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Screen and Media Studies

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 and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN105 Numerical Techniques in Ecology
CMN200 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
CMN201 Contracts A
CMN202 Introduction to Mathematics
CMN203 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN300 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN303 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Children, Media and Society
CMN105 Screen Production and Editing
CMN200 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
CMN201 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues