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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 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling
CMN105 Plant Diversity and Ecology
CMN200 Engineering Materials
CMN201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
CMN202 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
CMN203 Weather and Climate
CMN300 Thermofluids 1
CMN303 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
CMN105 Design of Roads and Drainage
CMN200 Construction Technology
CMN201 Engineering Project Management

*Available to be studied online