Certificate IV In Screen And Media

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Begin your media career in specialist make-up

Step your make-up skills up a notch through specialist make-up. This is a course for budding make-up artists who want to gain up-to-date make-up skills required for fashion, bridal, editorial and TV, as well as make-up for retail.

The course incorporates the design and development of a photographic portfolio to enhance your career.

You’ll learn hair knotting for wigs, script breakdown and continuity, period and up-to-date hairstyling, visual merchandising and fantasy make-up.

Once completed, this nationally recognised qualification will provide a pathway to the Diploma of Screen and Media specialising in specialist make-up services.

TIMETABLE
Three days per week (various options) 9am - 3.30pm

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: CUA41215
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 6 months.
Start dates: February

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During this course you’ll learn bridal make-up through to high fashion/catwalk and photography hair and make-up, wig making, period make-up, and remedial camouflage.

Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theoretical study and practical experience.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
BSBDES403	Develop and extend design skills and practice
BSBCRT402	Collaborate in a creative process
BSBSMB301	Investigate micro business opportunities
SHBBMUP004	Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
CUAMUP401	Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAWHS302	Apply work health and safety practices
CUAMUP404	Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
BSBCRT301	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBCMM401	Make a presentation
CUAMUP403	Style hair for performances or productions
BSBCRT401	Articulate, present and debate ideas
CUAMUP402	Maintain make-up and hair continuity
SIRRMER003	Coordinate visual merchandising activities

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Screen And Media	Diploma Of Screen And Media
Possible job outcome	freelance make-up artist and hair stylist fashion photography and television cosmetic consultant	freelance make-up artist and hair stylist fashion photography, television, stage and film

Skills recognition

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Admission requirements

Completed Year 10 or equivalent, Minimum age of 17 years

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1009.80	$5049.00	$10425.25

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$1385.00	$1385.00	$1385.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$2519.80	$6684.00	$12060.25

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

Help with fees

Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.