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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. The WA Screen Academy is a member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinma et de Tlvision (CILECT).
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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
All applicants are required to provide a personal statement and a detailed CV/resume. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview and provide a showreel and/or portfolio of previous work. Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline will need to provide evidence of equivalent prior learning which includes at 3 years industry experience.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR5125 | Screen Studies 2 | 20 |
| SCR6105 | Screen Project: Client-Based | 20 |
| SCR6125 | Screen Project: Web-Series | 20 |
| SCR6150 | Specialist Workshop 2 | 20 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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