Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing) is delivered as part of a sequence, beginning with the Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation).

Upon satisfactory completion of the diploma you will be eligible to progress to the advanced diploma.

This 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.

Why choose Screen and Media studies at RMIT?

Build your folio

Access professional equipment and facilities to develop and produce screen content to industry standard.

Strong industry links

Learn from active industry professionals who are well-connected with production organisations and communities.

Industry leader

Graduate job-ready with a highly regarded and sought-after qualification in screen, interactive and new media.

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.

Television content is in demand due to the growth in television channels, which has seen the rise of new job roles and opportunities within the industry as well as the increased funding of projects and facilities.

Industry professionals regularly turn to RMIT students and graduates to fill roles in all aspects of TV and film production.

Careers you may pursue after completing this qualification include:

• director
• cinematographer
• camera operator 
• camera assistant
• editor
• special effects specialist, designer, operator
• content producer
• assistant director
• scriptwriter
• freelancer
• production manager
• location manager
• focus puller
• gaffer assistant 
• grip assistant 
• location sound recordist
• data wrangler
• 2nd unit camera
• editing assistant 
• colourist
• VFX Assistant (both practical and digital)
• continuity.