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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 Group Processes and Practice
CMN105 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
CMN200 Introductory Counselling Skills
CMN201 Introduction to Psychology A
CMN202 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN203 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
CMN300 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
CMN303 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Foundations of Human Behaviour
CMN105 Group Processes and Practice
CMN200 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
CMN201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

*Available to be studied online