This program provides the fundamentals of a Communication course with a focus on Screen Media, reflecting the growth of screen content as an industry, an art form and a means of global communication. Students engage with a range of preparatory subjects, which will boost their transition to university-level study. They then complete eight subjects which make up the first year of the Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production), including subjects from both Design and Journalism streams. Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Screen Media (Arts and Production) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 140 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
Subject List
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Credit Points
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and Production) to complete this pathway.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects.
