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Screen Media

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 Media, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Introduction to Game Production
CMN105 Experimental Game Design
CMN200 Video Game Analysis
CMN201 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
CMN202 Introduction to Screen Media
CMN203 Writing for Screen
CMN300 Children's Screen Media
CMN303 Screen Production

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking
CMN105 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN200 Screen Media Project
CMN201 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries

*Available to be studied online