Bachelor of Screen Production
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Bachelor of Screen Production prepares you for the rapidly growing film, media and screen production industries, where skilled workers are in high demand.
You'll focus on the critical study and production of digital content for the rapidly growing media landscape, including extended reality (VR, AR, volumetric capture), 360 video, web series, digital photography, and video and audio production for online platforms.
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, the units Screen Production Capstone: Project Development, and Production and Post Production (FTV30017 and FTV30018), will allow you to team up with other students to research, and apply pre-production strategies for the development of a fully resolved screen-based media project.
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 30% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
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Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 28 February 2022
- Semester 2 - 1 August 2022
Duration
3 Year/s
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400211111 (CSP)
- 3400211113 (IFP)
CRICOS code
105727K
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
From photography to video production, see the projects Swinburne’s creative Bachelor of Screen Production students have been working on in their latest video showreel. This course offers the skills and knowledge required for the fast-evolving new media environment.
Course details
- Course structure and work integrated learning.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Screen Production requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
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Introduction to Digital Imaging | DDD10009 | 12.5 |
Digital Video and Audio | DIG10004 | 12.5 |
Sound Design and Acquisition | FTV10005 | 12.5 |
Digital Narratives * | DIG20001 | 12.5 |
Digital Postproduction Techniques * | FTV20007 | 12.5 |
Pre-Visualisation for Screen | FTV30015 | 12.5 |
Screen Production Capstone: Project Development * | FTV30017 | 12.5 |
Screen Production Capstone: Production and Post Production * | FTV30018 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
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Postproduction and Editing | FTV10007 | 12.5 |
Experimental Screen Production | FTV10009 | 12.5 |
Episodic Narratives for Online Platforms * | FTV20021 | 12.5 |
Screen Franchising and Innovation | MDA20007 | 12.5 |
Breaking the Screen * | FTV30001 | 12.5 |
Production for Digital Platforms * | FTV30006 | 12.5 |
Sound Design For Screen | FTV30016 | 12.5 |
Radio, Audio and Podcasting | MDA30009 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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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
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 |
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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 |
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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.
- 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:
- critically analyse, interpret and synthesise current media theories and practices to inform the development of screen-based media content
- research, identify, and evaluate emergent screen production technologies, and theoretical and socio-cultural issues that shape screen production technologies, industries and cultures
- demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas effectively through oral and written presentation, and implement research strategies to inform the creation of reports, essays and media content
- work independently and collaborate effectively in teams to produce media for a variety of platforms and demonstrate responsibility and accountability in communication and conduct
- apply media production principles and strategies to demonstrate professional competencies, and an enhanced knowledge of a range of screen-based media production content
- evaluate and apply screen-based media workflows, organisational and project management strategies, in relation to the production of a completed major media project
- apply cognitive and technical skills to produce narrative structures for linear and interactive screen-based media content
- perceive organisational, social, legal and ethical issues, and address these within the development, production and distribution of screen-based media content.

Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, English language requirements and pathways.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.