Diploma in Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and Production) (7150)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipComm
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7150
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 096997M
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
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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Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms)
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
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
Term 1 intake
| Subject | Title | 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. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0002 | Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0004 | Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 1042 | Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 0015 | Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| COMM 1019 | Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1038 | Digital Narrative (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 2054 | Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1040 | Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
Term 3 intake
| Subject | Title | 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. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0002 | Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0004 | Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0015 | Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 1040 | Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| COMM 1042 | Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1019 | Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1038 | Digital Narrative (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 2054 | Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
International Students
Term 1 intake
| Subject | Title | 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. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0002 | Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0004 | Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 1042 | Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 0015 | Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| COMM 1019 | Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1038 | Digital Narrative (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 2054 | Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1040 | Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
Term 3 intake
| Subject | Title | 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. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0002 | Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0004 | Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0015 | Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 1040 | Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| DESN 1010 | Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles (WSTC) | 20 |
| COMM 1042 | Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| DESN 1022 | Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1019 | Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 1038 | Digital Narrative (WSTC) | 10 |
| COMM 2054 | Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 140 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
VISU 2007 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC), replaced by COMM 2054 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC)