Diploma of Film (3-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Film Navitas Group - SAE Institute - Byron Bay Campus, Australia

Diploma of Film
Be cast directly into a world-class creative environment with SAE’S hands-on Diploma of Film. Guided by expert lecturers you will gain an in-depth introduction to film, from scriptwriting and film production, right through to digital post-production.

You will engage in collaborative studio-based learning where you will have access to all the latest equipment and software including DaVinci Resolve colour grading software and Adobe Creative Cloud. Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects, not theoretical-based essays.

You’ll feel like you are already working, with the amount of hands-on experience you’ll gain operating film production equipment for a variety of screen contexts, including cameras, lighting, and sound.

You’ll also learn about digital post-production including audio mixing, tilting colour grading and the authoring processes.

Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Film.

Pathway to: Bachelor of Film
SAE’s Bachelor of Film puts you in the spotlight from day one, helping you gain the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch yourself in the world of motion pictures.

Starting with the fundamentals and rolling through to the finer, more complex aspects of cinematography, you’ll acquire a very particular set of skills during your time at SAE. Whether it be directing actors, managing production, designing sets or editing footage you’ll gain a broad skill set backed by rich knowledge of current screen production practices.

Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.

In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, you’ll cut your creative teeth on projects alongside your peers. As your skills develop and you work on more dynamic projects, you’ll apply your experience to cross-discipline projects in audio, games, design, or animation. By the end of your course, you could be collaborating with fellow students across all SAE’s disciplines.

With a Bachelor of Film, you’ll be ready for cutting-edge industry roles using modern creative business concepts and strategies. Career options include Video Editor, Film Producer, Broadcast Specialist, or Camera Assistant.

Bachelor of Film students are provided with an opportunity to undertake workplace internships in the final trimester of study.

Making the leap from being a fan of film to becoming a force in the film industry happens at SAE.