Graduate Certificate in Scripted Screen Production

About the course

This graduate certificate introduces the key roles and workflows involved in short-form scripted screen production, with skills that transfer to feature films, telemovies and scripted series. You’ll learn how professional productions are developed across pre-production, production and post-production, and build collaboration and ethical practice for creating industry-standard screen work. This is an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Media & Communication.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level or upskilling pathways in the screen industries, supporting scripted productions across development, pre-production, production and post-production. Depending on your chosen role and experience, opportunities may include production coordination/support, assistant directing support, post-production assistance, or crew roles on short-form and longer scripted projects for film and television. This graduate certificate supports careers in Media & Communication for scripted screen production.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)