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Screen Studies Major

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About this Major

Provides a strong theoretical and analytical foundation, the opportunity to take electives in areas that will enhance the student's specialisation, and an intensive production program in a variety of formats and genres.

These include film and multicam drama, documentary and client-based productions including music videos and television commercials. Students also develop skills in digital production and post-production techniques as well as associated web-based content. The major makes significant use of its strong links to industry and the professional community to engage with and mentor students. Many professional and community partnerships have been established to ensure students, academics and members of the industry work together to share ideas, knowledge and expertise, and collaborate on the industry-focused projects that form a significant component of the teaching program. Components are delivered in cooperation with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Special entry requirements

All applicants are required to be Screen Academy students only, submit a portfolio of work in their specialisation, attend an interview, and have completed an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with equivalents considered.

Code MAAAIU

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCR2116Australian Screen Studies15
SCR2212Screen Project: Client-Based30
FAV2117The Documentary15
SCR2313Screen Project: Drama30
SCR3224Screen Project: Web-Series30
SCR3215Screen Project: Documentary30
SCR2108Specialist Workshop 115
SCR3109Specialist Workshop 215

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognise the development, presentation, and reception of contemporary film, television, and new media in an Australian context.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding in depth of the historical, theoretical, psychological, and cultural perspectives and its application to screen studies.
  3. Utilise industry models, exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems related to the production of screen projects.
  4. Review, analyse, synthesise, and communicate knowledge during the conception, planning, and development stages of screen projects.
  5. Adapt knowledge and skills in area(s) of specialisation to develop screen projects using reflective practice to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning.
  6. Demonstrate initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving, and decision making during production and management of screen projects in collaboration with others.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This major prepares graduates for employment in digital production for the screen, concentrating on the key positions of producer, director, scriptwriter, cinematographer, editor, sound and production designer.

Possible future job titles

Producer, Director, Editor, Screenwriter, Sound Recordist, Sound Mixer, Cinematographer, Film Critic, Series Creator

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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