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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 Human Services Placement 2
CMN105 Community Development and Social Action
CMN200 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
CMN201 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN202 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN203 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN300 Children, Media and Society
CMN303 Screen Production and Editing

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
CMN105 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN200 Screen Media Project
CMN201 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries