DIGITAL FILM MAKING PROGRAM
*International Graduate College
These courses are not offered by Australian based SAE Institutes and can not be studied face-to-face in Australia - they are offered and delivered by our international partner the SAE International Graduate College (IGC). These courses are available to residents of Australia through distance learning only.
**SAE Byron Bay
These courses are only offered at SAE Byron Bay as a part of a two year degree program. Students who successfully finished the diploma year at any SAE Institute, can enrol at SAE Headquarters in Byron Bay to study their degree.
(AQTF Diploma of Screen CUF50401)
Duration: one year full time
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 analysis of film 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 write, produce, direct, edit and mix a number of projects where each examine individual aspects of digital film production:
- Short film
- Documentary
- TV commercial
- Music Video
- Film trailer
All of which make up the student's self-produced DVD showreel at the end of the year.
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 production, post-production and compositing, multimedia and many other related professions.
You will learn both the technical and creative side of the film-making process and how to work with others in the production environment while completing complex projects.
Theoretical lectures are complemented by practical studio demonstrations. During this program you will book our equipment, edit suites, studios, video and audio workstations, for your own practical sessions - hands-on studio time is the only way to learn.
Upon completion of this program you will be able to enter the film business with a developed set of film-making skills. Or enter one of our degree programs*, either in Byron Bay (the Bachelor of Digital Media) or in any of our overseas degree centres (the Bachelor of Arts, in partnership with Middlesex University)
* Credit average is required for advanced standing towards our Bachelor degree programs
Main Course Topics:
- Film Analysis
- Script Writing & Storyboarding
- Project Management
- Lighting principles and techniques
- Digital Video Camera work, both Standard and High Definition
- Steadicam, Crane and Dolly operation
- Location Audio Recording
- Digital Non-linear Video Editing Suites
- Video Motion Graphics Design
- Compositing and introductory Visual Effects
- Surround Sound Mixing and Sound Design for Video
- Interactive DVD Authoring
- Distribution Formats for Mobile Industry
Covered Software & Hardware:
- Final Cut Pro and Avid Systems for Non-linear Video Editing
- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Motion for Video Graphics
- Combustion for Compositing
- Pro Tools and Soundtrack Pro for Surround Sound Mixing and Design
- DVD Studio Pro for DVD Authoring
- Sony HDV and Canon XL series cameras
- Radio and Boom Mikes
- Kino style lighting kits
- Chromaflex System (Portable Green-Screen array)
- Steadicam (Glidecam V8)
- Crane & Dolly
Accreditation Details:
This program is recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and accredited by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) as: Diploma of Screen, CUF50401.
This program is the equivalent of the SAE International "Film Making Diploma" qualification.
SAE is a Registered Training Provider (RTO), National Provider Code: 0273.
SAE Sydney is CRICOS registered to accept international students, CRICOS provider code: 00312F
Bachelor of Digital Media
Currently only available at SAE Byron Bay, our International Headquarters, the Bachelor of Digital Media is a fully government-accredited degree program.
Duration: This is an intensive two year program of studies that encompases the Diploma of Screen (SAE Film Making Diploma for Overseas Students).
Award: Bachelor of Digital MediaRequirements: please check the SAE Byron Bay website.
SAE is an approved degree-granting institution in Byron Bay, and offers accredited degree programs and pathways at various locations internationally and in Australia. Please contact us for up-to-date course availability in your chosen centre.