Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Director of Photography

Directors of Photography oversee the artistic and technical aspects of the appearance of films and television productions, such as movement, colour and composition of the recorded image. They work closely with the Director to achieve a particular visual scheme or mood, and supervise the lighting and camera crews on set. They may have post-production responsibilities such as editing work or colour manipulation.

Special Effects Designer

Special Effects Designers design the special effects needed for a production. They determine special effects requirements, and devise visual schemes and elements and technical strategies for realising them.

Artistic Director

Artistic Directors oversee and develop the creative direction of arts organisations. They hire key creative personnel, including artists, performers and directors; select productions or displays; and work with the board of directors to realise an organisation's creative aims. They may also have hands-on creative duties such as directing productions.

Games Designer

Game Designers develop the layout, concept and gameplay of a video or computer game. This may include playfield design, specification writing, and entry of numeric properties that balance and tune the gameplay.

Radio Station Manager

Radio Station Managers are responsible for the financial and general management of the station. They supervise staff and volunteers, market the station, and implement culturally appropriate radio programming as directed by the board of directors.

Animation Designer

Animation Designers devise and create visual elements and schemes for animated productions. Depending on the size of the production, they may create concepts, produce animation, or supervise Animators.

Producer (Film and Television)

Producers (Film and Television) manage the financial and business aspects of making movies or television programs. They initiate, coordinate, supervise and control matters such as fundraising, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors. The producer is involved in all phases of the production process from development to completion of a project.

Screen Writer

Screen Writers write the screenplays from which films and television programs are made.

Director

Directors translate scripts to stage or screen. They control a production's artistic and dramatic aspects, guiding the technical crew and actors. They have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the production fulfils its technical and creative aims.

Broadcast Technical Officer

Broadcast Technical Officers are responsible for ensuring high quality broadcast output. They repair, maintain and operate broadcast equipment; perform mechanical work; install technical equipment; and diagnose and solve complex equipment problems.