Introduction
Australia’s film, media, and music industries are some of the fastest growing and significant contributors to Australia’s economy, generating billions every year and employing thousands [4] [5]. In these industries, there are many jobs behind the cameras and away from the microphone involving production and editing.
“Cut & Compose: a film and media journey” will give students a taste of the process involved in production and editing. Students will be exposed to industry-level software and equipment that they would be likely to use if they decided on a future in the film or music fields, equipping them with basic skills that are necessary to smoothly transition into this booming industry.

[4] https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-centre/news/2023/06-22-abs-survey-results

[5] https://creative.gov.au/research/bass-line-charting-economic-contribution-australias-music-industry

Program Summary
In this one day program, students will move through the entire media production process: planning, storyboarding, editing, and finalising a promotional video using Adobe Premiere Pro. Alongside this, they will compose and refine original soundtracks in Ableton, learning how sound and vision combine to shape audience perception. Both Adobe Premiere Pro and Ableton software are used by top film, media, and music production companies respectably. The program encourages experimentation, critical reflection, and professional-style collaboration while still allowing students to maintain creative ownership. Each student completes the day with a polished promotional video paired with their own soundtrack.

Taking part in this program, students will collaboratively:

• Plan and storyboard promotional video projects for an audience and purpose
• Apply media production techniques, including editing, sequencing, and post-production
• Create original soundtracks, experimenting with layering, effects, and compositional devices
• Reflect on how sound and vision interact to create meaning and communicate ideas
• Iterate and use feedback to improve

Career Links:
Video Editor, Sound Designer, Content Creator, Marketing and Communications Officer, Film Director, Film Producer, Music Producer, Advertising Creative, Multimedia Designer