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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
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098460F
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$73,200
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 locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011371
  • Online 015006
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 55.00 OP - - Rank - 55
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 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
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 Teacher as Researcher
CMN103 Using Data for Learning
CMN104 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN105 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN107 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
CMN150 Introduction to Screen Media

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units

CMN200 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN201 Visual Journalism
CMN202 Writing for Screen
CMN203 Children's Screen Media
CMN300 Screen Production
CMN303 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking
CMN309 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN313 Screen Media Project
MUS202 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns

PLUS select one (1) course from:

CMN311 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
CMN312 Music and Sound for Screen Media

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Creative Industries disciplines.

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.
  • 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