Create your space in the film industry
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Make connections to the market
Gain unrivalled access to the film industry and get your work in front of influential producers and screenwriters with UC’s Graduate Certificate in Screen Development. Learn how to ideate, develop and write your creative ideas into scripts
Gain tailored advice and mentoring throughout critical stages in the writing process from film industry experts. Finish the course with a high-quality screenplay that you'll have the chance to pitch to actual industry professionals.
Upon graduation from the Graduate Certificate in Screen Development, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of the film industry, including the creative process, how screenwriters fit into the bigger picture and how to work alongside producers, directors, key creatives, and distributors.
Learning to suit you
Enjoy the freedom to learn online or face-to-face
Delivered in partnership with Screen Canberra
Gain expertise and practical skills delivered by industry experts
Unrivalled access to industry
Get noticed by influential people in the film industry
Learn to write for industry
Gain a holistic understanding of the creative process
Graduate with a qualification that sets you apart
Understand industry and market structures
Build on your qualification to complete a Master of Creative Industries
Graduate sooner
Get qualified in 12 months
Get qualified in 12 months
Two annual intakes in February and July
Develop emerging and in-demand skills
4 units | $3,087 per unit*
2023 per unit fee for Domestic Students. FEE-HELP available.
Why study at UC
UC’s Graduate Certificate in Screen Development is taught in partnership with Screen Canberra and delivered by industry experts meaning you will learn from the experts working in the industry and get equipped with relevant skills.
If you’re ready to make your mark on the film industry, this course will connect you with peers and put your work in front of the industry decision-makers. In just one year, you could take the first step into a career in the film industry.
Get creative
Ideate and refine your ideas into a high-quality screenplay that you'll pitch to industry professionals.
See the bigger picture
Gain realistic insight into the industry, giving your career as an edge.
Get your idea ready for market
Nurture your ambitions with advice and mentoring from industry experts and academics.
Meet your teacher
Karel is a former international screen content buyer who blogs, lectures and consults on screenwriting story structure. His client portfolio includes producers, writers, sales agents and development agencies.
Such diversity in his work allows Karel the expertise and know-how to help you build on your passion for screen development and get noticed by professionals in the industry.
What you will learn
Designing Dramatic Screen Stories G (11889.1)
Impact and Enterprise G (11155.2)
Writing Dramatic Screenplays G (11890.1)
The Creative Producer G (11891.1)
You may be eligible to defer payment of your tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Visit FEE-HELP for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.
Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 2 years (part-time) 1 year (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
Master of Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 4 years (part-time) 2 years (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 2 years (part-time) 1 year (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
Master of Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 4 years (part-time) 2 years (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
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