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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 Design Futures
CMN105 Visual Communication & Meaning
CMN200 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN201 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
CMN202 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN203 Children, Media and Society
CMN300 Screen Production and Editing
CMN303 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN105 Screen Media Project
CMN200 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
CMN201 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies