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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.

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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 - 27 February 2023
Semester 2 - 31 July 2023

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Duration

3 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400211111 (CSP)
3400211113 (IFP)

CRICOS code

105727K

Fees

A$38480 (annual for 2023)*

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

Core studies

8 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
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

Major in Screen Production

8 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
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

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
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Principles of Advertising	ADV10001	12.5
Introduction to Animation	ANI10001	12.5
History of Animation	ANI10003	12.5
Introduction to Character and Environment Design	ANI10004	12.5
Introduction to Game Studies	ART10004	12.5
Professional Communication Practice	COM10007	12.5
Concepts and Narratives	DCO10001	12.5
Digital Design	DCO10002	12.5
Packaging Design	DCO10003	12.5
Photography for Design	DCO10004	12.5
Typography	DCO10005	12.5
Visual Communication Studio	DCO10007	12.5
20th Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Introductory Design Studio	DDD10006	12.5
Typography for Screen and Motion	DDM10006	12.5
Construction 1: Building Systems and Materials	DIA10001	12.5
History of Interior Architecture	DIA10004	12.5
Interior Architecture Communication	DIA10005	12.5
Interior Architecture Studio 1 - Space, Form & Human Occupation	DIA10006	12.5
Product Visualisation 1: Hand Sketching	DID10001	12.5
User Centered Design	DID10004	12.5
Materials, Finishes and Form	DID10006	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Entrepreneurship and Opportunity	ENT10001	12.5
Screen Literacy and Contemporary Cinema	FTV10003	12.5
Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Narrative Film	FTV10004	12.5
Genre and the Moving Image	FTV10006	12.5
Principles of Game Design	GAM10002	12.5
Digital Content Management	ICT10021	12.5
Connecting with Culture: Indigenous Australian Experiences	INS10001	12.5
News Writing	JOU10004	12.5
Introduction to Business Law	LAW10004	12.5
Writing Fiction	LIT10002	12.5
Introduction to Media Studies	MDA10001	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
Introduction to Nutrition	NTR10001	12.5
Introduction to Philosophy	PHI10002	12.5
Critical Thinking	PHI10003	12.5
Fundamentals of Psychology	PSY10008	12.5
Foundations of Statistics	STA10003	12.5
Company Accounting	ACC20013	12.5
Experimental Image-Making Processes	ART20002	12.5
Future Work Skills	CAR20001	12.5
Brand and Identity Design	DCO20001	12.5
Information Design	DCO20003	12.5
Web Design	DCO20004	12.5
Typography for Print and Interactive Publication	DCO20009	12.5
Exhibition Design	DDD20003	12.5
Contemporary Design Issues	DDD20004	12.5
Design Systems and Services	DDD20007	12.5
Photography and Art Direction	DDD20009	12.5
Interaction Design for Web	DDD20015	12.5
Experience Design and Usability for the Web	DDD20016	12.5
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments	DDD20022	12.5
3D Character Modelling	DDD20023	12.5
Post Production for Digital Video	DDM20007	12.5
Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 1	DIA20003	12.5
Design and Emotion Studio	DID20001	12.5
Product Visualisation 2: Digital Sketching	DID20007	12.5
Product Visualisation 3: Surface Modelling and Rendering	DID20008	12.5
Product CAD	DPD20001	12.5
Macroeconomic Policy	ECO20004	12.5
Financial Management	FIN20014	12.5
Introduction to Games Production	GAM20001	12.5
Broadcast News Reporting	JOU20004	12.5
Business and Society	MGT20006	12.5
Organisational Behaviour	MGT20007	12.5
Marketing Research and Analytics	MKT20019	12.5
Integrated Marketing Communication	MKT20021	12.5
Consumer Behaviour	MKT20025	12.5
Philosophy, Media, Culture	PHI20006	12.5
Global Public Relations Practice	PUB20001	12.5
Public Relations Theory and Practice	PUB20002	12.5
Public Relations Writing	PUB20003	12.5
Analysis for Competitive Advantage	ACC30009	12.5
Data Structures and Patterns	COS30008	12.5
Software Development for Mobile Devices	COS30017	12.5
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	COS30019	12.5
Games Programming	COS30031	12.5
Design for Production	DCO30002	12.5
Industry Workshops	DCO30011	12.5
Compositing for Visual Effects	DDD30011	12.5
Publication Design	DDD30013	12.5
Visual Storytelling	DDD30015	12.5
Web Marketing and Advanced Usability	DDD30019	12.5
Digital Video Compositing	DDD30021	12.5
Motion Graphics Project	DDD30022	12.5
3D Character Design and Animation	DDD30028	12.5
Commercial Photography on Location	DDD30046	12.5
Communication Design Capstone Project	DDD30047	12.5
Communication Design Strategy	DDD30048	12.5
Hollywood Cinema	FTV30005	12.5
Indigenous Knowledges	INS30002	12.5
Innovative Branding	MKT30017	12.5
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication	PUB30002	12.5
Public Relations Project and Campaign Planning	PUB30003	12.5
Concurrent Programming	COS40003	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:

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.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, English language requirements and pathways.

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.

Progress from this course to Bachelor of Screen Production	Maximum amount of credit available
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Film and Television	12 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

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Duration

VTAC codes

CRICOS code

Fees

Student work

Course details

Course structure

Work Integrated Learning

Co-major (100 credit points)

Advanced minor (50 credit points)

Minors (50 credit points)

Elective units

Signature Series

Course learning outcomes

Scholarships

How to enter this course

Entry requirements

English language requirements

Pathways

How to apply