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You’re interested in the world around you. Want to use the screen to communicate what you see, hear and feel? This program gets you ready to do great things – at uni and beyond.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
Start times
Term 1
March
(2024)
Term 2
July
(2024)
Note: You will be required to travel between campuses to complete this degree.
Available campuses
Communicate your way
Be prepared for a career in the media world of tomorrow. Learn about experimental and short film, documentary-making, transmedia concepts and digital journalism, sound technology, web and motion design, and television. Be introduced to contemporary thinking around cultural studies and society, popular culture, cinema studies, everyday urban life, the cultural and social impacts of scientific theories, new technologies and multiculturalism.
When you successfully complete the 12-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) at Western Sydney University.
To apply, all you need is a Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) of 45+ and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility you need to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor programs. Your success starts here.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and Delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: Student Contribution Bands
Delivery: On campus
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: International Program Fees
Delivery: On Campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
This program may open the door to a career in:
- Media Production
- Animation
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Cinematography
Your career
Advertising Professional
Advertising Professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services.
Graphic Designer
Graphic and Illustrators design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.
Media Producer
Media Producers plan, administer and review activities concerned with producing artistic media and determine artistic policies for performing arts organisations.
Writer
Authors, and Book and Script Editors write, edit and evaluate literary works for publication and scripts for film, television, radio and stage productions.
Camera Operator
Camera operators maintain the composition and choreography of what is captured on camera. They work with directors of the work and adhere to their creative vision. Operators are responsible for strategically choosing angles, lenses and correct editing techniques to convey their story.
Animator
Animators create a number of images that create movement when shown in sequence. Their work is detailed and collaborative, working with a variety of other groups to create the correct concept.
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College Pathways in Communication
Select a program type from the drop down.
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
** Lowest Selection Rank
