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Film and Video Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code MAAAIY

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.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Learning Outcomes

  1. Adapt knowledge and skills to apply innovative and creative content in a range of professional contexts specific to area(s) of specialisation.
  2. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in depth of the theoretical and historical perspectives of film and video in the understanding and analysis of different creative works.
  3. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving, and decision making during development and management of creative film and video projects specific to area(s) of specialisation.
  4. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning to accommodate key stake-holders and reflect upon the process of film and video projects.
  5. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the application of appropriate production techniques to fulfil industry specific roles.
  6. Review, analyse, and synthesise theoretical and technical knowledge to create innovative screen media works that utilise the creative and communicative possibilities of various screen technologies.
  7. Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas through the development of effective digital media products for a variety of platforms.

Related Careers

Film Director, Film Editor, Film Producer, Film Critic, Television Producer, Cinematographer, Scriptwriter, Media Support Officer, Web Content Producer.

Major Structure

Students are required to complete the following seven units (105 credit points):

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAV2102Scriptwriting: Short Films15
FAV1111Film and Cinema Studies15
FAV1120Introduction to Screen Production15
FAV2150Screen Production15
FAV2117The Documentary15
FAV3205Screen Evolution15
SCR2116Australian Screen Studies15
Plus, students are required to complete five units from the following (75 credit points):
PHO1125 ^Camera Work and Lighting15
ANI3231 ^Digital Video 215
BRO3011 ^Television Production and Presentation15
FAV3322 ^Advanced Screen Production 115
FAV3422 ^Advanced Screen Production 215
FAV3116 ^Animation and Filmosophy15
WRT1103 ^Creativity and Writing15
WRT2213 ^Creative Writing15
FAV2203 ^Scriptwriting: Television Drama15
FAV3206 ^Scriptwriting: Feature Films15

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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