MDDU-SCART v.1 Screen Arts Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

In this double degree major, students gain conceptual knowledge and creative skills by working with industry standard equipment in a challenging and creative film and television production environment.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. explain critical theories relating to film, video and other forms of screen production and apply them to the development and production of high quality screen-based materials

2. apply critical thinking and creative approaches to resolve issues and respond to challenges in their own creative practice

3. access, evaluate and synthesise appropriate information in order to realise production outcomes

4. communicate ideas to a range of audiences across a variety of media and purposes

5. utilise media production technologies and apply them to create effective programs and screen-based materials

6. apply learning strategies to build on skills and understandings in order to adapt to continually changing industry needs

7. recognise the significance of global media and be able to apply international standards and practices in their creative practice

8. value the cultural and intercultural nature of screen-based media and represent this knowledge at a personal and professional level

9. demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of production-related activities

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
COMS1003 v.2 Culture to Cultures 3.0 25.0
SPRO1000 v.2 Introduction to Screen Industries 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CWRI1003 v.2 Engaging Narrative 3.0 25.0
SCST1000 v.2 Introduction to Screen Creativity 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SCWR2000 v.1 Introduction to Screenwriting 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SPRO2000 v.2 Television Production Workshop 4.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SPRO2003 v.2 Drama Narratives 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SPRO2004 v.1 Creative Documentary and Actualities 3.0 25.0
SCST2009 v.1 Experimental Screens 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SPRO3004 v.5 Community Media Production 3.0 25.0
SPRO3007 v.1 Major Project Pre-production 36.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
SPRO3010 v.1 Major Project Production 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

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