Why Bachelor of Media and Communication?
Picture yourself on a bustling film set – overseeing script development to post-production. In our Bachelor of Media and Communication majoring in Screen Production, you’ll explore all the elements that work together to craft captivating visual narratives. You’ll learn how each project is carefully coordinated in this dynamic industry to bring stories to life.
Develop the technical skills needed to create content across a range of mediums in this practical, industry-informed degree – through creating your own narrative-based film, documentary and experimental short form content. You’ll also be introduced to techniques in 3D CGI, cinematic design and digital compositing, equipping you well for an exciting career in screen production.
Overview
Majoring in Screen Production in your Bachelor of Media and Communication means you’ll explore the various stages from conceptualisation to distribution in the process of creating visual content for screens.
Screen production can vary in scale, from independent films and web series to large-scale Hollywood blockbusters and television shows. Each stage requires different skills and expertise, and our degree ensures you’ll build a strong foundation in all areas.
Foster skills in the fundamentals of media and communication, and key elements of law and policy relating to the media. Then, develop your skills in the application of core film and television production roles and produce short fiction films. Build practical and theoretical knowledge of cinematic design and digital compositing, preparing you to work in film, animation and visual effects.
Learn how to successfully collaborate with other students and industry partners in major projects and through professional experience. Discover where the screen industry can lead you and take advantage of our industry-focused curriculum.
Key features
Create content across a range of mediums and screen formats.- Experience the stages of a professional production cycle – from concept design to post-production.
- Familiarise yourself with the visual effects industry and techniques to produce industry-standard composited film sequences.
- Explore the future of digital media and the intersections between audience and industry.
- Write your own professional script and produce it in your final year.
- Collaborate with industry and gain professional experience in a specialised area of interest.
What you'll learn
In first year, you’ll learn how to effectively create communication strategies to engage with target audiences across a range of media platforms and will explore media and communication theories and concepts. You’ll start making films and crafting visual effects from your first semester.
Screen production courses will introduce you to film and television production roles in the context of short fiction films. Find your specialised interest by learning about CGI for film, animation and visual effects and digital compositing. Forge a career in the world of directing for film and television - building on your introductory courses to produce short fiction films for a variety of mediums.
In your final year, you’ll apply all your theory, knowledge and practice in film and television to complete a major project. You’ll apply your skills to develop a polished script for a professional film or television production. Then, you’ll produce your scripted work under the guidance of award-winning academics, building your working portfolio. You'll also have an opportunity to gain professional experience – helping guide you to future career possibilities.
Assessments in this degree are practically oriented to demonstrate the full extent of your knowledge. You’ll showcase your skills through diverse media presentations, as well as more traditional methods like essays and written assignments.
Majors
The Bachelor of Media and Communication is also available with majors in the following:
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 84 units for Core courses, and
- Either:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 48 units from Discipline courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 units for Electives
Complete 84 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 66 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Digital Platforms
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Course code
MDIA1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA1018
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Units
6
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Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
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Course code
MDIA1016
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Units
6
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Course name
Creating Content for Media
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Course code
MDIA2101
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Units
6
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Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
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Course code
MDIA2022
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA2021
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Units
6
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Course name
Promotional Culture
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Course code
MDIA2102
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Units
6
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Course name
Media Industries in Transition
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Course code
MDIA3015
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Units
6
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Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
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Course code
MDIA3905
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA3017
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Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA3023
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
 |
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA1018
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Platforms
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Course code
MDIA1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
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Course code
MDIA1009
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
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Course code
MDIA1016
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Units
6
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Course name
Creating Content for Media
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Course code
MDIA2101
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
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Course code
MDIA1006
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
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Course code
MDIA2022
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA2021
|
Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
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Course code
MDIA2102
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Project
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Course code
MDIA2901
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
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Course code
MDIA2014
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Media Industries in Transition
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Course code
MDIA3015
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA3017
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Experimental Production
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Course code
CREA3019
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Units
6
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Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
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Course code
CREA3001
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Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
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Course code
MDIA3023
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
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Course code
MDIA3905
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
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Course code
CREA3002
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Units
6
|
Complete exactly 36 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
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Course code
CREA3001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Experimental Production
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Course code
CREA3019
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
|
Course code
MDIA1006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
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Course code
MDIA1009
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
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Course code
MDIA2014
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA1018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Platforms
|
Course code
MDIA1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
|
Course code
MDIA1016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Creating Content for Media
|
Course code
MDIA2101
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
|
Course code
MDIA1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA2021
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MDIA2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Project
|
Course code
MDIA2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA2014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Industries in Transition
|
Course code
MDIA3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Experimental Production
|
Course code
CREA3019
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3001
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
|
Course code
MDIA3905
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3002
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Media and Communication Project
|
Course code
MDIA2901
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA1018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Platforms
|
Course code
MDIA1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
|
Course code
MDIA1016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Creating Content for Media
|
Course code
MDIA2101
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
|
Course code
MDIA1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA2021
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MDIA2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Project
|
Course code
MDIA2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA2014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Industries in Transition
|
Course code
MDIA3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Experimental Production
|
Course code
CREA3019
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3001
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
|
Course code
MDIA3905
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3002
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units comprising:
- 6 units from University-wide electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA1018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Platforms
|
Course code
MDIA1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
|
Course code
MDIA1016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Creating Content for Media
|
Course code
MDIA2101
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
|
Course code
MDIA1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA2021
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MDIA2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Project
|
Course code
MDIA2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA2014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Industries in Transition
|
Course code
MDIA3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Experimental Production
|
Course code
CREA3019
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3001
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
|
Course code
MDIA3905
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3002
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to 3D
|
Course code
COGR1003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Digital Compositing
|
Course code
COGR1004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cinematic Design
|
Course code
MDIA1010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Documentary Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA2024
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Key Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA1018
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Digital Platforms
|
Course code
MDIA1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Identities
|
Course code
MDIA1016
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Creating Content for Media
|
Course code
MDIA2101
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Screenwriting
|
Course code
MDIA1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
|
Course code
MDIA2022
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Research Methods in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA2021
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Promotional Culture
|
Course code
MDIA2102
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Project
|
Course code
MDIA2901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Australian Film and Television
|
Course code
MDIA2014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Media Industries in Transition
|
Course code
MDIA3015
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategic Planning for Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3017
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Experimental Production
|
Course code
CREA3019
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 1
|
Course code
CREA3001
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Advanced Concepts in Media and Communication
|
Course code
MDIA3023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Media and Communication Professional Experience
|
Course code
MDIA3905
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Film and Television Major Project 2
|
Course code
CREA3002
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
A screen production degree provides the technical skills, creative insights and industry knowledge necessary to thrive in a diverse range of media and entertainment industry roles.
You might become a professional content creator, developing original content for platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and social media. Perhaps you’ll enter the world of post-production, adding visual effects or adjusting colour to enhance or create scenes. You might even become a freelancer, creating independent films, documentaries or commercial projects through your own production house.
Career opportunities include:
- Creative content producer
- Videographer
- Video editor
- Production manager
- Production assistant
- Filmmaker
- Screenwriter.
Industry trends
The Australian Government Screen Production Incentive (2023) plays a significant role in positioning Australia as a competitive player in the global screen production market, helping to bring major international projects to the country and support the development of local talent and infrastructure. Eligible participants will receive a set of government tax incentives designed to support and encourage the production of film and television in Australia. Take advantage and create and produce affordable original Australian content that will be exported to the global market.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
