Develop your passion for using the media to tell stories with a Bachelor of Screen Media.

Follow your interest in the changing media landscape, in industries that include film, television, radio, screen culture, online and mobile media production.

You’ll develop new media production skills, techniques and knowledge (including intellectual property) through a combination of practical and theoretical learning. This course has a highly contemporary focus, preparing you to deliver innovative media content for online distribution, video-on-demand, streaming sites such as YouTube, television and radio.

You’ll learn from teachers who are directly involved in the media industry. Working creatively as individuals, and in teams, you will produce:

• cross-platform projects
• motion graphics and visual effects
• narrative film
• non-fiction short films and documentaries
• podcasts
• television and radio programs.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Interrogate critical awareness and understanding of theory and research in the field of screen media production across existing and emerging media platforms,
2. Plan and implement media productions for the purposes of online distribution, video-on-demand, online streaming, television and radio,
3. Critically reflect on screen media production techniques and legal and business requirements across various platforms,
4. Formulate skills and abilities to adapt knowledge and skills to participate effectively in screen media production processes and teams,
5. Exemplify advanced level communication and interpersonal skills consistent with professional practice in the screen media industry.

This course will prepare you for an exciting career as a critically-informed media professional. Beyond traditional broadcast media, you could also work in:

• advertising
• film studios
• film festival organisations
• radio stations
• video production companies. 

You’ll be ready to work in a range of roles, including:

• cinematographer
• cross-media content creator
• director
• distributor
• editor
• post-production supervisor
• production manager
• producer.