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    MJRU-SCRA2

    Screen Arts

    Undergraduate major

    Combine production skills, creativity and theory to create diverse and innovative screen projects.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Screen Arts Major (BCA)
    • Credit

      Credit

      200
    Course outline

    You can study this course as part of the following degrees

    Visit your preferred degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Combine production skills, creativity and theory to create diverse and innovative screen projects.

    This major prepares you for comprehensive opportunities in the expanding screen-based media industry. You will be able to develop and enhance your passion for creative media production and storytelling – skills that are sought after in diverse industry areas.

    Throughout the course, you'll develop practical and analytical skills while developing an understanding of a growing multiplatform industry.

    How this course will make you industry ready

    • Screen-based media and entertainment is one of the most consistent growth industries over the past 20 years. This industry is expected to grow and expand in new directions with new opportunities.
    • Screen production and communication skills are valued across a range of industries, offering varied and interesting career opportunities locally and internationally.
    • Screen production, writing and studies connect with a variety of disciplines, providing opportunities for a wonderfully creative and rewarding career.
    • Curtin graduates have used their degree to develop entrepreneurial careers, work with community and government organisations, or undertake further study to become teachers in English and media.

    What jobs can the Screen Arts course lead to?

    Careers

    • Film / TV / video director
    • Production assistant / producer
    • Camera operator / director of photography
    • Sound recordist / designer
    • Picture editor
    • Multi-platform developer
    • Post-production producer
    • Script writer
    • Screen critic
    • Screen curator

    Industries

    • Film and television
    • Advertising
    • Marketing
    • Tourism
    • Events

    What you'll learn

    • demonstrate an understanding of concepts, theories, methodologies, histories and production skills and techniques relating to a diverse range of screen media and arts as well as apply them to the development and production of high quality screen-based work, GC1
    • apply critical thinking, creative experimentation and entrepreneurial skills so as to realise academic and creative practice-based outcomes, GC2
    • communicate ideas effectively to a range of audiences utilising a variety of screen forms, genres and platforms, GC3
    • demonstrate an appreciation of the cultural and intercultural significance of screen media, as well as local/global media cultures, trends, practises, influences and opportunities; and reflect this in their academic and creative practices, GC4, GC5
    • demonstrate respect for cultural diversity, the wider community and University environment in academic and creative practice works and activities, GC5
    • employ ethical and best practice strategies for creative collaboration that will enhance their skills and resilience for working in a dynamic industry, GC6

    Why study Screen Arts at Curtin?

    Get the Curtin edge

    In your final year, you’ll create a major production, complete with a script, pre-production plan, budget, crew and a finished pilot scene.

    Broad career options

    This degree covers all types of screen media, from films to television, short films, web series and experimental works.

    Cutting-edge

    Make your mark using interactive media facilities with 4K technology and industry-standard digital systems for recording, editing and sound mixing.

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Please view the Bachelor of Arts degree for indicative fees.

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

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    • Curtin course code: MJRU-SCRA2
    • Last updated on: 9 March 2026

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