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About this Course
Since the beginning of human society, storytelling has been our way of sharing our knowledge and understanding of what it is to be human.
At the WA Screen Academy, we teach the art and craft of storytelling. We explore the global environment for screen production, the ethics, the dynamics, the opportunities and the challenges of a professional career as a screen storyteller.
Students are introduced to VR and feature film production, and will have the opportunity to professionally produce short dramas and documentaries, client-based projects and a web-series.
Our academy has state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, and our strong connections with the professional screen industry allows us to engage skilled local and national industry guests and tutors.
We also work closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, including their actors, composers, costume, set design and sound students.
As a student, you can choose producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing or sound as a specialisation. Whatever your choice, there will be a focus on developing your professional attributes and employability to help you find, create and sustain meaningful work across your career lifespan.
The WA Screen Academy is a member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television (CILECT).
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Course code L57
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $45,300
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | FT |
| South West | ||
| Online |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
About this Course
Since the beginning of human society, storytelling has been our way of sharing our knowledge and understanding of what it is to be human.
At the WA Screen Academy, we teach the art and craft of storytelling. We explore the global environment for screen production, the ethics, the dynamics, the opportunities and the challenges of a professional career as a screen storyteller.
Students are introduced to VR and feature film production, and will have the opportunity to professionally produce short dramas and documentaries, client-based projects and a web-series.
Our academy has state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, and our strong connections with the professional screen industry allows us to engage skilled local and national industry guests and tutors.
We also work closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, including their actors, composers, costume, set design and sound students.
As a student, you can choose producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing or sound as a specialisation. Whatever your choice, there will be a focus on developing your professional attributes and employability to help you find, create and sustain meaningful work across your career lifespan.
The WA Screen Academy is a member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television (CILECT).
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Course code L57
CRICOS code 083664F
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $53,500
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | FT |
| South West | ||
| Online |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to provide a personal statement and a detailed CV/resume. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview and provide a showreel and/or portfolio of previous work. Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline will need to provide evidence of equivalent prior learning which includes at 3 years industry experience.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to provide a personal statement and a detailed CV/resume. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview and provide a showreel and/or portfolio of previous work. Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline will need to provide evidence of equivalent prior learning which includes at 3 years industry experience.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR5120 | Screen Studies 1 | 20 |
| SCR6100 | Specialist Workshop 1 | 20 |
| SCR5101 | Production Preparation | 20 |
| SCR6110 | Screen Project: Drama | 20 |
| SCR6120 | Screen Project: Documentary | 20 |
NOTE: SCR5101, SCR6110 and SCR6120 are full year units that are taken over semester 1 and semester 2.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students enrolling at the start of the year can elect to complete the course over 12 months or 18 months. Students choosing mid-year entry will be required to complete the course over 18 months.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of screen industry knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of screen storytelling and production.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas to create screen projects.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to contribute to professional-level production and screen industry scholarship.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute substantial screen projects.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR5120 | Screen Studies 1 | 20 |
| SCR6100 | Specialist Workshop 1 | 20 |
| SCR5101 | Production Preparation | 20 |
| SCR6110 | Screen Project: Drama | 20 |
| SCR6120 | Screen Project: Documentary | 20 |
NOTE: SCR5101, SCR6110 and SCR6120 are full year units that are taken over semester 1 and semester 2.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students enrolling at the start of the year can elect to complete the course over 12 months or 18 months. Students choosing mid-year entry will be required to complete the course over 18 months.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of screen industry knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of screen storytelling and production.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas to create screen projects.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to contribute to professional-level production and screen industry scholarship.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute substantial screen projects.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $45,300 - Domestic fee paying estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This Masters degree prepares graduates for employment in the professional screen industries.
Possible future job titles
Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $53,500 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This Masters degree prepares graduates for employment in the professional screen industries.
Possible future job titles
Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound
Need some help deciding what to study?
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
Experiences
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From humble beginnings - meet Briege Whitehead, virtual reality pioneer and ECU graduate.
Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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