ObjectivesThis program offers training in a mix of the technical, artistic and business skills needed by anyone seeking a career in the film, television or related media industries. Both in structure and content it provides a balance of theory and practice, with particular emphasis on the practical competencies required in the workplace. Much of the program is studio-based, with a majority of the assessment tasks involving practical production projects. As part of this program students will be able to apply for up to three industry internships, for credit within their selected specialisations.
Practical experienceWork Experience & Internships Some students without practical workplace experience, or with workplace experience in a field different from their studies, choose to undertake an internship as part of their degree. This intensely practical professional development approach fosters graduates who are ready, willing and able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the workplace.
Entry requirementsSuccessful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, Bond College Certificate
Academic titleBachelor of Film and Television
Course descriptionProfessional Outcomes:
The Bachelor of Film and Television is designed for students interested in a career in film, television or related screen-based industries. Potential career outcomes include Film Editor, Film and Television Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Sound Designer.
Attendance
International Students: Students must undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points) to fulfil student visa requirements.
Domestic Students: Most Students undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may, however, enrol in fewer subjects (equivalent to 30 credit points) and extend your degree over a longer period.
Bond's Teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Combined Degrees
Students can combine this degree with any other undergraduate degree at Bond (except Medicine) to suit their professional and personal interests. Bond's three-semester academic year allows students to complete two degrees in the same time it would take to complete just one degree at other universities (dependant upon degree combination).
Program Structure
Core Subjects
Every Bachelor degree student at Bond is required to complete at least one subject from each of the following four discipline clusters
Communication (1)
* CORE11-100 Communication Skills
* CORE11-101 Public Speaking: Presentation Skills for Leaders
Outcomes: To communicate effectively in writing, speaking and visual; to understand the nature of communication processes and sources of difficulty in communication.
Information Technology (1)
* CORE11-110 Information Technology 1
* CORE11-111 Business Applications of IT
Outcomes: To work effectively with contemporary information technology; to evaluate critically the current and future role of computing technology in the storage, retrieval and processing of information.
Values (1)
* CORE11-120 Cultural and Ethical Values
* CORE11-120 Contemporary Issues in Law and Society
Outcomes: To appreciate the foundation of moral, ethical and social theories and their relevance to issues of public concern and debate; to use theoretical ideas in formulating arguments about how particular issues should be resolved.
Organisations (1)
Outcomes: To appreciate the natural, dynamic and strategic positioning of organisations within their environments; to appreciate the nature of effective work in groups.
Foundation Film and Television subjects (14)
* FITV11-100 Screen Production 1
* FITV11-107 Sound Production 1
* FITV11-110 Screenwriting 1
* FITV11-120 Image and Photography
* FITV11-130 Film Analysis 1: Style and Genre
* FITV11-140 Television 1: Studio
* FITV11-150 Producing 1: Film Industry
* FITV12-201 Directing 1: Actors
* FITV12-202 Cinematography and Lighting
* FITV12-203 Editing 1
* FITV12-210 Screenwriting 2
* FITV12-220 Screen Production 2
* FITV12-250 Producing 2: Project Development
* FITV13-300 Screen Production 3
Electives/Specialisations (6)
Students can choose to undertake a specialisation in any of the areas listed below or choose 6 subjects from any of the Faculties:
Production
* FITV12-252 Documentary Production
* FITV12-253 Producing 3 : Finance and Marketing
* FITV12-241 Television 3: News Production
* FITV12-242 Television 2: Mobile Screen Media
* FITV12-204 Television Commercial Production
* FITV12-208 Music Video Production
* FITV13-205 Cinematography and Lighting 2
* FITV13-212 Directing 2: Camera and Coverage
Post Production
* FITV12-207 Digital Screen Audio
* FITV12-208 Music Video Production
* FITV12-242 Television 2: Mobile Screen Media
Screen Studies
* FITV12-211 Sex, Society and the Movies
* FITV12-230 Film Analysis 2: Australian Cinema
* FITV13-304 Screen Studies 3 Adaptation
Note: The Bachelor of Film and Television will follow the sequencing below, depending on the semester of enrolment.