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 Social Research | | | |
| CMN105 Advanced Planning Policy and Practice | | | |
| CMN200 Planning Project A | | | |
| CMN201 Environmental and Resource Economics | | | |
| CMN202 Heritage: Australian and Global Contexts | | | |
| CMN203 Planning Practicum | | | |
| CMN300 Planning Project B | | | |
| CMN303 Community Planning Studio | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Screen and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN104 Planning Project A | | | |
| CMN105 Planning Project B | | | |
| CMN200 Planning Project A | | | |
| CMN201 Planning Project B | | | |
