Develop an understanding of screen and media production and post-production skills, research and writing skills in screen studies, and a practical understanding of professional activities in the related field of study.

In addition, the Master of Screen and Media Production provides you with in-depth knowledge of a specific area of screen production, obtained through a combination of coursework and research, vocational knowledge and skills in the fields of screen studies, and increased specialisation within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge relating to documentary film-making, digital media and screen studies.

You will learn skills in a range of commonly employed documentary production practices, including project research, scriptwriting, production and post-production techniques.

You will gain knowledge and skills to undertake research into documentary subjects, write scripts for documentaries and apply technical skills in the production of documentaries.

You will also develop the ability to collaborate with peers on basic screen production projects and gain some knowledge of how one or more related fields of study may be applied to screen productions.

There are opportunities to study abroad and some topics are offered intensively.

Potential occupations include:

• presenter
• broadcaster
• monitor
• filmmaker
• content strategist
• media advisor
• multimedia researcher
• production coordinator
• video journalist.

Potential employers include:

• the public service (eg, media and public affairs units)
• community groups
• education media
• film and TV production companies
• publishers
• advertising
• arts organisations.