SAE Institute Byron Bay

Film Production (Higher Education Diploma & Degree)

VET
Diploma of Screen
Credits towards the degree course.
1st Year Bachelor
of Film Production
or Diploma of Film Production 		2nd Year Bachelor
of Film Production
Study further
with our partner.
SAE International
Graduate College*

Bachelor of Film Production

Currently this government-accredited degree is being offered at SAE Byron Bay & SAE Sydney.

This course provides a strong focus on technology, creativity and the development of academic, practical and business skills, this program represents the state-of-the-art in digital and creative media education.

Qualification

Bachelor of Film Production

Duration

24 months full-time

Qualification

Diploma of Film Production

Duration

12 months full-time

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the Australian year 12 high school certificate (HSC) or its equivalent; or
  • Completion of certificate level IV or higher as defined by The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF); or
  • Mature age over 21 years; or
  • For international students:
    - IELTS overall band score 6.0 or equivalent.

Start Dates

2008:

  • 7 July 2008
  • 3 November 2008

2009:

  • 9 March 2009
  • 6 July 2009
  • 2 November 2009

Tuition Fees

Bachelor of Film Production

2008/2009 indicative* course fee for 24 units of study:

  • Domestic student: AUD$36,600
  • Overseas student: AUD$43,200

Diploma of Film Production

2008/2009 indicative* course fees for 12 units of study:

  • Domestic student: AUD$19,800
  • Overseas student: AUD$23,100

Available at

  • Byron Bay - NSW
  • Sydney - NSW
* Fees are indicative in that unit fees are charged according to the year the unit of study is commenced and are subject to annual adjustment. The total course fee quoted is based on the 2008 unit fees.

Course Structure

Film Production - Course Structure
1st Year Bachelor of Film Production or Diploma of Film Production
Trimester 1
BCM100:
Communications and Computer Technologies		 BFP100: Introduction to Film Production BFP110: Introduction to Film Post Production BCM110: Introduction to Digital Imaging
Trimester 2
BFP180: Introduction to Audio Technology BFP150: Motion Graphics BFP130: Music Video Production BCM130: Web
Technologies
Trimester 3
BFP140: Film Studies 1 BFP120: Visual Effects (VFX) BFP160: Adaptations BFP170: Creative Project 1
Point of completion for Diploma of Film Production
2nd Year Bachelor of Film Production
Trimester 4
BCM200: Research and Project Models BCM210: Audio Post Production BFP200: Documentary Production BFP210: The Role of Producers & Directors
Trimester 5
BFP220: Film Studies 2 BCM220: Business and Legal Studies BFP230: Advanced
Film Post Production		 BFP240: Television Production
Trimester 6
BFP250: Television Commercial (TVC) Production BCM230: Marketing and Promotions BFP260: Creative Project 2
(Double Unit)
Point of completion for Bachelor of Film Production

Diploma of Screen (Majoring in Film)

Students can choose to study the Diploma of Screen at our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth campuses. Successful completion of the Diploma can allow students to gain credit towards the Bachelor of Digital Media (Film Production) course available for study at Byron Bay. In most cases, upto 12 units (or 1 years) worth or academic credit can be awarded which means students can still complete their degree within a 2 year accumulative time frame. Click here for more information.

* International Graduate College

Graduates that successfully complete the Bachelor of Digital Media have the option to continue their studies into BA Honors and Master of Arts qualifications with our partner: the SAE International Graduate College (IGC). These courses are not offered or delivered by Australian based SAE Institutes and can not be studied face-to-face in Australia. These courses are available to residents of Australia through distance learning only.