INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA
The VCE VET Interactive Digital Media program is drawn from a national training package and offers portable
qualifications which are recognised throughout Australia. These qualifications provide students with a broad range
of knowledge and skills to pursue a career or further training in the screen and media industry in areas such as film
and television production, animation, radio broadcasting and photography.
What qualification/s will I receive?
The VCE VET Interactive Digital Media program enables you to receive one or more of the following nationally recognised
qualifications:
• Program 1: Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
• Program 2: Certificate III in Media.
These qualifications are drawn from the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package and are issued by a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO).
What will I learn and what career opportunities will I have?
Program 1: Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
VCE credit: you will be eligible for up to three units at Units 1 and 2 level.
VCAL credit: you will be eligible for up to three credits towards your VCAL – at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior levels.
Description: Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) provides you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your employment
prospects in the media industry. Core units of competency include participating in work, health and safety processes, developing
and applying creative arts industry knowledge, working with others and applying critical thinking techniques. To complete the
certificate, there are a broad range of electives available in areas such as interactive content, radio presentation, multimedia, basic
vision and sound editing, props and set construction.
Career opportunities: Completing the Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) will assist you in pursuing a career in the screen
and media industry through vocational or higher education pathways. Employment opportunities exist in a number of roles such
as community radio or television production assistant, editing assistant or interactive media author assistant.
Program 2: Certificate III in Media
VCE credit: you will be eligible for up to four units towards your VCE: two at Units 1 and 2 level, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. A
study score is available for this program which can contribute directly towards your ATAR – either as one of your best four studies
(the primary four) or as your fifth or sixth study.
VCAL credit: you will be eligible for up to four credits towards your VCAL – at the Foundation, Intermediate or Senior levels.
Description: Similarly to Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media), Units 1 and 2 of the Certificate III in Media include participating
in work health and safety processes, developing and applying creative arts industry knowledge, working with others and applying
critical thinking techniques. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and incorporates units such as 2D digital animations, writing
content for a range of media, authoring interactive sequences and creating visual design components.
Career opportunities: Completing the Certificate III in Media will assist you in pursuing a career in the screen and media industry
through vocational or higher education pathways. With additional training and experience potential employment opportunities
can include, camera/lighting assistant, radio program maker/presenter, editing assistant, interactive media author, production
assistant, web designer, games designer, animator or special effects producer.
Further information:
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vet/programs/interactivedigital/interactivedigital.html
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