OUMU-SCART v.2 Screen Studies Major (BA Open Unis)
Major/Minor/Stream Overview
The Screen Studies major combines essential critical, analytical and theoretical insights into screen content, combined with some practical production skills that will inform a creative practice. The screen studies major provides an entry into a career as a critic, screenwriter or access to postgraduate research. This major is an excellent springboard into a career in film and television or any career that values critical thinking and visual understandings of contemporary culture.
Overview Note
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.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Minor/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. demonstrate an understanding of critical theories, concepts and histories relating to screen studies and apply them to a wide variety of screen content
2. apply critical thinking and creative approaches to resolve issues and challenge traditional ideas of creative practice
3. access, evaluate and synthesise appropriate information in order to realise written and basic production outcomes
4. engage global perspectives and creative developments of screen arts: recognise and analyse screen industry structures, methodologies and creative trends
5. value the cultural and intercultural nature of screen-based media and represent this knowledge in critical writings and creative practice
6. employ ethical and best practice to build on an understanding of a dynamic and continually changing screen industry
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