Master of Screen Studies

The Master of Screen Studies offered at Edith Cowan University teaches you the art and craft of storytelling. We explore the global environment for screen production, the ethics, the dynamics, the opportunities and the challenges of a professional career as a screen storyteller. 

In this Master of Screen Studies offered at Edith Cowan University , students are introduced to VR and feature film production, and will have the opportunity to professionally produce short dramas and documentaries, client-based projects and a web-series.

The academy has state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, and our strong connections with the professional screen industry allows us to engage skilled local and national industry guests and tutors.

We also work closely with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, including their actors, composers, costume, set design and sound students.

As a student, you can choose producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing or sound as a specialisation. Whatever your choice, there will be a focus on developing your professional attributes and employability to help you find, create and sustain meaningful work across your career lifespan.

The WA Screen Academy is a member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television (CILECT).

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian and International context.

Demonstrate and reflect on cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence and its application to screen production.

Demonstrate knowledge of research principles, methods and trends required to produce screen projects.

Demonstrate mastery of the theories, history, trends, characteristics and methods required to successfully plan and execute screen projects.

Reflect critically on the problems in the production process, then develop and apply sustainable solutions to overcome them.

Investigate, analyse and synthesise the theories, information, problems and technologies available during all stages of a screen project.

Generate innovative ideas and evaluate complex concepts in the pre-production, production and post-production of screen projects.

Research, interpret and communicate the theories and methodologies required to adopt appropriate roles to successfully execute a screen project to specialists and non-specialists.

Design, evaluate, implement and analyse the theories, approaches and strategies of screen production to service clients and key stakeholders.

Research, plan, apply and defend ideas, creativity and innovative practice to execute pre-production, production and post-production screen projects.

Demonstrate a high level of interdependence and individual accountability through the critical evaluation of collaborative and individual processes or roles.

Career Opportunities

This Masters degree prepares graduates for employment in the professional screen industries.

Possible future job titles

Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound

Courses include:

• Screen Studies

• Specialist Workshop

• Production Preparation

• Screen Project: Drama

• Screen Project: Documentary

• Screen Project: Client-Based