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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Screen Media)

Establish your career in the exciting world of screen media

Career opportunities are multiplying in the rapidly growing areas of screen media content production and distribution. In this program you will gain in-depth knowledge of the changing nature of film and TV while fine-tuning your creative and technical skills, giving you a professional edge in the industry.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098460F
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
$69,600
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011371
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AR306
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2019
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
24
Total units
288

Career opportunities are multiplying in the rapidly growing areas of screen media content production and distribution. In this program you will gain in-depth knowledge of the changing nature of film and TV while fine-tuning your creative and technical skills, giving you a professional edge in the industry.

With a strong focus on combining theory with practical experience, you will work closely with experienced industry professionals to produce short films and documentaries, and have internship opportunities with production companies and film festivals.

In this program you will:
  • Learn the processes of creating screen media content – from screenwriting, to filming, to post-production.
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of the media and communication sectors, screen aesthetics, and the social and cultural impacts of screen media, as well as its history and future.
  • Gain workplace experience and develop your network of professional contacts.
  • Undertake production and research projects to develop and refine your screen media knowledge and skills.
  • Graduate with a professional portfolio and showreel to showcase your talents.
Career opportunities:
  • Screen editor
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Cinematographer
  • Media manager
  • Program researcher
  • Documentary maker
  • Media policy advisor

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CMN101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN103 Social Research
CMN104 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
CMN105 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
CMN150 Understanding Cultural Diversity
COR109 Gender and Culture

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units

CMN200 Introduction to Cybersecurity
CMN201 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
CMN202 Introduction to Device & Network Security
CMN203 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
CMN300 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN303 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN309 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN313 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
MUS202 Visual Journalism

PLUS select one (1) course from:

CMN311 Communication and Thought
CMN312 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.

Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses)

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates.
  • Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa