Classification markings downloads - computer games and DVD films (including video)
This page contains information for markings that should appear on media, such as DVD and video, at the beginning of the main film (such as a feature or an episode of a television series). These markings should also appear at the beginning of computer games.
- Classification markings that appear at the beginning of films and games
- General requirements for display and legibility of classification markings at the beginning of DVDs and computer games
Markings that should appear at the beginning of a film or computer game:
- With a screen presentation format of less than 300 pixel lines
- With a screen presentation format of at least 300 pixel lines
- When can alternative markings for MA15+ and R18+ be used?
Classification markings that appear at the beginning of films and games
Films on DVD (and video) and computer games can use either a "tag" before the start or a "ticker" that appears during the beginning of the film or computer game. Tags must be at least 5 seconds long. All tags feature the classification, the classification description and the consumer advice that applies to the particular film or computer game. Tickers feature the classification and the consumer advice only.
Please note: These are low resolution examples only and cannot be downloaded for use as a marking. Their appearance here is purely for the purpose of showing you what they look like.
The consumer advice featured on the following tags and tickers are examples only and are not drawn from real products. Examples are in the form of the M classification.
3 second tags
View the M classification example [ZIP 736KB]
Tags that are at least 5 seconds long
View the M classification example [ZIP 2.2MB]
Tickers
View the Tickers example [ZIP 141KB].
Please note: You will require Photoshop to view these tickers.
General requirements for display and legibility of classification markings at the Bbginning of DVDs and computer games
General provisions are set out in Part 3 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007 [PDF 278KB].
Markings must be displayed
All films screened and computer games displayed must show classification markings.
Exceptions to this requirement occur if the person is incapable of adding to the content to the film or computer game. (See Section 9 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
If it is not practicable to comply with a display requirement, the marking will be taken to comply with the requirement if the marking complies, as nearly as reasonably practicable, with the requirement. (See Section 11 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
Format and legibility
Classification markings must be clearly legible. Markings must be displayed for a period of time that is sufficient to allow the markings to be read in full. (See Section 20 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
Markings must be displayed in high contrast to the background. (See Sections 13, 15 and 19 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
Coloured markings must be coloured in accordance with CMYK or RGB values as listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1 of the Determination. (See Sections 13 and 14 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
The classification character or classification symbol may be displayed in monochrome in a monochrome environment. A classification character or classification symbol displayed on screen must be displayed with at least 70% opacity. (See Section 15 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
Tickers must be displayed at the height of 32 pixels lines or 5% of the height of the active screen area of the presentation format. The greater of the two must be used. (See Section 16 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
The font for the classification symbol must be displayed in FF Din Bold. (See Section 17 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
The font of consumer advice within the combination boxes and classification description within the classification description box must be printed in black Universe condensed regular type (See Section 18 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
There are alternative designs for classification symbol squares and classification symbol rectangles for films or computer games classified MA 15+ and R 18+ that are not subject to a complementary classification enforcement law. The word 'RESTRICTED' is omitted in these designs.
A satisfactory classification description for films or computer games classified MA 15+ and R 18+ that are not subject to a complementary classification enforcement law is 'Not suitable for people under 15'. (See Section 24 of the Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007).
For more information and links to the relevant enforcement laws, please refer to the Attorney-General's Department website.
Specific provisions
Film or computer game on a screen with a presentation format of at least 300 pixel lines
For a film or computer game on a screen with a presentation format of at least 300 pixel lines in height, there are two options for displaying classification markings.
- A classification tag to be shown for at least 5 seconds before the film or computer game. The tag must include:
- colour classification symbol square [ZIP 2.27MB] or colour classification symbol rectangle [ZIP 2.12MB]. These must be at least 90 pixel lines in height or 15% of the height of the active screen area of the presentation format, whichever is the greater of the two, and
- The classification description, and
- the related consumer advice.
If practicable, the classification description and consumer advice should be voiced over.
The tags are available from the Classification Branch.
- A classification ticker to be shown as soon as practicable after the beginning of the film or computer game for at least 10 seconds. The ticker must include:
- classification symbol [ZIP 2.1MB] or colour classification symbol square [ZIP 2.2MB] or colour classification symbol rectangle [ZIP 2.1MB] and
- The related consumer advice
If practicable, the classification description and consumer advice should be voiced over.
The ticker using the classification rectangle can be downloaded from this page.
Film or computer game on a screen with a presentation format of less than 300 pixel lines
For a film or computer game on a screen with a presentation format of less than 300 pixel lines in height, there are three options for displaying classification markings.
You can comply with options 1 and 2 above for a screen that is at least 300 pixels or a third option is:
- A still or moving image to be shown as soon as practicable after the beginning of the film or computer game for at least 5 seconds. The image must include:
- classification symbol [ZIP 2.1MB] or colour classification symbol square [ZIP 2.2MB] or colour classification symbol rectangle [ZIP 2.2MB].
These must be at least 16 pixel lines in height or 5% of the height of the active screen area of the presentation format, whichever is the greater of the two.
When can alternative markings for MA15+ and R18+ be used?
There are alternative designs for classification symbol squares and classification symbol rectangles for films and computer games classified MA 15+ and R 18+ that are not subject to a complementary classification enforcement law.