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 and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN104 Elements of Design | | | |
| CMN105 Fundamentals of Photography | | | |
| CMN200 Introduction to Games Programming | | | |
| CMN201 Introduction to Interactive Media | | | |
| CMN202 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies | | | |
| CMN203 Drawing Practice | | | |
| CMN300 Design Futures | | | |
| CMN303 Design Capstone | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Screen and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN104 Work Integrated Learning Project | | | |
| CMN105 Work Integrated Learning Placement | | | |
| CMN200 Creative Engagement | | | |
| CMN201 Creative and Interactive Advertising | | | |
