About Bachelor Of Screen & Media in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
If you dream of a career working in Film, Media and TV as a Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Producer, Director, Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, or Multimedia Specialist, this degree is for you.
The Screen & Media degree is perfect for people wanting to produce the next generation of film and TV. Students will learn how to create cutting-edge media, with a focus on storytelling techniques and new filmmaking technologies. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within diverse sectors of the industry including screen, media, pre and post production, screenwriting, and directing.
With a focus on screenwriting, filmmaking, documentary-making, distribution, and marketing strategies, you will gain the knowledge and skills to develop and manage a career in various screen and media industries. Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Students will have opportunities to apply their studies by partaking in sought-after internships and develop the necessary skills to succeed nationally and internationally.
You will also work closely with students from other courses—including music, audio and fashion—to gain a well-rounded understanding of creative industries.
The Bachelor of Screen & Media will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of film and media production. The course ensures students develop practical skills and experience required to gain employment in the field of screen and media. The degree can be completed in six trimesters (two years) of full-time study.
Throughout the degree, you will:
- Create, develop and produce multimedia projects like short films, TV episodes, advertising content, and documentaries;
- Acquire an in-depth understanding of screen and media, production, and filmmaking;
- Gain knowledge and experience in filmmaking, pre and post-production, screenwriting, and directing;
- Develop an industry relevant portfolio and capstone project;
- Undertake a 60-hour work placement, alongside additional opportunities to partake in sought-after internships and experiences.
Academic qualification equivalents
- High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
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Fees (AUD) |
| Avg Tution Fees |
21,760 / Year |
| Cost of Living |
1,400 and 2,500 AUD/month |
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Transportation Costs
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30 and 70 AUD/month |
| Books and other study materials |
500 - 1,000 AUD/year |
| Health insurance |
30 AUD/month |
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees
Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880
- Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
- Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
- Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
- Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents:
- Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).
- A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
- Certified copy of your passport.
- Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.
* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.
