Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies)

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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
• 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.
• Academic title
  Master of Professional Communications (Screen Studies)
• 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.

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