SAE Perth

Digital Film Production

Digital Film Courses

Bachelor of Film Production

Higher Education (HE) Course (FEE-HELP approved)
Duration : 24 months full-time
Delivery : Face-to-face on campus (Internal)
Available at : Perth, Byron Bay, Sydney, Melbourne

Diploma of Film Production

The Digital Film program is designed for the new generation of upcoming film makers who want to combine classical background knowledge (including scripting and storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, editing etc.) with cutting edge, up to date digital technology including production, editing and compositing techniques.

The curriculum of the Digital Film Production course takes the student through the entire process of creating video and motion graphics with the emphasis on digital technologies associated with editing and post-production. It is theoretical in its examination of film history and filmic techniques and applies these to the emerging digital realm. It is also highly practical in nature exposing students to specialised techniques, industry perspectives and insights.

Students will be expected to write, produce, direct, and edit a number of projects which each examine individual aspects of digital film production. These include TVC's (commercials), the documentary, music video, and dramatic genres. Student works are screened in a public venue at the end of the course. Emphasis is also placed on the ability to engage in constructive discussion and critique and students are encouraged to develop a high level of insight and understanding.

This course provides a comprehensive education in the skills and knowledge required by professionals working in today’s film and video industries. Employment options include fields such as film and video editing and production, post-production and compositing, CGI artist, multimedia and many other related professions. Topics: Video theory, basic video editing using Final Cut Pro, camera work, film history and analysis, lighting principles and techniques, digital audio, stylistic elements, intermediate video editing using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, compositing, Adobe AfterEffects, storyboarding and production, advanced video editing using Final Cut Pro, advanced compositing using Shake, and project management.

Interview and College Tours
College tours and interviews with the course manager are welcomed. We encourage our prospective students to talk to us as much as possible to see if this is a suitable field of study. Please make a booking through administration.

A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/.


*International Graduate College

Graduates that successfully complete the Bachelor of Digital Media have the option to continue their studies into BA Honors and Master of Arts qualifications with our partner: the SAE International Graduate College (IGC). These courses are not offered or delivered by Australian based SAE Institutes and cannot be studied face-to-face in Australia. These courses are available to residents of Australia through