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Screen Media

Screen and media studies

This major develops the knowledge and skills you will need to work in the screen media industries, with a strong focus on combining theory with practical experience.

Study the media and communications sectors, screen aesthetics, and the social impacts of screen media, as well as screen media's history and future.

You'll also engage with experienced industry mentors and guest lecturers and gain practical skills in screen production, screen editing and screenwriting.

Your study will culminate with a capstone industry project, where you will work in a small group to produce a short film.

Career opportunities

Screen producer, media manager, screen editor, film and television critic, screenwriter, cinematographer, media policy advisor, filmmaker.

Major (8)

For a major in Screen Media, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Research Project B
CMN105 Research Project C
CMN200 Research Project F
CMN201 Editing for Professionals
CMN202 Digital Journalism
CMN203 Podcasting and Radio News
CMN300 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN303 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends

Minor (4)

For a minor in Screen Media, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN105 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
CMN200 Feature Writing
CMN201 Video production and television journalism