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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 Introduction to Mathematics
CMN105 Mathematics Foundations
CMN200 Biodiversity and Ecology
CMN201 Chemistry
CMN202 Science Research Methods
CMN203 Communication and Thought
CMN300 Introductory Counselling Skills
CMN303 Introduction to Psychology A

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN105 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
CMN200 Introduction to Psychology B
CMN201 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications

*Available to be studied online