We make Films
We don't write Essays
AIE’s Filmmaking course is a highly practical course designed to expand your visual storytelling and creative thinking. You will be trained by experienced industry practitioners in the exciting practice of filmmaking using the philosophy of learning by doing.
We replicate the real-world industry and operate like a production house. You generate original ideas, develop and pitch projects. Crews are formed and projects are realised from pre-production to shoot to post-production. It’s a fun, vibrant, hard-working environment where you can pursue projects that inspire you. .
Learn the art of collaboration by making short dramas, comedies, documentaries, music videos and experimental films, incorporating the emerging technology of VP (Virtual Production). You will work on a large volume of films in multiple crew roles and have your films screened publicly at the cinema at the end of each year. You also get to produce a showreel.
Over this two-year, full-time course you will be prepared to enter the exciting and dynamic film industry. Having learnt writing, directing, producing, camera, audio and editing, you will be technically and creatively ready to work in traditional film roles, as well as cutting edge VP roles.
This course is the first in the world to integrate Virtual Production technologies into a filmmaking course. The Virtual Production components of the course, include pre-visualisation, virtual scouting techniques, and virtual production filming using real-time environments ensure you will graduate with in-demand industry skills.
You will have access to the latest professional film making equipment including Sony, Black Magic and Arri cameras, Arri anamorphic lenses, motion control dolly, mixers, microphones, props, sets, costumes and an LED wall virtual production studio at each campus. As well as professional editing and colour grading software. You will have the opportunity to build your network by collaborating with AIE’s visual effects students across AIE campuses.
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The Vibe
Collaborating with other students across AIE and working in our new LED wall virtual production film studio, you will gain hands-on skills and make creative directorial decisions. You'll apply new cinematic techniques in a virtual capture volume as well as using traditional film methods. You will learn the art of script development, project planning and pre-visualisation, LED wall dynamic lighting, set extension and virtual scouting techniques, optimising pipelines and workflow, editing and post-production, including real time final pixels in camera compositing to combine live action footage and visual effects.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop both your creative practice in filmmaking as well as specialise in a technical virtual production crew role while networking in the social and professional world of film production. AIE graduates have had their short films featured in film festivals around the world and worked on blockbuster films and TV shows, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Lego Movies, WandaVision as well as AIE’s funded feature films such as Blue World Order, The Furies and Sissy.
Tangible Takeaways
Stage One
- Film Analysis
- Scriptwriting
- Project Development
- Pitching
- Pre-production
- Cinematography
- LED virtual volume film production
- Virtual sets, costumes and set extensions
- Sound Recording
- Editing
- Colour grading
- Final Year Projects categories include:
- Documentary
- Drama
- Fantasy (Virtual Production)
- Science Fiction (Virtual Production)
- Horror (Virtual Production)
- Experimental
Stage Two
- Editing complex scenes
- Sound Recording
- Colour Grading
- Working with Talent
- Motion Control methodologies and techniques
- Volumetric Capture
- Visual effects
- Live compositing
- Directing, Producing, Financing
- Online Portfolio
- Final Year Projects categories include:
- Documentary
- Drama
- Fantasy (Virtual Production)
- Science Fiction (Virtual Production)
- Horror (Virtual Production)
- Experimental
Employment Ready
Screen Technology
- LED Virtual Production Studio stage on campus
- LED lighting equipment, including battery operation
- Sound Devices audio recorders and Sennheiser microphones
- iMac editing and sound suites
- Industry speakers and practitioners as trainers
Camera Technology
- Arri Amira 4k, Black Magic 6K Pro, Sony FX-9 & Z Cam 6K cine cameras
- Motion control Technodolly - located off-campus AIE Film Studio
- Jibs, Dollies, Gimbals and Sliders
Software
Employment Pathway
Management
- Director
- Creative Director
- Art Director
- Virtual Production Director
- Director of Photography
- Virtual Production Producer
- Production Supervisor
- Scenic Supervisor
- Continuity Supervisor
- Lighting Supervisor
- Special Effects Supervisor
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Visualisation Lead
Technical
- Layout and Previs Artist
- Film Editor
- Compositor
- Sound Designer
- Lighting Technician
- Previs Designer
- Pipeline Technical Director
- Concept Artist
- Motion Control Specialist
- Sound Effects Editor
- Digital Imaging Technician
- Virtual Production Effects Specialist
- Production Designer
Crew
- Virtual Production Crew
- Props Master
- On-Set Painter
- Camera Operator
- Set Builder
- Set Dresser
How To
Entry for this course is based on:
- Interview - In the interview we are assessing your suitability for the course including any specific requirements you may have.
- Portfolio - we are looking for evidence of creativity which is demonstrated through a collection of works in a medium of your choosing.
- Copy of your Year 12 Certificate OR by achieving an Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy.
An Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy will show that you have the capability to be successful in this course. AIE can assist you with this assessment process if required and results will be reported to you as soon as practicable. As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, assessment results are also available to the Department Secretary on request.
For more information please see our interview and portfolio page
Funding Information
Investment
Maximum tuition fees for the intake commencing February 2024
Filmmaking | Tuition Fee | |
---|---|---|
Year 1 | CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (2024) | $17,900 |
delivered in conjunction with | ||
CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts (2024) | $17,300 | |
Year 2 | CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (2025) | $18,900 |
Total Fee | $54,100 |
The VET Student Loans program allows eligible students enrolled in AIE's approved Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma courses to defer part of the cost of their tuition fees. Courses are subject to maximum loan caps and students will be required to pay any fee over and above that cap. For more information visit our VET Student Loans page.
Please note:
- VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements.
- VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
- On successful completion of stage 1, students will be awarded recognition of prior learning or credit transfer towards Stage 2 of the Advanced Diploma.
For more information on our tuition fees, please visit our FEES page
To see our international fees, please visit our FEES page