The Graduate Certificate of Screen Arts and Production: Documentary is a chance to attain a short and targeted post-graduate qualification for students wishing to deepen, enhance or reframe their skills as a present or future drama practitioner in the screen industries. In this three-subject course, students complete one core subject focused on documentary screen storytelling and complement it with two out of six production-focused electives to round out their experience.
The Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary 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: Documentary 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 documentary production.
The Graduate Certificate of Screen Arts and Production: Documentary aims to introduce students to a set of deeply creative, innovative, audience-focused, adaptable, entrepreneurial and production-ready skills. The subjects allow students to develop key creative practice skills and knowledge in documentary screen storytelling.
Screen Arts and Production at UTS
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Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
International student
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $944. The total credit points are 24.
Careers
The Graduate Certificate of Screen Arts and Production prepares students for advanced study and orientates them to industry roles such director, producer, multi-platform storytellers, production and post-production specialists in documentary-based screen and immersive media.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.
Additional information
Course duration
The course duration is one session of full-time or one year of part-time study. Study is on campus.
On campus - Weekly
Admission requirements
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:
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:
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.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Articulation with UTS courses
The Screen Arts and Production courses are part of an articulated program comprising of the Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Drama, Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Documentary, Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts and Production (exit-only course), Master of Screen Arts and Production and the Master of Screen Arts and Production (Extension).