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Statement of Attainment training in Editing for Screen [extract from CUA41215]
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Overview

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:

 Statement of Attainment - training in Editing for Screen [extract from CUA41215]

Course No:

 SA-BD47

Campus:

 CIT Reid 

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:

The 2022 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course 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:

 $360

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.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Additional Information

For upcoming course dates and further information visit the Media Short Course page.
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 course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. 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 course. 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

  • CUAPOS201   Perform basic vision and sound editing
    • CIT Code: MEDA313
      Cost: Standard $191.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions for screen productions. It applies to individuals responsible for digitising, cutting and logging pre-recorded image and audio content under the direction of an experienced editor. Within clearly defined parameters, they also edit content using the basic functions of editing software.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUAPOS401   Edit screen content for fast turnaround
    • CIT Code: MEDA319
      Cost: Standard $169.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround. It applies to individuals with a reasonable level of experience who are involved in editing for daily programs such as television news and current affairs. At times they work on more complex programs of a formatted or routine nature, or on the editing of daily rushes for feature films. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Advanced Diploma Screen and Media CUA60615
Diploma Screen and Media CUA51015
Statement Attainment Write Content for Media
Statement Attainment training Camera Skills for Screen [extract from CUA41215]

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au