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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 Evidence
CMN105 Communication and Thought
CMN200 Foundations of Engineering
CMN201 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CMN202 Physics
CMN203 Engineering Statics
CMN300 Introduction to the Internet of Things
CMN303 Introduction to Engineering Design

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Introductory Calculus
CMN105 Mechanics of Materials
CMN200 Engineering Materials
CMN201 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology