Overview

RMIT is renowned as Australia's leader in screen, interactive and new media education.

We 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 diploma 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.

The Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation) 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. 

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 (Directing), which gives you the broad base necessary to move ahead in the screen, media, TV and film production industries. 

Graduates from this diploma will have the skills necessary to work in a variety of screen and media-based roles, ranging from cinematographers to scriptwriters.

Why study screen and media at RMIT?

Build your connections

Benefit from industry connections with various events companies and production organisations, including Network 10.

Hands-on learning

Write, produce, direct and edit screen content, developing a well-rounded skill set.

Specialist facilities

Access professional equipment and studios to produce industry-level screen content.

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.

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.

Australian and international graduates are also actively working in media industries in Europe, USA and Asia.

This diploma provides you 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.