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Bachelor of Screen Production

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About this Course

Nurture your passion, amplify your voice, and empower yourself to leave an indelible mark on the world. Welcome to the transformative power of screen storytelling!

This course encourages you to become a catalyst for positive change by bringing critical issues to the forefront, challenging societal norms, and highlighting diverse perspectives that might otherwise go unheard.

You’ll engage in collaborative projects with fellow students to tackle industry ventures, while further honing your scriptwriting, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving skills. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with clients.

Course code D53

Entry requirements

70 Indicative ATAR

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

Fees

See Fees and Scholarships for further information.

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

See Course Details for further information.

Availability & Campus

Location Semester 1 Semester 2
Joondalup
Mount Lawley FT PT FT PT
South West
Online
*FT = Full-time study PT = Part-time study

About this Course

Nurture your passion, amplify your voice, and empower yourself to leave an indelible mark on the world. Welcome to the transformative power of screen storytelling!

This course encourages you to become a catalyst for positive change by bringing critical issues to the forefront, challenging societal norms, and highlighting diverse perspectives that might otherwise go unheard.

You’ll engage in collaborative projects with fellow students to tackle industry ventures, while further honing your scriptwriting, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving skills. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with clients.

Course code D53

CRICOS code 115037J

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

Fees

See Fees and Scholarships for further information.

Duration

3 years full-time

See Course Details for further information.

Availability & Campus

Location Semester 1 Semester 2
Joondalup
Mount Lawley FT FT
South West
Online
*FT = Full-time study PT = Part-time study

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Don't have an ATAR?

Some of the majors in this course don't require an ATAR for entry. Find out how to apply using our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry pathway.

How to apply

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Don't have an ATAR?

Some of the majors in this course don't require an ATAR for entry. Find out how to apply using our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry pathway.

How to apply

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 1: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 12 core units and 8 elective units. Students that complete a 4-unit, subject-based Elective Sequence may nominate to have this recorded on their transcript as a minor in the subject area. Alternatively, students may complete any other combination of major, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other Schools with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR1600Introduction to Screen Practice15
SPR1605Screen Evolution15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR1610Post-production Style and Techniques15
SPR1615Introduction to Studio Production15
WRT1610Writing Short Stories15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR2610Screen Practice: Collaboration30
SPR2600Screenwriting15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR2605Experiments in Screen15
SPR2650Screen Practice: Documentary30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR3600Contemporary Screen Audiences15
SPR3605Production House: Industry Projects30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR3650Production House: Creative Screen Project30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option 15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option 15

Students can choose any combination of electives from any of the recommended elective lists or any other combination of major, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other schools where available with the approval of the Course Coordinator. Students that complete a 4 unit subject-based Elective Sequence may nominate to have this recorded on their transcript as a minor in the subject area.

Photography - Elective Sequence
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO1125Camera Work and Lighting15
PHO1130Studio Work15
PHO2105Photo Work15
PHO3201Photojournalism and Editorial Practice15
Broadcast and Digital Journalism - Elective Sequence
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
JBM1605Fundamentals of Journalism15
JBM1615Media Law and Ethics15
JBM2600Storytelling and Social Media Influence15
JBM1620Editing for TV and Streaming15
General Recommended Electives
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
NOTE: Acceptance into SAH2650, SAH3650 and SAH3660 is by application only
IAS2340BlaK Matters: Indigenous Sci-fi and Futurisms, Ancient Knowledge for an Exciting Future15
WRT1615Writing Drama15
CMM1605Communication Campaigns15
BPA2420Stage Combat and Intimacy15
BPA3405Digital and Intermedial Performance15
PAM2103Theory of Directing15
MAN2172Planning the Project15
SAH2650Professional Experience: Internship or Project15
SAH3650Professional Placement 130
SAH3660Professional Placement 230

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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 handbook

Course notes

Important course notes

  • In SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship or Project, students will be able to select workplace-based or project-based environments. In the workplace-based track, students will embark on a minimum of 100 hours of professional placement work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation relevant to their academic studies. In the project-based track, students will engage in a project for a public, private or not-for-profit organisation that tackles a real-world challenge in collaboration or consultation with an industry partner.
    In SAH3650 Professional Placement 1 and SAH3660 Professional Placement 2, students will gain relevant work experience by undertaking a minimum of 225 hours (per unit) of professional placement with a public, private or not-for-profit host organisation which is relevant to their academic studies.

Course learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge of screen production concepts, including knowledge of legal, ethical, social and sustainability requirements, to a range of practical contexts.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and synthesise complex screen texts and theories and apply them to screen production contexts.
  3. Think creatively and apply screen production practices to generate original screen works.
  4. Use digital technologies and Screen Production related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources, create digital materials for a variety of platforms and learn digital technologies relevant to screen industries.
  5. Communicate concepts and ideas clearly, coherently for a variety of contexts and purposes .
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Apply collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively as a professional in the screen production industry.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and practice in screen production context.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 12 core units and 8 elective units. Students that complete a 4-unit, subject-based Elective Sequence may nominate to have this recorded on their transcript as a minor in the subject area. Alternatively, students may complete any other combination of major, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other Schools with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR1600Introduction to Screen Practice15
SPR1605Screen Evolution15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR1610Post-production Style and Techniques15
SPR1615Introduction to Studio Production15
WRT1610Writing Short Stories15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR2610Screen Practice: Collaboration30
SPR2600Screenwriting15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR2605Experiments in Screen15
SPR2650Screen Practice: Documentary30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR3600Contemporary Screen Audiences15
SPR3605Production House: Industry Projects30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPR3650Production House: Creative Screen Project30
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option 15
Elective UnitUnit from elective sequence, recommended electives or alternative elective option 15

Students can choose any combination of electives from any of the recommended elective lists or any other combination of major, minors, or elective units from the School of Arts and Humanities or other schools where available with the approval of the Course Coordinator. Students that complete a 4 unit subject-based Elective Sequence may nominate to have this recorded on their transcript as a minor in the subject area.

Photography - Elective Sequence
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO1125Camera Work and Lighting15
PHO1130Studio Work15
PHO2105Photo Work15
PHO3201Photojournalism and Editorial Practice15
Broadcast and Digital Journalism - Elective Sequence
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
JBM1605Fundamentals of Journalism15
JBM1615Media Law and Ethics15
JBM2600Storytelling and Social Media Influence15
JBM1620Editing for TV and Streaming15
General Recommended Electives
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
NOTE: Acceptance into SAH2650, SAH3650 and SAH3660 is by application only
IAS2340BlaK Matters: Indigenous Sci-fi and Futurisms, Ancient Knowledge for an Exciting Future15
WRT1615Writing Drama15
CMM1605Communication Campaigns15
BPA2420Stage Combat and Intimacy15
BPA3405Digital and Intermedial Performance15
PAM2103Theory of Directing15
MAN2172Planning the Project15
SAH2650Professional Experience: Internship or Project15
SAH3650Professional Placement 130
SAH3660Professional Placement 230

D53|1

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 handbook

Course notes

Important course notes

  • In SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship or Project, students will be able to select workplace-based or project-based environments. In the workplace-based track, students will embark on a minimum of 100 hours of professional placement work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation relevant to their academic studies. In the project-based track, students will engage in a project for a public, private or not-for-profit organisation that tackles a real-world challenge in collaboration or consultation with an industry partner.
    In SAH3650 Professional Placement 1 and SAH3660 Professional Placement 2, students will gain relevant work experience by undertaking a minimum of 225 hours (per unit) of professional placement with a public, private or not-for-profit host organisation which is relevant to their academic studies.

Course learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge of screen production concepts, including knowledge of legal, ethical, social and sustainability requirements, to a range of practical contexts.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and synthesise complex screen texts and theories and apply them to screen production contexts.
  3. Think creatively and apply screen production practices to generate original screen works.
  4. Use digital technologies and Screen Production related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources, create digital materials for a variety of platforms and learn digital technologies relevant to screen industries.
  5. Communicate concepts and ideas clearly, coherently for a variety of contexts and purposes .
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Apply collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively as a professional in the screen production industry.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and practice in screen production context.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Find a scholarship

Career Opportunities

As a graduate you can pursue diverse and fulfilling careers across the creative industries. The screen production industry offers a range of creative, technical, managerial, and administrative roles. The skills and knowledge you build during the course will open doors to a wide range of roles in areas such as corporate and independent filmmaking, media production, journalism and broadcasting, marketing and public relations, business development, education, and festival and arts administration. The screen production sector also provides ample opportunities for you to apply your expertise and contribute to creating engaging and arresting content.

Possible future job titles

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Screenwriter, Art Director, Sound Designer, Visual Effects Artist, Documentary Filmmaker, Media Content Creator

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Find a scholarship

Career Opportunities

As a graduate you can pursue diverse and fulfilling careers across the creative industries. The screen production industry offers a range of creative, technical, managerial, and administrative roles. The skills and knowledge you build during the course will open doors to a wide range of roles in areas such as corporate and independent filmmaking, media production, journalism and broadcasting, marketing and public relations, business development, education, and festival and arts administration. The screen production sector also provides ample opportunities for you to apply your expertise and contribute to creating engaging and arresting content.

Possible future job titles

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Screenwriter, Art Director, Sound Designer, Visual Effects Artist, Documentary Filmmaker, Media Content Creator

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.

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Quick guide to uni-speak

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.

    • 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.

Quick guide to uni-speak

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.

    • 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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