Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) combines practical filmmaking and film studies in a comprehensive educational experience, designed for the emerging filmmaker. You will study scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, sound and editing. As a Screen student you will make short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and experimental works. Topics are … For more content click the Read More button below.

Course offerings

Bedford Park

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Program of study overview

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Program of study
108 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course aims to: 

  • Combine practical training in screen production with film studies including screen media history, its social and cultural dimensions, and major theoretical concepts in film studies 
  • Facilitate work on creative projects in specialised areas such as writing, directing, producing, production management, cinematography, production design, location sound recording, editing and post-production 
  • Enable students to plan, develop and complete a body of work that is targeted at film festivals and audiences worldwide 
  • Connect students with industry, and offer industry placements that often lead to future employment opportunities 

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Evaluate major concepts and theories in film studies, and research issues in film studies using a variety of methods
2.
Integrate filmmaking knowledge and skills in a range of contexts
3.
Design complex creative projects
4.
Manage collaborative, creative, and academic relationships
5.
Produce high quality films, in both key creative and crew roles
6.
Integrate constructive and critical feedback into your work

Student progression rules

The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion in the same topic, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association