This program provides you with skills-based training in a practical, hands-on environment. You will start your journey in the Diploma and upon successful completion continue into the Advanced Diploma. In the one year Diploma you will develop skills and knowledge in key areas such as concept development, storytelling and all aspects of production. You will learn the importance of industry knowledge, collaboration, team building and professionalism. On completion of the first year, you will transition to the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media. Also a one year program, the Advanced Diploma gives you the broad base necessary to move ahead in the art, design, screen and media industries. RMIT is renowned as Australia's leader in screen, interactive and new media education. We'll provide you with a creative and supportive environment of artistic and intellectual investigation with great opportunities to forge industry connections. With a focus on all aspects of screen and media production - not just standing behind the camera - one of the key features of this program is that in each semester you will write, produce, direct and edit screen content. This will help you to develop a strong skill set on work or further study upon graduation. Graduates from this program will acquire the skills necessary to work in a variety of screen and media based roles, ranging from cinematographers to scriptwriters. Career Our graduates enter the industry as freelance professionals in a variety of production roles. Many have also found career-building positions in Australian network television. Australian and international graduates are also actively working in media industries in Europe, USA and Asia. Screen content is in demand due to the growth in digital television and online content delivery, which has seen the rise of new job roles and opportunities within the industry. Industry professionals regularly turn to RMIT students and graduates to fill roles in all aspects of screen and media production. This program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as: cinematographers camera assistants editors special effects specialists, designers, operators content producers assistant directors production assistants scriptwriters freelancers TV graphics designers Pathway options You can gain entry to the Diploma of Screen and Media from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Diploma of Screen and Media, you are guaranteed entry into the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Screen stream. Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry to other RMIT vocational study or undergraduate programs.