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School of Media Communication & Culture

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Screen and Sound (BMedia)

Course Code: B1234

This major focuses on the theory and practice of contemporary screen and sound production. Units cover a mix of media production and analysis including cinematic and photographic design, documentary, drama and experimental film, television and digital production, animation, e-games, interactive TV, sonic media, community and indigenous media. While providing real-life and industry standard training the major aims to develop an understanding of the Australian and global screen and sound production industry and will equip students with a wide range of skills and professional practice in screen, sound, digital and new media areas.

Level:Bachelor
Qualification:Bachelor of Media (BMedia) in Screen and Sound
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability: Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Employment Prospects:Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of fields, from the creative industries (new media, advertising, television, music, film) to management, administration, public policy, media research. Graduates will also have had ample opportunities to be familiar with a range of screen and sound crew functions such as Directing, Editing, production design, lighting, Director of Photography etc.
Professional Recognition:Murdoch University is a member of the Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association.

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