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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 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN105 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN200 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN201 Children, Media and Society
CMN202 Screen Production and Editing
CMN203 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
CMN300 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN303 Screen Media Project

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN105 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN200 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN201 Children, Media and Society