
Digital Media
Career Outcomes
Content Creator
Marketing Assistant
Video Editor
Videographer
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Study Mode
Blended
On Campus
Online
Awarded by
Billy Blue College of Design
Qualification
Diploma
Course Fee
Price may vary
Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time
Start Date
Enquire now for upcoming start dates
Payment Option
FEE-HELP
Payment plan
Upfront payment
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In a nutshell
What you'll need to get it
Subject breakdown
Why Torrens University Australia ?
Where will this course take you?
Career outcomes
Let's talk price
In a Nutshell
The Diploma of Media Production offered by Billy Blue College of Design is for individuals passionate about a career in storytelling, media, digital and content production.
Throughout the course, students build foundational skills in media production across video, audio and digital content creation. They get hands-on with industry-standard tools and workflows used to produce quality media outcomes, and develop an understanding of how their role works across agencies and production teams, graduating ready to respond to client briefs.
On graduation, students can get started in industry, or continue their studies with direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Media Production and Communication. Enquire to learn more.
What You'll Need to Get In
Subject Breakdown
The Diploma of Media Production comprises six core subjects and two electives:
• MDP101 – Intro to Photography and Media Studies
• CGD103 – See Make Tell
• PPI105 – Content Creation
• PPI104 – Video Production and Editing
• MDP102 – Editorial and Documentary
• PPI202 – Professional Practice
• Plus two elective subjects
Why Torrens University Australia ?
Where will this course take you?
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Diploma of Media Production from Billy Blue College of Design.
Graduates of the Diploma of Media Production are prepared to pursue a range of entry-level roles in the media and content industries. These include positions such as media production assistant, content creator, videographer, video editor, and marketing assistant, working across settings such as production studios, creative agencies, marketing teams, and digital media organisations. The course builds practical skills in video production, content creation, and professional media practice using industry-standard tools, equipping graduates with a portfolio of completed projects to demonstrate their readiness for the workforce. According to Kantar (2024), 94 per cent of Billy Blue graduates are employed within 12 months of completing their course.
The diploma also serves as a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Media Production and Communication, for those who wish to deepen their expertise and broaden their career opportunities. Throughout their studies, students receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence, which continues for six months after graduation. The course is delivered by Torrens University Australia through Billy Blue College of Design, an institution with over 35 years of design education experience, and includes access to industry partnerships that may provide internship, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities.
Career Outcomes
Let's talk price
FEE-HELP
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $69,528 (2026-27 financial year).
Payment plan
This course offers payment plan options to help you manage costs while you study. Enquire now for more details!
Total cost for this course is $20,800 (8 subjects at $2,600 per subject).
Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $16,640.
Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.
Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
Please enquire for further details.




