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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

312116 v.1 Screen Arts Major

Introduction

The screen arts major combines essential analytical, creative and practical production skills to provide an excellent springboard for a career in the film and television industries. Students work intensively with professional-level equipment in a challenging, creative environment in which they can focus on film and television production, screenwriting, or screen studies. Curtin was the first tertiary institution in Western Australia to offer a course in film and television and graduates have been successful in the local, national and international industries.

Major Combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Screen Arts 111 and Screen Practice 111 in first year.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2
312251 v.1   Screen Studies Stream 200.0
  OR  
312252 v.1   Screen Production Stream 200.0
  200.0

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