Bachelor
School of Arts & Sciences, Fremantle Campus
The Film & Screen Production Major integrates theory and practice through an applied study of screen production to provide the creative and artistic tools necessary for emerging filmmakers. You will take hands-on production classes that expand your knowledge in a collaborative environment. Our program is structured to guide you from introductory to advanced screen practices. We offer a range of courses to ensure a holistic knowledge of the craft of screen production. You will engage with multiple forms of drama, documentary and interactive-based screen production.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
The Bachelor of Communications & Media with a Major in Film & Screen Production provides a creative context for your own work. You will complete courses that introduce you to cinematic history; different genres and movements; and critical traditions that inform contemporary screen production.
The employment opportunities for graduates are varied, with most going on to specialise in varying production roles. These roles are usually related to the camera, sound and post-production/editing. Graduates also take on roles as directors, writers, producers, social media content creators, editors, sound recordists, special effects supervisors, production managers, and as videographers.
Work Integrated Learning: when you study the Film & Screen Production Major, you will have the opportunity to complete an internship of approximately 90 hours that will allow you to put theory into practice in a workplace environment. This Major introduces you to leading academics, industry professionals and visiting alumni to assist you to build essential personal and industry networks.
The Bachelor of Communications & Media majoring in Film & Screen Production can be studied as part of a double degree. Graduates can later undertake a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The following careers are open to graduates of this program: