Screen Content Project 1

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5005
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Course ID
202355
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Communication and Journalism
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sandy Cameron
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To enable students to develop the industry-level knowledge, skills and competencies required of a professional in the creation of high-quality screen content. Students will deploy industry-standard processes to develop a creative project to market readiness. 

Note this stacks with Screen Content Project 2, which is staggered one week later. 

  • Development Foundations & The Writers’ Room 
  • Development Materials & Story Packaging 
  • Pitching Practices & Industry Readiness 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of roles within the film and television industry and their responsibilities
  • Apply key film and television production concepts, skills and practices to an industry standard
  • Plan, critically evaluate and efficiently manage a set task to ensure delivery of its requirements to industry standards
  • Apply and respond to supervisor feedback to meet a professional project brief

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 20342
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 5
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 6pm Magill Building B, B2-52B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 6pm Magill Building B, B2-52B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following courses have not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in all of MDIA5004 The Screen Industry: Business, Creativity, and Content/MDIA5006 Screen Content Project 2/MDIA5007 Film and Television Professional Practice

Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

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Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Graduate Certificate in Film and Television