Master of Screen Studies

Course details

An overview of core units and electives you can study in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a high level of interdependence and individual accountability through the critical evaluation of collaborative and individual processes or roles.
2. Demonstrate and reflect on cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence and its application to screen production.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian and International context.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles, methods and trends required to produce screen projects.
5. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, history, trends, characteristics and methods required to successfully plan and execute screen projects.
6. Design, evaluate, implement and analyse the theories, approaches and strategies of screen production to service clients and key stakeholders.
7. Generate innovative ideas and evaluate complex concepts in the pre-production, production and post-production of screen projects.
8. Investigate, analyse and synthesise the theories, information, problems and technologies available during all stages of a screen project.
9. Reflect critically on the problems in the production process, then develop and apply sustainable solutions to overcome them.
10. Research, interpret and communicate the theories and methodologies required to adopt appropriate roles to successfully execute a screen project to specialists and non-specialists.
11. Research, plan, apply and defend ideas, creativity and innovative practice to execute pre-production, production and post-production screen projects.

Course structure

L57|2

Other important course notes.

Non standard timetable requirements

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.

Opportunities and career options after you finish this course.

Employment opportunities

This Masters degree prepares graduates for employment in the professional screen industries

Possible future job titles

Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound