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Information for students who commenced intakes between January 2021 and September 2022 at one of our Campuses

Course Fees and Census Dates

Course Costs

For on-campus studies students pay $19,200. If you are eligible for state subsidised fees, your fees may vary depending on state subsidies available to you and the remaining co-contribution fee you have to pay.

AACM’s on-campus calendar is based on 4 academic terms each year. Each term is 10 weeks long and students are enrolled and study selected units(s) of study each term. Depending on your enrolment as a full time or part time student and your progress through the course, you may enrol and study one or multiple unit(s) of study each term. The 4 academic terms represent the fee periods for VET Student Loans.

The Census Day is the last date you can withdraw from your course or unit(s) of study without incurring a debt for the unit(s) of study you are enrolled in. The Census Day is no later than 20% into a term and usually falls on the Wednesday of week 3.

CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media

The total tuition fees for the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media in Specialist Make-up Services delivered on-campus are $19,200.

UoS = Unit of Study

EFTSL = Equivalent Full Time Study Load

VSL debt = Proportion of the tuition fee a VET Student Loan can be taken out

Gap Fee = Proportion of the tuition fee payable by the student

1 year of full time study load over 4 fee periods = 4 academic terms

Full Fee paying students

FULL TIME
UoS Code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAFT01A
$4,800
0.250
$4,000
$800
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAFT02A
$4,800
0.250
$4,000
$800
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAFT03A
$4,800
0.250
$4,000
$800
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAFT04A
$4,800
0.250
$4,000
$800
Total
$19,200
1.000
$16,000
$3,200

1 year of full time study load over 4 fee periods = 4 academic terms 

QLD state subsidised under Higher Level Skills funding

FULL TIME
UoS Code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAFT01A
$3,828.75
0.250
$3,028.75
$800
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAFT02A
$3,828.75
0.250
$3,828.75
$0
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAFT03A
$3,828.75
0.250
$3,828.75
$0
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAFT04A
$3,828.75
0.250
$3,828.75
$0
Total
$15,315
1.000
$14,515
$800

The total tuition fees for the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media in Specialist Make-up Services delivered on-campus are $19,200.

UoS = Unit of Study

EFTSL = Equivalent Full Time Study Load

VSL debt = Proportion of the tuition fee a VET Student Loan can be taken out

Gap Fee = Proportion of the tuition fee payable by the student

2 years of part time study load over 8 fee periods = 8 academic terms

Full Fee paying students

PART TIME
UoS code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAPT01A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$800
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAPT02A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$0
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAPT03A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAPT04A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 5
Term 6
DSMNAPT05A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 6
Term 6
DSMNAPT06A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 7
Term 7
DSMNAPT07A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 8
Term 8
DSMNAPT08A
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Total
$19,200
1.00
$16,000
$3,200

2 years of part time study load over 8 fee periods = 8 academic terms

QLD state subsidised under Higher Level Skills funding

PART TIME
UoS code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAPT01A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$400
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAPT02A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$400
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAPT03A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAPT04A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 5
Term 6
DSMNAPT05A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 6
Term 6
DSMNAPT06A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 7
Term 7
DSMNAPT07A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 8
Term 8
DSMNAPT08A
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Total
$15,315
1.00
$14,515
$800

Each on-campus Fee Period matches AACM’s academic terms with Fee Period and Term Dates being aligned. The exact days and times classes are scheduled can be found on the course page in the section “Key Dates” and days and times may change from term to term.

On-Campus
Full time students usually study 4 terms over 1 year at a full time load. Part time students are usually studying 8 terms over 2 years at a part time load.

MEL = Melbourne Campus; SYD = Sydney Campus; BRI= Brisbane Campus

Academic Year 2021
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2021 SYD-MEL-BRI
25/01/2021
01/04/2021
10/02/2021
Fee Period 2 – 2021 SYD-MEL-BRI
19/04/2021
25/06/2021
05/05/2021
Fee Period 3 – 2021 SYD-MEL-BRI
12/07/2021
17/09/2021
28/07/2021
Fee Period 4 – 2021 BRI
Fee Period 4 – 2021 SYD-MEL
04/10/2021
25/10/2021
10/12/2021
24/12/2021
20/10/2021
08/11/2021
Academic Year 2022
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
24/01/2022
01/04/2022
09/02/2022
Fee Period 2 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
18/04/2022
24/06/2022
04/05/2022
Fee Period 3 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
11/07/2022
16/09/2022
27/07/2022
Fee Period 4 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
03/10/2022
09/12/2022
19/10/2022
Academic Year 2023
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
23/01/2023
31/03/2023
08/02/2023
Fee Period 2 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
17/04/2023
23/06/2023
03/05/2023
Fee Period 3 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
10/07/2023
15/09/2023
26/07/2023
Fee Period 4 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
02/10/2023
08/12/2023
18/10/2023

Each Unit of Study (UoS) covers selected unit(s) of competency study activity and assessments.

UoS Code – Full Time
Unit of Competency included
DSMNAFT01A
CUAMUP401 – Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP403 – Style hair for performances or productions
CUAPPR505 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice
DSMNAFT02A
BSBREL401 – Establish networks
CUAIND502 – Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAMUP402 – Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP404 – Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
DSMNAFT03A
BSBCRT501 – Originate and develop concepts
CUAMUP502 – Design and apply specialised make-up
CUAMUP503 – Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAPRP402 – Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
DSMNAFT04A
Cinemagraphic Makeup Stream:
CUAMUP504 – Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
BSBDES402 – Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAACD502 – Create observational drawings
CUAACD511 – Make moulds and casts
Fashion, Editorial and Production  Stream:
CUAMUP504 – Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
BSBMKG546 – Develop social media engagement plans
CUAIND402 – Provide freelance services
SHBBMUP003 – Design and apply make-up for photography
UoS Code – Part Time
Unit of Competency included
DSMNAPT01A
CUAMUP401 – Design, apply and remove make-up
DSMNAPT02A
CUAMUP403 – Style hair for performances or productions
CUAPPR505 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice
DSMNAPT03A
BSBREL401 – Establish networks
CUAIND502 – Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
DSMNAPT04A
CUAMUP402 – Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP404 – Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
DSMNAPT05A
CUAMUP502 – Design and apply specialised make-up
CUAPRP402 – Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
DSMNAPT06A
BSBCRT501 – Originate and develop concepts
CUAMUP503 – Design and apply special make-up effects
DSMNAPT07A
CUAMUP504 – Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
DSMNAPT08A
Cinemagraphic Makeup Stream:
BSBDES402 – Interpret and respond to a design brief
CUAACD502 – Create observational drawings
CUAACD511 – Make moulds and casts
Fashion, Editorial and Production  Stream:
BSBMKG546 – Develop social media engagement plans
CUAIND402 – Provide freelance services
SHBBMUP003 – Design and apply make-up for photography

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media

If you have commenced the CUA51020 version of the course or you have transitioned (transferred) into the the CUA51020 version of the course, the following details are relevant for you.

The total tuition fees for the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media in Specialist Make-up Services delivered on-campus are $19,200.

UoS = Unit of Study

EFTSL = Equivalent Full Time Study Load

VSL debt = Proportion of the tuition fee a VET Student Loan can be taken out

Gap Fee = Proportion of the tuition fee payable by the student

1 year of full time study load over 4 fee periods = 4 academic terms

Full Fee paying students

FULL TIME
UoS Code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAOC01B
DSMNAOC02B
$2,400
$2,400
0.125
0.125
$2,000
$2,000
$400
$400
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAOC03B
DSMNAOC04B
$2,400
$2,400
0.125
0.125
$2,000
$2,000
$400
$400
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAOC05B
DSMNAOC06B
$2,400
$2,400
0.125
0.125
$2,000
$2,000
$400
$400
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAOC07B
DSMNAOC08B
$2,400
$2,400
0.125
0.125
$2,000
$2,000
$400
$400
Total
$19,200
1.000
$16,000
$3,200

1 year of full time study load over 4 fee periods = 4 academic terms 

QLD state subsidised under Higher Level Skills funding

FULL TIME
UoS Code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAOC01B
DSMNAOC02B
$1,914.38
$1,914.38
0.125
0.125
$1,514.38
$1,514.38
$400
$400
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAOC03B
DSMNAOC04B
$1,914.38
$1,914.38
0.125
0.125
$1,514.38
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAOC05B
DSMNAOC06B
$1,914.38
$1,914.38
0.125
0.125
$1,514.38
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAOC07B
DSMNAOC08B
$1,914.38
$1,914.34
0.125
0.125
$1,514.38
$1,514.34
$0
Total
$15,315
1.000
$14,515
$800

The total tuition fees for the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media in Specialist Make-up Services delivered on-campus are $19,200.

UoS = Unit of Study

EFTSL = Equivalent Full Time Study Load

VSL debt = Proportion of the tuition fee a VET Student Loan can be taken out

Gap Fee = Proportion of the tuition fee payable by the student

2 years of part time study load over 8 fee periods = 8 academic terms

Full Fee paying students

PART TIME
UoS code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAOC01B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$800
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAOC02B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$0
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAOC03B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAOC04B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 5
Term 6
DSMNAOC05B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 6
Term 6
DSMNAOC06B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 7
Term 7
DSMNAOC07B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Fee Period 8
Term 8
DSMNAOC08B
$2,400
0.125
$2,000
$400
Total
$19,200
1.000
$16,000
$3,200

2 years of part time study load over 8 fee periods = 8 academic terms

QLD state subsidised under Higher Level Skills funding

PART TIME
UoS code
UoS Fee
EFTSL
VSL Debt
GAP Fee
Fee Period 1
Term 1
DSMNAOC01B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$400
Fee Period 2
Term 2
DSMNAOC02B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$400
Fee Period 3
Term 3
DSMNAOC03B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 4
Term 4
DSMNAOC04B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 5
Term 6
DSMNAOC05B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 6
Term 6
DSMNAOC06B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 7
Term 7
DSMNAOC07B
$1,914.38
0.125
$1,514.38
$0
Fee Period 8
Term 8
DSMNAOC08B
$1,914.34
0.125
$1,514.34
$0
Total
$15,315
1.000
$14,515
$800

Each on-campus Fee Period matches AACM’s academic terms with Fee Period and Term Dates being aligned. The exact days and times classes are scheduled can be found on the course page in the section “Key Dates” and days and times may change from term to term.

On-Campus
Full time students usually study 4 terms over 1 year at a full time load. Part time students are usually studying 8 terms over 2 years at a part time load.

MEL = Melbourne Campus; SYD = Sydney Campus; BRI= Brisbane Campus

Academic Year 2022
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
24/01/2022
01/04/2022
09/02/2022
Fee Period 2 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
18/04/2022
24/06/2022
04/05/2022
Fee Period 2 – 2022 SYD-BRI
Transitioning students from CUA51015 to CUA51020
18/04/2022
24/06/2022
09/05/2022
Fee Period 3 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
11/07/2022
16/09/2022
27/07/2022
Fee Period 4 – 2022 SYD-MEL-BRI
03/10/2022
09/12/2022
19/10/2022
Academic Year 2023
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
23/01/2023
31/03/2023
08/02/2023
Fee Period 2 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
17/04/2023
23/06/2023
03/05/2023
Fee Period 3 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
10/07/2023
15/09/2023
26/07/2023
Fee Period 4 – 2023 SYD-MEL-BRI
02/10/2023
08/12/2023
18/10/2023
Academic Year 2024
Term Start Date
Term End Date
Census Date
Fee Period 1 – 2024 SYD-MEL-BRI
22/01/2024
29/03/2024
07/02/2024
Fee Period 2 – 2024 SYD-MEL-BRI
15/04/2024
21/06/2024
01/05/2024
Fee Period 3 – 2024 SYD-MEL-BRI
08/07/2024
13/09/2024
24/07/2024
Fee Period 4 – 2024 SYD-MEL-BRI
30/09/2024
06/12/2024
16/10/2024

Each Unit of Study (UoS) covers selected unit(s) of competency study activity and assessments.

UoS Code
Unit of Competency included
DSMNAOC01B
CUAMUP411 – Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice
DSMNAOC02B
CUAMUP413 – Style hair for productions
SHBHDES004 – Create classic long hair up-styles
DSMNAOC03B
CUAIND412 – Provide freelance services
CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
DSMNAOC04B
CUAMUP412 – Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP414 – Style wigs and hairpieces for productions
DSMNAOC05B
CUAMUP512 – Design and apply specialised make-up
CUARES412 – Conduct research
DSMNAOC06B
CUAMUP513 – Design and apply special make-up effects
DSMNAOC07B
CUASFX411 – Create special effects items
CUAMUP614 – Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
DSMNAOC08B
CUAMUP615 – Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects
CUAPPR411 – Realise a creative project

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