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Unit Set Information

Screen Studies Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code MAAAIU

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.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Media and Communication

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be Screen Academy students only, submit a portfolio of work in their specialisation, attend an interview, and have completed an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with equivalents considered.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Catherine HENKEL

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise the development, presentation, and reception of contemporary film, television, and new media in an Australian context.
2. Demonstrate an understanding in depth of the historical, theoretical, psychological, and cultural perspectives and its application to screen studies.
3. Utilise industry models, exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems related to the production of screen projects.
4. Review, analyse, synthesise, and communicate knowledge during the conception, planning, and development stages of screen projects.
5. Adapt knowledge and skills in area(s) of specialisation to develop screen projects using reflective practice to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning.
6. Demonstrate initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving, and decision making during production and management of screen projects in collaboration with others.

Related Careers

Producer, Director, Editor, Screenwriter, Sound Recordist, Sound Mixer, Cinematographer, Film Critic, Series Creator

Employment Opportunities

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.

Major Structure

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