Master of Screen Studies
Course code L57
Provides students with industry-level skills, a show-reel of production work and a strong analytical and theoretical foundation relating to digital screen production.
Students are able to pursue a major area of specialisation from the following fields: producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound and editing. Students may also select secondary areas of specialisation. The course offers expert teaching by leading industry practitioners as tutors, mentors and guests. The course includes the professional production of six short dramas and documentaries, client-based projects and a web-series. The course also offers introduction to VR and feature film production, and a pathway to further post-graduate research. A unique feature of the program is the relationship with the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Students in the WAAPA acting department feature in Screen Academy productions, and the WAAPA costume, design, sound and music composition departments contribute to the productions.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
L57
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $38,450
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | FT |
| South West | ||
| Online |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
L57
CRICOS code
083664F
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $45,400
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | FT |
| South West | ||
| Online |
See Course Details for further information.
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. A detailed CV should also be provided. Additionally applicants must attend an interview, and provide a showreel, and have completed a related undergraduate degree or equivalent 3 years industry experience, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can provide a folio.
NoteFor more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
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
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
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 |
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| 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 Semester 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
- Demonstrate a high level of interdependence and individual accountability through the critical evaluation of collaborative and individual processes or roles.
- Demonstrate and reflect on cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence and its application to screen production.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian and International context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles, methods and trends required to produce screen projects.
- Demonstrate mastery of the theories, history, trends, characteristics and methods required to successfully plan and execute screen projects.
- Design, evaluate, implement and analyse the theories, approaches and strategies of screen production to service clients and key stakeholders.
- Generate innovative ideas and evaluate complex concepts in the pre-production, production and post-production of screen projects.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise the theories, information, problems and technologies available during all stages of a screen project.
- Reflect critically on the problems in the production process, then develop and apply sustainable solutions to overcome them.
- Research, interpret and communicate the theories and methodologies required to adopt appropriate roles to successfully execute a screen project to specialists and non-specialists.
- Research, plan, apply and defend ideas, creativity and innovative practice to execute pre-production, production and post-production screen projects.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $38,450 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
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.
AUD $45,400 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
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.
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
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