Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama

Note

This course will be available from Spring 2025.

The Graduate Certificate of Screen Arts and Production: Drama is a chance to attain a short and targeted post-graduate qualification for students wishing to deepen, enhance or reframe their skills as a drama practitioner in the screen industries. In this three-subject course, students complete one core subject focused on scripted screen storytelling and complement it with two out of six production focused electives to round out your experience.

The Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama is a stand-alone course that can be taken full-time or part-time. It is also a pathway into the Master of Screen Arts and Production, should students wish to keep studying.

The Graduate Certificate of Screen Arts and Production: Drama is taught by industry practitioners who have mentored award-wining graduates. The course has been designed to meet the demands of students already working in the industry who want to skill up in a different area or role than the one they are currently working in, or those who have just completed a generalist screen production degree, looking to position themselves competitively in the jobs market and want to specialise in drama production.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in Society and Culture or Creative Arts

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

OR

• A minimum of 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate their interest in the course:

• Personal statement outlining:
  • how the applicant’s experience and skills could be applied to the course
  • evidence of any post-secondary achievements such as the satisfactory completion of any non-award courses in Screen Arts and Production fields or adjacent areas
  • evidence of recognition of any works completed in screen arts and production, such as the acceptance of works created by the applicant into domestic or international festivals
  • a statement about the applicant’s understanding of the opportunities and careers that exist within the screen industries, and what kinds of work they see themselves doing upon completion of the course

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in Society and Culture or Creative Arts

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

OR

• A minimum of 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate their interest in the course:

• Personal statement outlining:
  • how the applicant’s experience and skills could be applied to the course
  • evidence of any post-secondary achievements such as the satisfactory completion of any non-award courses in Screen Arts and Production fields or adjacent areas
  • evidence of recognition of any works completed in screen arts and production, such as the acceptance of works created by the applicant into domestic or international festivals
  • a statement about the applicant’s understanding of the opportunities and careers that exist within the screen industries, and what kinds of work they see themselves doing upon completion of the course

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

• Drama director
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