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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 Screen and Media Industries
CMN105 Introduction to Screen Media
CMN200 Writing for Screen
CMN201 Children's Screen Media
CMN202 Screen Production
CMN203 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking
CMN300 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CMN303 Screen Media Project

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN104 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
CMN105 Introduction to Screen Media
CMN200 Writing for Screen
CMN201 Children's Screen Media

*Available to be studied online