About Bachelor of Arts (Major: Film & Screen Production)
The dynamic and cutting-edge Film & Screen Production Major integrates theory and practice to provide the creative and artistic tools needed by emerging filmmakers. It teaches you practical skills for film, online and interactive media, through hands-on production courses. It also offers an excellent range of critical courses to develop your understanding of film history, genres and cinematic styles.
Delivered in small classes by staff with strong industry connections and knowledge, the Film & Screen Production Major explores the use of state-of-the-art film equipment, media technologies and production techniques. The practical nature of the Major means you have plenty of opportunities to apply the theory and skills you have learnt such as working collaboratively and thinking creatively.
You'll have the opportunity to network with professionals in industry and get involved in community events to showcase your skills even before you graduate.
Film and Screen Production is available as a Major and Minor in the following programs, including double degree variations:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Bachelor of Communications and Media (second Major and Minors)
Bachelor of Science (Minor only)
Disciplines
School of Arts & Sciences
Fremantle Campus
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
- Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR - Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR - Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
- Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects;
OR - Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University;
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
- Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
- STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR - Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
OR - Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
English Requirements
- Min PTE: 58
- Min IELTS: 6.5
- Min TOEFL: 84
Career
Graduates work in many sections of the entertainment industry as directors, writers, producers, social media content creators, editors, sound recordists, special effects supervisors, production managers and as videographers.