Comments about Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies) - On Campus - Perth - WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Western Australia
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Objectives
Prepares graduates for employment in digital production for the small screen, concentrating on the key positions of producer/production manager, director, scriptwriter, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist/mixer. Provides a strong theoretical and analytical foundation with the opportunity to take electives in areas that will enhance the student's area of specialisation and an intensive production program in a variety of formats and genres. These include location drama, studio multicam drama; documentary, corporate, promotional and training films; magazine, lifestyle and current affairs programs and live recording of performances. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in digital production and post-production techniques as well as associated web-based and interactive materials
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Entry requirements
Three year degree in relevant discipline from recognised tertiary institution OR minimum of five years substantial industry experience in either multimedia or communications OR interview and portfolio presentation.
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Academic title
Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies)
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Course description
Related careers
Producer, Production manager, director, scriptwriter, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist, sound mixer,
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies) is a 180 credit point course.
Unit Description Points
SCR5101 Production Preparation 20
SCR5102 Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement 25
SCR5103 Project 2: WAAPA Films 25
SCR5104 Project 3: Studio Multicam Drama 25
SCR5105 Project 4: Documentary or Corporate Video 25
MST4135 Australian Television 15
SCR5106 Screen Studies 15
In addition to the units above, students must complete TWO electives (30CP).
Units offered to Directors and Producers as electives:
SCR5107 Directing Workshops 1 15
SCR5108 Directing Workshops 2 15
SCR5109 Producing Workshops 1 15
SCR5110 Producing Workshops 2 15
Electives for DOPs, Editors and Sound come from already existing units in the School of Communications and Contemporary Arts.
