Master of Screen and Media Production (Basic Level Entry)

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Screen and Media Production must normally hold an approved bachelor degree in any discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2

Course Details

Develop an understanding of screen and media production and post-production skills, research and writing skills in screen studies, and a practical understanding of professional activities in the related field of study.

You will learn skills in a range of commonly employed documentary production practices, including project research, scriptwriting, production and post-production techniques.

You will gain knowledge and skills to undertake research into documentary subjects, write scripts for documentaries and apply technical skills in the production of documentaries.

You will also develop the ability to collaborate with peers on basic screen production projects and gain some knowledge of how one or more related fields of study may be applied to screen productions.

There are opportunities to study abroad and some topics are offered intensively.

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Screen and Media Production a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

What you will study

You will learn skills in a range of commonly employed documentary production practices, including project research, scriptwriting, production and post-production techniques. You will gain knowledge and skills to undertake research into documentary subjects, write scripts for documentaries and apply technical skills in the production of documentaries. You will also develop the ability to collaborate with peers on basic screen production projects and gain some knowledge of how one or more related fields of study may be applied to screen productions. Topics cover areas such as production, post-production, research and writing, non-fiction form and ethics, and 3D animation and the screen.

Your career

Potential occupations include:

• presenter
• broadcaster
• monitor
• filmmaker
• content strategist
• media advisor
• multimedia researcher
• production coordinator
• video journalist.

Potential employers include:

• the public service (eg, media and public affairs units)
• community groups
• education media
• film and TV production companies
• publishers
• advertising
• arts organisations.

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