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This major aims to develop imaginative and innovative screen producers for a world immersed in screen culture. Embracing a collaborative, mentored approach, this major offers units in production, theory and writing for screen. The major provides opportunities for developing creative expression, vocational skills and a critical appreciation of screen culture and technologies. It trains students to think critically, to work collaboratively, and to develop a portfolio of their own work. Exceptional graduates will be encouraged to apply for the School's honours program or the prestigious Master of Screen Studies at the WA Screen Academy.
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.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Film Director, Film Editor, Film Producer, Film Critic, Television Producer, Cinematographer, Scriptwriter, Media Teacher, Media Support Officer, Web Content Producer.
Wide application in industries producing instructional, educational, promotional, factual and entertaining content in an audiovisual format.
Students are required to complete the following seven units (105 credit points):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAV2102 | Scriptwriting: Short Films | 15 |
| FAV1111 | Film and Cinema Studies | 15 |
| FAV1120 | Introduction to Screen Production | 15 |
| FAV2150 | Screen Production | 15 |
| FAV2117 | The Documentary | 15 |
| FAV3205 | Screen Evolution | 15 |
| MST3151 | Media and Identity | 15 |
| Plus, students are required to complete five units from the following (75 credit points): | ||
| PHO1125 ^ | Camera Work and Lighting | 15 |
| ANI3231 ^ | Digital Video 2 | 15 |
| BRO3010 ^ | Practical Broadcasting | 15 |
| FAV3322 ^ | Advanced Screen Production 1 | 15 |
| FAV3422 ^ | Advanced Screen Production 2 | 15 |
| GDT3103 ^ | Serious Gaming | 15 |
| WRT1103 ^ | Creativity and Writing | 15 |
| WRT2213 ^ | Creative Writing | 15 |
| FAV2203 ^ | Scriptwriting: Television Drama | 15 |
| FAV3120 ^ * | Scriptwriting and Filmosophy | 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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This major aims to develop imaginative and innovative screen producers for a world immersed in screen culture. Embracing a collaborative, mentored approach, this major offers units in production, theory and writing for screen. The major provides opportunities for developing creative expression, vocational skills and a critical appreciation of screen culture and technologies. It trains students to think critically, to work collaboratively, and to develop a portfolio of their own work. Exceptional graduates will be encouraged to apply for the School's honours program or the prestigious Master of Screen Studies at the WA Screen Academy.
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.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Film Director, Film Editor, Film Producer, Film Critic, Television Producer, Cinematographer, Scriptwriter, Media Teacher, Media Support Officer, Web Content Producer.
Students are required to complete the following seven units (105 credit points):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAV2102 | Scriptwriting: Short Films | 15 |
| FAV1111 | Film and Cinema Studies | 15 |
| FAV1120 | Introduction to Screen Production | 15 |
| FAV2150 | Screen Production | 15 |
| FAV2117 | The Documentary | 15 |
| FAV3205 | Screen Evolution | 15 |
| MST3151 | Media and Identity | 15 |
| Plus, students are required to complete five units from the following (75 credit points): | ||
| PHO1125 ^ | Camera Work and Lighting | 15 |
| ANI3231 ^ | Digital Video 2 | 15 |
| BRO3010 ^ | Practical Broadcasting | 15 |
| FAV3322 ^ | Advanced Screen Production 1 | 15 |
| FAV3422 ^ | Advanced Screen Production 2 | 15 |
| GDT3103 ^ | Serious Gaming | 15 |
| WRT1103 ^ | Creativity and Writing | 15 |
| WRT2213 ^ | Creative Writing | 15 |
| FAV2203 ^ | Scriptwriting: Television Drama | 15 |
| FAV3206 ^ | Scriptwriting: Feature Films | 15 |
^ Core Option
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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