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Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Screen and MediaCourse specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
18 Jun 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
24 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
6 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Application required
Some courses have entry requirements you need to meet before you can enrol. Our course information outlines what these requirements are and how you can apply.
Course fees
$0 to $4,060This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 Units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Provide freelance servicesCUAIND412
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledgeCUAIND512
Realise a creative projectCUAPPR411
Establish and maintain safe creative practiceCUAPPR515
Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Ultimo
TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
Campus address
651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Hair and beauty academy
Laboratories
Photography studios
Specialist technology workshops
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au