Program Overview

Prepare yourself for the diverse challenges of the film and TV industry with our new Master of Film and Television. From finding roles that match your interests to pitching your ideas and, ultimately, bringing your stories to life on screen & develop industry-focused expertise, build highly sought technical skills in world-class facilities, and gain practical knowledge about the business side of the entertainment industry. You'll graduate with an impressive portfolio guaranteed to impress your future employers and industry peers.

Are you an emerging screen practitioner wanting to take your career to the next level?
Through the new Master of Film and Television, you’ll develop extensive practical expertise, your own unique style of storytelling across different platforms, and expand your network and experience with internships.

Hit the ground running in year one with a group project on a short digital series developed in a writer’s room – the heart of many TV and film productions. Collaborate and receive feedback in a supportive environment before diving into production and learning to write with the camera. Additionally, you’ll get to make your own short documentary and trailer in the post-production unit, where you’ll also develop editing and colour grading skills.

Year two centers on an individual project: writing a script and making a short film. Here, you’ll hone your business skills - from pitching stories and managing timelines, to understanding audience, distribution and promotion. You may even like to submit your own produced and directed films to film festivals.

Learn with our world-class academics, who are practising creative professionals, and master your craft in our industry-grade facilities. You’ll gain access to Deakin Studios (Burwood); a virtual production, TV, and film studio, where you’ll get hands-on experience in grading and editing rooms, using professional equipment and the very latest technologies.

Along with technical skills, you’ll also develop transferable skills crucial for success in media industries, like collaboration, problem-solving and personal organisation.

Plus, if you choose to undertake an internship you’ll have the opportunity to expand your network and gain real-world experience before you graduate.

Study our Master of Film and Television and get ready to enter the workforce with a range of highly sought-after technical skills and an extensive creative portfolio.