Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production - Griffith University

Program overview

Fees: $18080 per annum 

Why choose this program?

It provides a unique hands-on study of professional motion picture and video production. You will develop knowledge and skills in production, direction, camera, sound, lighting, editing, digital composing, scriptwriting and research and also the ability to apply these within cultural and industry frameworks. The program combines studies in various aspects of film, television and digital media production with a thorough grounding in the history, practice and critical analysis of filmmaking. You will explore the creative application of the various production processes and new forms of digital media including video for the world wide web and desktop. Using 16mm film and video, you will learn how to work with a team to bring your own vision to life on screen. Supported by informative art history and practice programs, this practical experience will help you to develop advanced skills so you will be ready to make an informed and creative contribution to the film, television and interactive media industries.

In Year 1, you will be introduced to film and screen media production courses. In Years 2 and 3, you will focus on video cinematography, video editing, sound recording, digital media and other areas of film, television and digital technologies. You will also work with the animation students to complete a community project.

Attendance

This program is offered full-time: on-campus only.

Career opportunities

You will be ideally positioned to meet the challenges of current and future job markets with a combination of hands-on know-how and a confident appreciation of the big picture. With digital technologies increasingly underpinning most forms of screen media, your knowledge of the diversity of forms, techniques and resources available, together with your production capabilities, will give you an edge within your chosen field. Depending on your areas of specialisation and choice of electives, your career options could include the mainstream film and television industries, on-line production, public relations and advertising and video/digital art practice.