Master of Screen Production
Program code
5736
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
2 years full-time
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$38,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
About this program
In the Master of Screen Production, you will undertake practical work, integrated with screenings and discussions that will place your learning in a craft and creative context. This degree has a strong collaborative component, which will help you develop a sound understanding of how your specialist role fits into the production process. You'll make life-long connections with peers across all aspects of the screen production process and you will draw on the networks and bonds created at Griffith Film School in your future professional practice.
Learn through a problem-based curriculum and develop research skills that will help you respond effectively to the changing nature of the industry. You may have the opportunity to experience a supervised industry placement or internship, preparing you for a creative and exciting career within the international business of screen production.
With experience in Griffith Film School's world class facilities, including high-end film production equipment; multi-camera, motion capture and sound stage studios; and state-of-the-art sound recording studios, you will be equipped to work in a wide range of film production settings.
Choose between the Advanced Screen Production major or the Digital Filmmaking major.
MAJORS
Advanced Screen Production
The Advanced Screen Production major is designed for early career/emerging filmmakers to specialise in their craft. Choose from seven focused specialisations, depending on your interests.
- Cinematography: specialist training in camera operating and lighting. Hone your storytelling skills through cinematography, in close collaboration with directors, VFX and production design students.
- Documentary: gain the skills to develop a treatment and pitch package ready for industry. Work alongside domestic and international professionals, experiment with new technologies and receive training in camera, sound and editing.
- Serial Writing: develop a deep appreciation and knowledge of screen aesthetics. Benefit from experience in an industry writer's room and attend international and Australian masterclasses.
- Producing: develop your research, writing and entrepreneurial skills. Experiment with emerging forms of technologies and collaborate with peers to enhance your skills in line producing, packaging, pitching, financing and distribution.
- Production Design: gain the knowledge and practical experience to further your career as a production designer. You will develop your skills in concept design and pitching, designing and building sets, life drawing and illustration, and virtual production.
- VFX Specialisation: Benefit from industry-level instruction and skills development in VFX software to build your career and grow creatively.
- Directing: Collaborate alongside cinematographers, writers and producers to develop a project. You will also network with major international studios and attend industry events locally and internationally.
Digital Filmmaking
The Digital Filmmaking Major is designed for postgraduate students looking to further explore the craft of screen-based storytelling. Develop core skills in producing, directing, script, camera, editing and sound, as well as narrative design and interactive storytelling. Hone your business development, entrepreneurship and leadership skills as you create your own business plan and client briefs. Build industry connections through networking events, mentorship programs, and international and domestic study tours.
Artist in Residence
Griffith Film School invites and hosts a number of Artists in Residence (AIR) to consult and mentor students. Our residency programs give students the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, to challenge and refine their artistic and technical practices, exchange ideas and perspectives, and inspire students to take their own pursuits to the next level.
Find out more > https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/griffith-film-school/opportunities/artist-in-residence
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5736 | Master of Screen Production (this program) | South Bank | Trimester 1 only |
| 3265 | Graduate Certificate in Screen Production | South Bank | Exit point only |
| 4158 | Graduate Diploma of Screen Production | South Bank | Exit point only |
Attendance information
This program is offered on-campus at the South Bank campus.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Work-integrated learning
Where appropriate, an elective internship will provide the opportunity for suitable candidates to demonstrate and develop competency as screen production practitioners.
My career opportunities
Prepare for a wide range of employment opportunities in the screen production industries. Graduates may work professionally as writers, producers, directors, or as specialists in key creative screen production disciplines such as cinematography, editing, sound design, post-production, composition, production design, television, animation, games design or visual effects.
Pathways to further study
The Master of Screen Production research project pathway enables qualifying students to pursue Higher Degree Research such as the Master of Visual Arts Research (5052) or the Doctor of Visual Arts (6009).
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Screen Production (5736)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia