MDDU-SCART v.1 Screen Arts Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
In this double degree major, students gain conceptual knowledge and creative skills by working with industry standard equipment in a challenging and creative film and television production environment.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. explain critical theories relating to film, video and other forms of screen production and apply them to the development and production of high quality screen-based materials
2. apply critical thinking and creative approaches to resolve issues and respond to challenges in their own creative practice
3. access, evaluate and synthesise appropriate information in order to realise production outcomes
4. communicate ideas to a range of audiences across a variety of media and purposes
5. utilise media production technologies and apply them to create effective programs and screen-based materials
6. apply learning strategies to build on skills and understandings in order to adapt to continually changing industry needs
7. recognise the significance of global media and be able to apply international standards and practices in their creative practice
8. value the cultural and intercultural nature of screen-based media and represent this knowledge at a personal and professional level
9. demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of production-related activities
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMS1003 | v.1 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Screen Practice | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| COMS1005 | v.1 | Making Meanings | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| CWRI1003 | v.1 | Narrating Selves | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SCST1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Screen Cultures | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SCWR2000 | v.1 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPRO2000 | v.1 | TV Studio Workshop | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| SCWR2002 | v.1 | Writing Screenplays for Short Drama | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CWRI2002 | v.1 | Writing Short Fiction | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| SPRO3006 | v.1 | Multiplatform and Transmedia Creation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| SCST3002 | v.1 | Special Topics in Screen Studies | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| SCST2003 | v.1 | Experimental Screens | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| SCST3000 | v.1 | Screen Actualities | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO3002 | v.1 | Documentary Production Workshop | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| SCWR3000 | v.1 | Writing Screenplays for TV Series | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| SCST3001 | v.1 | Form and Style in Drama Production | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO3000 | v.1 | Drama Production Workshop | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| AUVS3000 | v.1 | Advanced Screenwriting | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
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