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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Screen Arts Major (MArts)

  • Non-Award

The Screen Arts major prepares students for careers in film, television, and media industries through practical production skills and creative thinking. It includes opportunities for internships and major projects, with pathways to doctoral-level study.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJRP-SCRAR

About this course

Overview

The Screen Arts major is an excellent springboard for a career in the film, television and media industries, combining practical production skills with creative and analytical thinking.

You will focus on film and television production, screenwriting, or screen studies; and work intensively with professional-level equipment in a challenging, creative environment. In your second year, you'll undertake a major project and may have an opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation.

The Screen Arts major is offered as part of the Master of Arts, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice.

High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral-level study.

Note: Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • understand the discipline of Screen Arts, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
  • apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
  • gain the technology and decision-making skills necessary to obtain, assess and represent relevant information from a range of sources to develop a professional or creative work; assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work. Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations
  • understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts. Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to one's professional or creative practice
  • acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
  • demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Writer
  • Film, Stage and Television Director
  • Film and Television Editor
  • Broadcasting Technician
  • Sound Technician
  • Audiovisual Technician
  • Film and Television Camera Operator
  • Film and Television Lighting Operator
  • Film and Television Producer's Assistant
  • Director
  • Cinematographer
  • Editor
  • Production designer
  • Researcher
  • Media teacher

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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