COURSE INFORMATION
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This one year intensive program prepares graduates for employment in digital production for the small screen. It concentrates on the key positions of producer/production manager, director, scriptwriter, editor, cinematographer and sound recordist/mixer. Limited numbers of selected applicants will be accepted into each of these areas. The program provides a strong theoretical and analytical foundation, the opportunity to take electives in areas that will enhance the student’s area of specialisation and an intensive production program in a variety of formats and genres. These include location drama, studio multicam drama; documentary, corporate, promotional and training films; magazine, lifestyle and current affairs programs and live recording of performances. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in digital production and post-production techniques as well as associated web-based and interactive materials. The program will have strong links to industry professionals, companies and organisations. Extensive use of professional mentors support the production slate.
Offered by the WA Screen Academy which is situated within the School of Communications and Arts, this is a unique, intensive, one-year program that compresses 3 semesters of study into a 10 month (40 week) period beginning in the second week of February and ending in the last week of November. Please note that the start and end dates, as well as the mid-semester and mid-year breaks are different from all other programs in the School of Communications and Arts. Please contact the Course Coordinator for a detailed schedule. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS There are two admission paths to the degree:
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to this program is by interview and showreel or portfolio presentation. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies) is a 180 credit point course. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013