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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 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
CMN105 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CMN200 Teaching Science in the Early Years
CMN201 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
CMN202 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
CMN203 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN300 Earth's Surface Processes
CMN303 Learning in Australian Landscapes

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Discovering Science
CMN105 Individual Learner Needs
CMN200 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CMN201 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment