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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 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN105 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
CMN200 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN201 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
CMN202 Broadcast Journalism
CMN203 Broadcast Journalism
CMN300 Environmental Health Risk Management
CMN303 Introduction to Journalism

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
CMN105 Medical Microbiology
CMN200
CMN201 Food Safety Laws and Regulations