307139 v.4 Screen Arts Double Degree Major
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/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 | |||||
| 1532 | v.9 | Screen Practice 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311922 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 1531 | v.9 | Screen Arts 111 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311924 | v.1 | Narrating Selves 101 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 311923 | v.1 | Making Meanings 103 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 303708 | v.3 | Screenwriting - Introduction 241 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312424 | v.1 | Screenwriting- Short Drama 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 2588 | v.10 | Screen Practice- Studio 221 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312423 | v.1 | Multi-Platform and Content Creation 222 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 2585 | v.8 | Writing Short Fiction 210 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 3556 | v.11 | Special Topics in Screen Studies 312 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 9361 | v.10 | Experimental Screens 223 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10084 | v.7 | Screen Actualities 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303424 | v.3 | Screenwriting - Series 345 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 2589 | v.10 | Documentary Production 324 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 3555 | v.12 | Drama - Style and Interpretation 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10486 | v.7 | Drama Production 323 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11483 | v.7 | Screenwriting- Advanced 346 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
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