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This major provides a strong theoretical and analytical foundation, the opportunity to take electives in areas that will enhance the student's specialisation, and an intensive production program in a variety of formats and genres. These include film and multicam drama, documentary, and client-based productions including music videos and television commercials. Students develop skills in digital production and post-production techniques as well as associated web-based content. The major makes significant use of its strong links to industry and the professional community to engage with and mentor students. Many professional and community partnerships have been established to ensure students, academics and the members of the industry work together to share ideas, knowledge and expertise, and collaborate on the industry-focused projects that form a significant component of the teaching program. Components are delivered in cooperation with the WA Academy of Performing Arts.
This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All students are required to be Screen Academy students only, attend an interview, and have completed an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with equivalents considered. Alternatively students can have completed a Diploma of Screen and Media, but are required to complete a transitional semester to qualify for entry into the program.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
This is a unique, intensive, one-year program that compresses three semesters of study into a 10-month (40-week) period, beginning in the second week of February and ending in the last week of November. Please note, the start and end dates, as well as the mid-semester and mid-year breaks, are different from all other programs in the School of Communications and Arts. Please contact the School of Communications and Arts for a detailed schedule.
Producer, Director, Editor, Screenwriter, Sound Recordist, Sound Mixer, Cinematographer, Film Critic, Series Creator
This major prepares graduates for employment in digital production for the screen, concentrating on the key positions of producer, director, scriptwriter, cinematographer, editor, sound and production designer.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR2102 | Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement | 25 |
| SCR2103 | Project 2: WAAPA Films | 25 |
| SCR2116 | Australian Screen Studies | 15 |
| SCR3101 | Production Preparation | 20 |
| SCR3104 | Project 3: Studio Multicam Drama | 25 |
| SCR3105 | Project 4: Documentary or Corporate Video | 25 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| CCA3100 ^ | Visual Culture and Subversive Ideas | 15 |
| CMM2107 ^ * | Documentary, Film and Television | 15 |
| FAV1111 ^ | Film and Cinema Studies | 15 |
| FAV3205 ^ | Screen Evolution | 15 |
| Or students may choose an alternative theory unit with the approval of the Unit Set Coordinator. | ||
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 30 |
Note: Directors and Producers, Editors and Sound students select electives from within the School.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that Directors and Producers complete the following two units as their electives, or may choose alternative units at an equivalent level with the approval of the Unit Set Coordinator: | ||
| SCR2108 | Specialist Workshop 1 | 15 |
| SCR3109 | Specialist Workshop 2 | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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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