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Screen Production (BMedia)

School of Media Communication and Culture

Qualification:
Bachelor of Media (BMedia) in Screen Production

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Some units may also be available in the following locations and attendance modes:
Murdoch campus (external)

Duration:
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

This major focuses on the theory and practice of contemporary screen production. Units cover a mix of media production and analysis including cinematic and photographic design, documentary, drama and experimental film, television and digital production, animation, e-games, interactive TV, sonic media, community and indigenous media. While providing real-life and industry standard training the major aims to develop an understanding of the Australian and global screen industry and will equip students with a wide range of professional skills in screen, sound, digital and new media areas.

Employment Prospects:
Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of fields, from the creative industries (new media, advertising, television, music, film) to management, administration, public policy, media research. Graduates will also have had ample opportunities to be familiar with a range of screen and sound crew functions such as Directing, Editing, production design, lighting, Director of Photography etc.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.

English competence.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Recommended Double Majors:
Communication and Media Studies (BCommun); Journalism (BCommun)

Recommended Minors:
Creative Arts

Professional Recognition:
Murdoch University is a member of the Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association.

Main research areas:
Media studies; Australian indigenous media; creative industries; film; television; sound.

Quota:
Many of the production units in Screen Production are subject to quota. Entry to Part II production units depends on students' performance (Distinction grade average) in the Part I production unit prerequisites. In certain instances, and at the discretion of the Academic Chair, the Part I prerequisite may be waived for students with previous production experience.

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