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Immerse yourself into the digital media industry
The Certificate III in Screen and Media is the perfect foundation to make that break into the vibrant and exciting industry of digital media. Start your pathway towards a career as a web developer, social media specialist, or multimedia designer. This is also a great way to improve your information and communications technology skills, to help make you more employable.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media.
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- use digital technologies and multimedia
- manipulate digital images
- create digital books
- create a website
- create design assets
- use social media to enhance business
- work with interactive content
- gain workplace health and safety knowledge
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- good communication skills to liaise/work with a range of people
- an interest in digital technologies and visual arts
- ability to use technology and willingness to learn
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
This course is not available to study by applicants outside of WA.
Attendance in class
This course is equivalent to 3 days per week across one semester.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete 25% extra of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
There is no work placement required for this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, exercise book, and USB).
In addition, the following uniform is required to be worn at all classes:
- Normal business/computing office attire
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
* Further studies in screen and media are recommended to increase chances of employability.
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Semester 1, 2023
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
Thornlie - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | On Campus |
Semester 2, 2023
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
Thornlie - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | On Campus |
Semester 2, 2022
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2022 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
Thornlie - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2022 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | On Campus |