From smart phones, to streaming services and VR, in this innovative major you’ll develop a sound understanding of the ways entertainment and screen technology interact.

Chart the history of screen technologies and use your creativity and initiative to anticipate what the future of entertainment will be. Then it’s over to you to create next generation entertainment projects in real world industry collaborations with screen industry experts. Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more. 

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    Swinburne's Superheroes & Me claims international award

    Many of us have a superhero. For some, they can become almost an obsession.

    Swinburne's Associate Professor Liam Burke and Swinburne graduate Mark Hellinger examine this obsession and the many ways that superheroes inspire us in their recent documentary.

    The result, Superheroes & Me, received Best Documentary Short at the 2020 FantaSci Awards.

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    The 7 Swinburne exhibits at ACMI in August

    ACMI and Swinburne present thought-provoking digital experiences as part of the next gen_now program from 7–13 August in the Swinburne Studio and Gandel Digital Future Lab.

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    Monday 02 August 2021

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