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Screen and Media Studies

Screen and media studies

This major develops the knowledge and skills you will need to work in the screen media industries, with a strong focus on combining theory with practical experience.

Study the media and communications sectors, screen aesthetics, and the social impacts of screen media, as well as screen media's history and future.

You'll also engage with experienced industry mentors and guest lecturers and gain practical skills in screen production, screen editing and screenwriting.

Your study will culminate with a capstone industry project, where you will work in a small group to produce a short film.

Career opportunities

Screen producer, media manager, screen editor, film and television critic, screenwriter, cinematographer, media policy advisor, filmmaker.

Major (8)

For a major in Screen and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Sustainable Transport Systems
CMN105 Engineering Project 2
CMN200 Introduction to Economics
CMN201 Cell Biology
CMN202 Science Research Methods
CMN203 Communication and Thought
CMN300 Accounting for Business
CMN303 Introduction to Informatics

Minor (4)

For a minor in Screen and Media Studies, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Chemistry
CMN105 Discovering Management
CMN200 Business Law and Ethics
CMN201 Discovering Science