Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)

Bachelor

Prepare for a rewarding career in the film industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

214571, 043144F

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$15,400 per year

International Fees

$33,800 per year

About this course

Study Screen at Flinders

Prepare for a rewarding career in the film industry.

As a Screen student you will make short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and experimental works. Topics are taught by filmmakers and passionate teachers who are actively involved in the industry. Uniquely, we teach you how to shoot on 16mm film for your final major project.

Screen at Flinders also offers training in cutting edge digital cinema cameras and feature film production. In film studies classes, you will develop your analytical skills, encountering major filmmakers, and important concepts in film history and theory.

Our graduates emerge with specialised skills, extensive experience and a professional portfolio of work.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

Your career

Flinders graduates include award-winning writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, and editors. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the film industry.

Potential occupations include:

Independent producer
Cinematographer
Freelance director
Video editor
Film and television crew
Film programmer, exhibition and distribution roles
Independent creative content producer in sport, health, science, and tourism
Marketing or advertising content creator.

Potential employers include:

Screen production companies and producers
Postproduction studios
Corporate or government organisations
News and media organisations
Cinemas, film festivals, and film distributors
Events, galleries and museums
Healthcare and charitable organisations
Sports organisations and broadcasters.

Accreditation / recognition:

Students and graduates can apply to join the Australian Writer's Guild, Australian Directors' Guild, Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Production Designers' Guild, Australia Screen Sound Guild, and Australian Screen Editors.

Crew may join Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and producers Screen Producers Australia

Graduates can apply for grants from Carclew (under 26), Helpmann Academy (up to 5 years post graduation) and The Mercury.

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