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Screen Studies Major  
MAAAAE 
M35 BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 
 

FOR SCREEN ACADEMY STUDENTS ONLY.

 

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 has strong links to industry professionals, companies and organisations. Extensive use of professional mentors support the production slate.

 

The major in Screen Studies is only open to students who have successfully completed a Advanced Diploma in Film & Television (or equivalent). Students will receive up to a total of 180CP worth of credit based on their Advanced Diploma, therefore are required to complete another 180CP to receive the Bachelor of Communications.

 

This major runs to a three semester calendar, therefore is subject to different start and end dates to the rest of the Bachelor of Communications. Students who are accepted into this major should ensure they keep in regular contact with their co-ordinator.

 

Admission to this major is by interview and showreel on portfolio presentation.

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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SCR3101 Production Preparation 20 
SCR2102 Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement 25 
SCR2103 Project 2: WAAPA Films 25 
SCR3104 Project 3: Studio Multicam Drama 25 
SCR3105 Project 4: Documentary or Corporate Video 25 
MST3135 Australian Television 15
SCR3106 Screen Studies 15
 
In addition to the units above, students must complete TWO electives (total 30CP).
 
Units offered to Directors and Producers as electives:
SCR2107 Directing Workshops 1 15
SCR3108 Directing Workshops 2 15
SCR2109 Producing Workshops 1 15
SCR3110 Producing Workshops 2 15
 
Electives for DOPS, Editors and Sound come from already existing units in the School of Communications and Contemporary Arts.
 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006