to bring your creative visions to life. As a student, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career in screenwriting and producing or to craft compelling narratives for your own projects.

Through this course, you will become proficient in:

  • Crafting Engaging Narratives: Develop scripts that captivate audiences, focusing on plot development, character arcs, and dialogue.
  • Understanding Production Processes: Gain insights into the stages of film and television production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing.
  • Collaborating Effectively: Work seamlessly with directors, actors, and crew members to bring scripts from page to screen.
  • Navigating the Media Industry: Learn about industry standards, pitching projects, and securing funding for productions.

Course Highlights

  • Screenwriting Techniques: Master various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic television, and web series.
  • Production Management: Acquire skills in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
  • Industry Networking: Engage with professionals through workshops and seminars, building connections to advance your career.

Start Anytime, Study Anywhere

With flexible, self-paced learning, you can enrol and start your course at any time, fitting studies around your current commitments. Flexible payment options are available.

Take the First Step Today!

Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol and begin your journey towards a successful career in media production. Your future awaits!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

Course Summary

Course Code TVPS
Qualification gained Australian College Advanced Media program (Film Scripts, Screenwriting and Television Producing)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments
Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1 – Introduction to the Television Industry

Reading 1 – The World of Television – The TV Scene
Introduction to Your Course
The Television Industry in Australia
Working in TV
TV Basics
Getting The Most From Your Course

Reading 2 – Selling the Dream – The Image Makers
The TV Audience
Collecting Audience Data
Comparing Audiences
Meeting Audience Expectations
Marketing TV in Australia

Reading 3 – Behind the Scenes – Breaking into the industry
The TV Business
In Training
Staffing a Typical TV Show
A Typical TV Work Day
Moving On Up
Useful Resources

Reading 4 – Pre-Production
Preparing a Pitch Document
Setting Up a Production Office
Contracting Cast and Crew
Budgeting a TV Show
Locations and Schedules

Reading 5 – Media Research
Gathering The Facts
Approaching Information Sources
Location Surveys
The Pre-Interview
Writing a Research Brief

Reading 6 – Writing for Television
News, Sport and Current Affairs
Lifestyle and Reality TV
Light Entertainment
Documentary
Drama

 

Module 2 – Television Product Skills and Screenwriting

Reading 1 – Television Camera and Filming
Broadcast Technology
Directing TV
TV Camera Operation
The Multicamera Studio
Lighting

Reading 2 – Television Sound Recording
What is Sound?
Basic Microphone Types
Studio and Location Sound Recording
Recording Voice Over
Music and Audio Mixing

Reading 3 – Writing the Screenplay
Introduction to Screenwriting
Structure in Screenwriting
Point of View
Characterisation
Dialogue
Screen Devices
Developing a Screenplay
Research
The Synopsis
Treatment
The scene Breakdown
Resources
Check Your Progress

Reading 4 – Scriptwriting for the Screen 1
Markets For Scripts
Developing The Script
Writing The Script
Resources

Reading 5 – Screenwriting for Film, Television and Video
Analysing a Screenplay
Developing a Screenplay
Marketing a Screenplay
Resources

Reading 6 – Scriptwriting for the Screen 2
Developing Your Script
Writing The Script
Resources

 

Module 3 – Marketing and Producing for Television

Reading 1 – Television Producing
What Producers Do
Producers in Pre-Production
Producers in Production
Producers in Post-Production
Resources For Producers

Reading 2 – Television Presenting Skills
Screen Presence
On-Camera Skills
Taking Direction
Image Control

Reading 3 – Digital TV
Digital and Web TV
Producing for a TV Website
Web Glossary

Reading 4 – Launching a TV Show
TV Editing – The Basics
Editing Techniques
Promoting a New TV Program
TV Publicity

Reading 5 – TV Genres: Reality TV, Lifestyle, Current Affairs, Drama
Starting Your Film and TV Career
The Industry in Australia
News/Sport/Current Affairs
Lifestyle/Reality/Entertainment
Drama and Soap
The Main Producers of TV in Australia
Federal and State Agencies
Working in TV
Getting Your First TV Job

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3Completely customise your own payment plan here.