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:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN104 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
- Online: Semester 1
| 12 | |
| CMN105 Creative Production | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
- Moreton Bay: Semester 2
- Online: Semester 2
| 12 | |
| CMN200 Writing for Screens | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
| 12 | |
| CMN201 | | | | |
| CMN202 Screen Media Production | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
| 12 | |
| CMN203 Screen Media and Pop Culture | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
- Moreton Bay: Semester 2
| 12 | |
| CMN300 Screen Media: Showcase in Practice | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
- Moreton Bay: Semester 2
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required |
| CMN303 | | | | |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Screen Media, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|
| CMN104 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
- Online: Semester 1
| 12 | |
| CMN105 Creative Production | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
- Moreton Bay: Semester 2
- Online: Semester 2
| 12 | |
| CMN200 Writing for Screens | - Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
| 12 | |
| CMN201 | | | | |
