Bachelor of Screen Media

Follow your interest in the changing media landscape, in industries that include film, television, radio, screen culture, online and mobile media production.

You’ll develop new media production skills, techniques and knowledge (including intellectual property) through a combination of practical and theoretical learning.

This course has a highly contemporary focus, preparing you to deliver innovative media content for online distribution, video-on-demand, streaming sites such as YouTube, television and radio.

You’ll learn from teachers who are directly involved in the media industry.

Working creatively as individuals, and in teams, you will produce:

cross-platform projects motion graphics and visual effects narrative film non-fiction short films and documentaries podcasts television and radio programs.

To attain the Bachelor of Screen Media students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units) in total consisting of:

• 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) College Core studies
• 192 credit points (equivalent to 16 units) Professional Core studies including 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) Capstone studies
• 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) from Minor studies.

Course structure and units

First Year Core units

• Academic Discourse and Experience Unit code ABA1000 Credits12
• Digital Sound and Video Unit code ACM1006 Credits12
• Creativity, Communication and the Digital Age Unit code ACU1002 Credits12
• Online Screen Media Unit code ASN1001 Credits12
• Introduction to Screen Media Unit code ASN1002 Credits12
• Motion Graphics Unit code ASN1003 Credits12
• Writing for Screen Unit code ASN1004 Credits12
• Media Careers Unit code ASN1005 Credits12

Year 2

• Television Production Unit code ACC2010 Credits12
• Radio Production Unit code ACC2011 Credits12
• Cross Media Practice Unit code ASN2001 Credits12
• Visual Effects Unit code ASN2002 Credits12
• Post-Production Unit code ASN2004 Credits12
• From Concept to Production Unit code ASN2005 Credits12
• Cinematography Unit code ASN2006 Credits12
• Media Placement Unit code ASN2007 Credits12

Year 3

• Screen Media Enterprise Unit code ASN3001 Credits12
• Screen Media Practice Unit code ASN3002 Credits12

Plus

24 credit point (equivalent to 2 units) of Capstone studies

• Studio Project 1 Unit code ACX3007 Credits12
• Studio Project 2 Unit code ACX3008 Credits12

Plus

48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) of Minor studies

Minors

• Writing Unit code AMIWRI
• Digital Media Unit code AMIDIG
• Visual Art Unit code AMIVSU

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

• Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
• an Australian or overseas equivalent or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts or similar.OR:Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Pathways from other institutions

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: