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The Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) teaches you how to make narrative films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, music videos and television commercials.

You'll gain the essential creative skills, technical knowledge and theory to make high-quality cinema, television and digital media productions. You'll be able to use state-of-the-art workstations; a purpose-built green screen room; interactive pen displays; high-end still, video and film cameras; and render farms.

Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, in units Major Project: Production (FTV40010) and Major Project: Post-Production and Distribution (FTV40011), you’ll produce a film in consultation with industry that replicates real-world film production.

Graduates may explore a career in scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing or sound design with the opportunity to work in film production companies, post-production facilities and freelance production roles within the film and television industry.

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 28 February 2022

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Duration

4 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400236321 (CSP)
3400236323 (IFP)

CRICOS code

092513B

Fees

A$37700 (annual for 2022)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Student work

Still from student film, 'Mother Tongue'
Still from student film, 'Gaslight'
Still from student film, 'Skates'
Still from student film, 'Hakuumacaato'
Still from student film, 'Flow Effect'
Behind the scenes, 'Unsaid'

Student experience

Marli shares her story of being nominated for an award at a short film festival during her first year of study. After this success, she travelled to Antarctica with National Geographic and Air New Zealand.

We'll provide you with real-world support at Swinburne.

Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

22 units (300 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Production Management	FTV10002	12.5
Screen Literacy and Contemporary Cinema	FTV10003	12.5
Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Narrative Film	FTV10004	12.5
Sound Design and Acquisition	FTV10005	12.5
Genre and the Moving Image	FTV10006	12.5
Post-Production and Editing	FTV10007	12.5
Production Techniques	FTV10008	12.5
Experimental Screen Production	FTV10009	12.5
Cinematography and Lighting: Film Production	FTV20002	12.5
Cinematography and Lighting: Broadcast Video	FTV20004	12.5
The Australian Screen	FTV20005	12.5
Scriptwriting and Directing: Non-Fiction Production	FTV20010	12.5
Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Film Production	FTV20011	12.5
Film and Television Research Project: Development	FTV30004	12.5
Hollywood Cinema	FTV30005	12.5
Short Form Screen Production (Music Video and TVC)	FTV30007	12.5
Major Project: Directing and Development for the Screen	FTV30013	12.5
Major Project: Screen Writing	FTV30014	12.5
Screen Research and Writing *	FTV40003	12.5
Movies and Research Methods *	FTV40005	12.5
Major Project: Production *	FTV40010	25
Major Project: Post-Production and Distribution *	FTV40011	25

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Other studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Co-major + Advanced minor + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Film and Television

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television	FTV20018	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Film and Television	FTV20019	25

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Film and Television

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television	FTV20018	25

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Co-major (100 credit points)

A co-major is a major in a field of study outside this course. You can choose one in addition to a first major. Co-majors will not be named on your testamur certificate however will be shown on your transcript of results.

Advanced minor (50 credit points)

Advanced minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points in a field of study which builds upon your first major. Advanced minors can only be taken in conjunction with specific majors - more information will be available soon.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Introduction to Animation	ANI10001	12.5
History of Animation	ANI10003	12.5
Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards	DDM10005	12.5
Typography for Screen and Motion	DDM10006	12.5
Introduction to Game Studies	GAM10001	12.5
Reading and Writing Genre Texts	LIT10003	12.5
Screen Studies, Movies, Television and Ourselves	MDA10003	12.5
Editing for Writers	PRW10002	12.5
Digital Postproduction Techniques	FTV20007	12.5
Australian Writing and Cultural Change	LIT20002	12.5
Screen Franchising and Innovation	MDA20007	12.5
Digital Communities	MDA20009	12.5
Breaking the Screen	FTV30001	12.5
Pre-Visualisation for Screen	FTV30015	12.5
Sound Design For Screen	FTV30016	12.5
Visual Effects Production	FTV30024	12.5
Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood	MDA30011	12.5
Contemporary Media Theory	MDA30015	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

analyse, evaluate and apply critical thinking and knowledge to articulate creative concepts and solve problems in the field of Film and Television and in preparation for higher degrees, whilst taking responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice
apply cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of theoretical concepts in Film and Television, in addition to an advanced understanding of film production, research and scholarship in the production of cinema, broadcast and media content
apply research principles and methods to exercise critical thinking and judgement to develop new understandings of Film and Television
demonstrate tacit knowledge, creative and technical skills to embed research practice through independent research into a professional project and/or piece of scholarship with some independence
demonstrate communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in the development, production and management of Film and Television project work
exercise critical thinking in adhering to the principles of sustainability and respectful production principles and knowledge to new and diverse contexts in Film and Television production.

Career opportunities

You may wish to explore a career in scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing or sound design with the opportunity to work in film production companies, post-production facilities and freelance production roles within the film and television industry. A diverse range of opportunities for graduates may also be found in advertising agencies, online content providers, broadcast networks and television studios.

Professional recognition

On completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become members of the following industry bodies and should confirm their eligibility with the association: Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS), Australian Directors Guild (ADG), Australian Screen Editors Guild (ASE), Australian Writers Guild (AWG), and Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).

I studied film because a powerful storyline in a film or TV show can make someone fall for something so completely that they would dedicate their life to it. I wanted to be a part of this. My favourite parts of the course have been meeting new people who share a passion for film and filmmaking and working with the professional equipment.

James

Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.