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Course Information

Bachelor of Screen Production

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code D53

Discover the transformative power of screen storytelling connecting continents, cultures, and languages, fostering profound human connections and bridging gaps compassionately and meaningfully. The Bachelor of Screen Production empowers you to become a catalyst for positive change by bringing critical issues to the forefront, challenging societal norms, and amplifying diverse perspectives that might otherwise go unheard. Through our comprehensive program, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the screen industry and beyond, making a lasting and purposeful impact on society using the art of screen production as your medium. From the very start, you will delve into the foundations of screen production, gaining expertise in industry-standard processes, mastering equipment and techniques to evoke different emotions and create immersive atmospheres through diverse modes of screen storytelling. Our experiential approach emphasises practical application, allowing you to develop a deep understanding of legal, safety, ethical, social, and sustainability considerations that will continuously inform your creative endeavours. Building upon this strong foundation, you will engage in collaborative projects, working alongside fellow students to tackle complex and demanding screen production ventures while further honing your scriptwriting, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving skills. In your final year, you will embark on transformative capstone experiences, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients and participate in group-devised creative visions, all while gaining advanced knowledge of the industry/professional landscape. Join us and embark on a journey that nurtures your passion, amplifies your voice, and empowers you to leave an indelible mark on the world through screen production.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Clinical or professional work placement Option

In SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship, 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.

Application process

Enrolment into the Professional Experience and Professional Placement units are by application ONLY and entry requires students to participate in a recruitment and selection process. All placement and project opportunities will be vetted to ensure they provide a meaningful learning experience. As these units focus on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for this unit.

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.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

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;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

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;
• 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Part Time, Full Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Catherine GOUGH-BRADY

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 240 credit points of core units and 120 credit points of 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 in the university.

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 in the university. 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.