Program Overview

If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in the creative industries, this course will provide you with the skills and experience you need to take your career anywhere in the world.

You’ll gain a broad-based, contemporary understanding of theory and practice in your chosen major, learning from discipline experts and industry professionals who share their innovative, passionate and contemporary knowledge of the creative arts.

You'll also gain first-hand experience working with industry-standard equipment in our Media Production Studio, Hayman Theatre and the Design and Art precinct studios, labs and galleries.

With professional internships available and opportunities to exhibit, perform and screen works to the public, you'll be immersed in the creative sector well before you graduate.

Major: Screen Arts

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 many fields.

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

You'll learn to apply screen theories, understand the importance of cinema history and how screen communication informs, entertains and engages audiences – all of which will help you in creating your own works in the realms of factual events and drama.

You'll develop technical skills in areas such as production and emerging types of contemporary digital post-production (such as virtual backgrounds and visual effects), using Curtin’s advanced production facilities to develop the technical and practical skills of an effective visual storyteller.

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
• Apply critical thinking, creative experimentation and entrepreneurial skills so as to realise academic and creative practice-based outcomes
• Communicate ideas effectively to a range of audiences utilising a variety of screen forms, genres and platforms
• 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
• Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment in academic and creative practice works and activities
• Employ ethical and best practice strategies for creative collaboration that will enhance their skills and resilience for working in a dynamic industry