Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)

About the course

This Advanced Diploma develops practical skills in screen and media production with a focus on content creation and design for contemporary digital platforms. You’ll build capabilities across creative development, design, and production workflows relevant to animation and game-related media. Delivered on campus in Melbourne City, the program emphasises industry-relevant practice and preparing a professional portfolio in media and communication at advanced diploma level. The programme provides practical media, writing, and presentation skills for paraprofessional communication roles.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across creative and digital production teams, applying skills in design, animation and interactive media content. Career pathways can include production design, 2D/3D art and animation, VFX/post-production, concept and storyboard work, graphic and motion design, front-end web development, and UX design. This advanced diploma supports entry into screen and media industries and junior creative roles in media and communication. Preparing graduates for media assistant, content support, and communication coordinator roles, or degree articulation.

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)