Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Master of Screen Studies

Effective from 01-JUL-2020 : Code L57

The Master of Screen Studies 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.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

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 in the Admissions Policy;
• 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1.5 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

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.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Catherine Joanne HENKEL

Course Structure

NOTE: SCR5101, SCR6110 and SCR6120 are full year units that are taken over semester 1 and semester 2.