CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media
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CUA51020
Diploma of Screen and Media
Full Time: 2-3 Days Per Week | 12 Months
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm
January 30th 2023
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, gaming and digital effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, and content creation environments. They apply technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work. They will have technical and theoretical knowledge, with depth in some areas in a field of work.
This course provides training in the fundamentals of make-up and special effects techniques and services including:
Design, apply and remove make-up
Period, Fashion & Editorial make-up
SPFX Make-up
Hair & Make-up Continuity
Style Hair & Wigs
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Why choose SCA?
To be awarded CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media, a student must complete a total of Fifteen (15) units of competency, consisting of:
Four (4) core units, and;
Eleven (11) elective units
These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP412 Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP413 Style hair for productionsCUAMUP414 Style wigs and hairpieces for productionsCUAMUP512 Design and apply specialised make-up
CUAMUP513 Design and apply special make-up effects
CUASFX411 Create special effects items
SHBHDES004 Create classic long hair up-styles
SHBHDES005 Select and apply hair extensions
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBCRT413 Collaborate in creative processes
Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via face-to-face teaching, demonstration, and practical application. Students experience a simulated workplace environment, with access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice. Students are also required to complete a total of 100 hours mandatory work experience to be undertaken prior to course completion.
Full Time: 2-3 Days Per Week | 12 Months
Part Time: 1-2 Days Per Week | 24 Months
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm
South Coast Academy offer payment plans for all courses and are an approved VET Student Loans Provider for our Diploma Level Qualifications.
Fee for Service
Course Cost
$16,778.00Course Deposit
$1,000.00Paid upon enrolment to secure spot in course
Payment Plan
Eleven (11) x monthly payments $1,434.36Charged on the first of every month.
Student Kits
Student kits are included in this course costing.
Whats included
All teacher directed learning
Online Learner Management System (LMS)
Student Uniform & ID Card
Industry Product Training
All learning resources
VET Student Loans
SCA Offer funding options which are available for the Diploma of Screen and Media subject to eligibility. Please Visit the VET Student Loans website for further information.
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media will prepare you with the skills & knowledge for a make-up career in a range of industry roles.
Potential career opportunities include:
Professional Make-up Artist
SPFX Make-up Artist
Film & Photography Make-up Artist
Body Painter
Wedding & special event makeup artist
SCA Recruitment Services
South Coast Academy offers a Recruitment Service to assist those in the Hair and Beauty industries looking for employment opportunities.
For Job Board Candidates and SCA Students, we offer:
Job Opportunity Notifications
Resume Writing Assistance
Interview Preparation
Job Ready Workshops focusing on presentation skills
