Your learning experience

SAE has implemented a remote flexible learning option for current and future students. The range of tools developed by SAE will not only allow students to collaborate online but also gain experience in remote working practices widely used within the creative industries.

From day one you’ll start to create using the latest software and equipment, under the guidance of expert lectures. 

• Study in a collaborative, studio-based environment.
• Learn on industry-standard software and equipment including DaVinci Resolve colour grading software and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Learn as part of a small class.
• Learn from lecturers with extensive design experience and industry connections.
• Apply industry-standard project methodologies throughout your studies

Diploma of Film

The Diploma of Film has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components. The course content is informed by our strong links to industry and our 40-year history in designing and teaching creative media courses.

To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with skills across:

• Employability skills specific to creative media.  
• Communication, including how to communicate specialist technical and creative ideas and perspectives in the graphic design discipline to others.
• Introductory project management and different project management methodologies
• Teamwork and collaboration in the context of creative media.
• Scholarly techniques for higher education.

Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Film (Production) or the Bachelor of Film (Post Production).

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You will learn

During your course, you will gain an introduction to:

• Film studies fundamentals including theory, history including key cinematic movements, technological advancements, visual aesthetics and issues affecting filmmaking practice.
• Scholarly methods for analyzing film including language, narrative structures, genre studies, approaches to film authorship, experimental and avant-garde film.
• Principles of storytelling including techniques required to write effective dialogue and scene descriptions.
• Screenwriting software.
• Operation of film production equipment including cameras, lighting and sound equipment.
• An understanding of the different roles and responsibilities in film production and working film crews.
• Basic post-production technical processes and workflows including audio-visual editing, sound mixing, title and colour grading tools.
• Exposure to post-production software including Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.