Cinema and Screen Studies
The boundaries of what’s possible in film and television have been blurred in the digital age, which makes now the most exciting time to work within the industry.
Do you love movies? Binge watch Netflix? Follow every TV show? Then Cinema and Screen Studies at Swinburne might just be right for you.
With the rise of streaming services, Smart TVs, shared universes, and user-generated video platforms like YouTube, the boundaries between film and television have begun to blur. Understanding this era of screen technology is essential to thrive in today’s creative industries and anticipate tomorrow's.
Cinema and Screen Studies moves beyond traditional film or television studies by exploring how these industries and screen technologies interact. You’ll explore film and TV from a wide variety of genres, regions, industry perspectives, and production styles.
When you take on our cinema and screen studies courses you’ll benefit from a range of industry guest lectures and relationships with organisations such as the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Village Roadshow, Lido Cinemas and MonsterFest, plus take part in excursions and interactive assignments. You’ll learn from teachers with extensive industry experience who are highly regarded researchers of screen technologies, industries, and cultures.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
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TEACHER PROFILE
Swinburne's own superhero (expert)
Meet Dr Liam Burke, media studies lecturer and resident superhero expert. Liam recently helped organise Cleverman: The Exhibition at ACMI, which explored the story of Australia's first Indigenous superhero TV series. He's also written and edited books on the subject, spoken at San Diego Comic-Con and Supernova Melbourne, and is currently researching exactly why fans connect with superheroes. What a marvel!
Our industry partners and affiliates
ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
Village Roadshow Cinemas
AIDC (Australian International Documentary Conference)
ACTF (Australian Children's Television Foundation)
Lido Cinemas
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"Studying Cinema and Screen Studies allowed me to critically look at popular film and television and explore the ways in which they have succeeded and why. I have really enjoyed the chance to learn from experienced tutors and lecturers who were constantly there for support and feedback. Getting advice has really helped me to grow as a writer and feel more confident in my own work."
Annika , Bachelor of Media and Communication, major in Cinema and Screen Studies
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More Bluey, less PAW Patrol: why Australian parents want locally made TV for their kids
Australian kids today have greater access to screen entertainment than any generation before. Across smartphones, tablets, laptops and the old-school TV set, streaming services mean there is an endless supply of kids’ content from around the globe.
Wednesday 25 October 2023 -
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Swinburne film and TV research leads new Zombie film season
Swinburne is collaborating with ACMI, the University of Pittsburgh and RMIT University to present a brand new film season, Focus on the Dead
Friday 17 February 2023
