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This training will give you the skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions for screen productions and to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround.
It covers the following job roles:
- individuals responsible for digitising, cutting and logging pre-recorded image and audio content under the direction of an experienced editor.
- also applies to individuals who work on more complex programs of a formatted or routine nature, or on the editing of daily rushes for feature films.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Statement of Attainment - training in Editing for Screen [extract from CUA41215] |
Program No: Program No: |
SA-BD47 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
8 weeks part time, with one 3-hour session per week. Approximately 6 hours of additional work will be required, online and practical. Such work will include editing practise (on- and off-campus) and online reading/research. |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students. |
Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$360 |
Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
Entry-level work as an editor’s assistant, freelance editor of screen content, OR gives you one element in the package of the skills / knowledge required before applying for entry to Diploma of Screen and Media Production CUA51015 DP-BD21 at CIT. |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Additional Information
Headphones (that fully enclose the ears, not earbuds); hard drive (capacity 1TB min.).
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
You will be required to:
A. Attend an interview to prove your interest in creating media content.
B. Provide a portfolio of your video, audio or photographic work.
C. Complete three comprehension exercises with written, aural and visual comprehension tasks.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 2 subjects
Core: Complete 2
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More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au