Bachelor of Screen Production

Overview

Put your screen career into production and be prepared for the rapidly growing film, media and screen production industry. You'll focus on the critical study and production of digital content, including extended reality (VR, AR, volumetric capture), 360 video, web series, digital photography, and video and audio production for online platforms.

Double degree options

You can also study Screen Production in a double degree with Applied Innovation.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 

• critically analyse, interpret and synthesise current media theories and practices to inform the development of screen-based media content

• research, identify, and evaluate emergent screen production technologies, and theoretical and socio-cultural issues that shape screen production technologies, industries and cultures

• demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas effectively through oral and written presentation, and implement research strategies to inform the creation of reports, essays and media content 

• work independently and collaborate effectively in teams to produce media for a variety of platforms and demonstrate responsibility and accountability in communication and conduct

• apply media production principles and strategies to demonstrate professional competencies, and an enhanced knowledge of a range of screen-based media production content

• evaluate and apply screen-based media workflows, organisational and project management strategies, in relation to the production of a completed major media project

• apply cognitive and technical skills to produce narrative structures for linear and interactive screen-based media content 

• perceive organisational, social, legal and ethical issues, and address these within the development, production and distribution of screen-based media content.

Career opportunities

The course focuses on the critical study and production of content for the rapidly-growing media landscape that includes digital platforms and devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, e-readers, handheld game devices, digital signage and online video. Growth in this space has increased the demand for skilled workers who are able to create, manage and distribute screen and media content. The course aligns with Creative Victoria’s 2016 industry strategy that acknowledges links between distinct creative industry disciplines, and champions the benefits of practitioners who are able to work across the creative industries ‘ecosystem’. Career outcomes are in emerging markets that leverage traditional screen and media production skills with new contexts and narratives.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Screen Production, students must complete 300 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)

• eight [8] major study units (100 credit points)

• eight [8] units of study (100 credit points) comprising a co-major, advanced minor, minor and/or electives.

Students must not complete more than 125 credit points at Introductory level.

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Students also have an opportunity to undertake a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Professional Placement.

Professional placements

Professional placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successful gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying. 
 
Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)

• eight [8] major study units (100 credit points)

• four [4] units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points); and

• six [6] units of study (75 credit points) comprising an advanced minor, minor and/or electives.
   

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] core units of study (50 credit points)

• eight [8] major study units (100 credit points) 

• two [2] units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and

• seven [7] units of study (87.5 credit points) comprising an advanced minor, minor and/or electives

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Screen Production is 150 credit points (normally 12 units).

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.