Media (Screen & Sound Prod) - 3438
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: sam@unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 144
UAC Code: 422720
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Media (Major)
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Program Description
Through a suite of electives, you will gain practical experience in digital film and sound production, animation, interaction and game design in a degree that is both ideas driven and vocationally relevant in its orientation. You will gain foundational practical experience in the thoughtful and creative application of established and emerging media technologies, while also being immersed in the history, culture and philosophy of media and film studies through a diverse suite of core and elective courses. The balance between practice and theory, film and media enables you to be at the forefront of an increasingly convergent media landscape.
At level 1 you will study introductory courses in film and media studies and also take a range of foundational courses in video production, sonic arts as well as a course that introduces you to foundational principles of graphic design, animation and interaction design.
At Levels 2 and 3 you select from a wide range of production and project-based courses to expand and deepen your knowledge and understanding in the technical, analytical and conceptual application of various media forms including audio-visual production, screenwriting, animation and game design. Concurrently, you will continue to expand your knowledge of the histories, theories and cultures in the disciplinary courses in film and media studies. It is here that you will develop discipline specific and generic skills in critical and creative thought, writing, research and presentation.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Learning Outcomes for this Program are as follows:
At the conclusion of this program, you should be able to:
- Show enterprise, initiative and creativity in the practical application of screen and sound production techniques.
- Apply an appreciation of, and respect for, the cultural diversity of film and media audiences, media forms and delivery contexts.
- Create effective and engaging screen and sound texts.
- Situate the historical development of screen and sound as part of the constantly evolving film and media landscape.
- Understand the aesthetic, technical, and cultural dimensions of screen and sound media.
- Discuss, analyse and evaluate written and audio-visual texts.
- Contribute to, and work within, an international community of media professionals.
- Relate creative production to theoretical and critical knowledge.
- Adapt to changes in the audiences, platforms, tools and practices of screen and sound media production.
- Conduct scholarly and creative research as applied to and appropriate for the fields of audio-visual media.
- Deploy ethically informed and socially aware practice.
- Collaborate effectively across a range of contexts in film and media professions.
Career Opportunities
Program Structure
If you study in either the single or dual mode, you will complete:
- 24 UOC of Media Studies core and prescribed electives (four courses)
- 24 UOC of Film Studies core and prescribed electives (four courses)
- 48 UOC of Screen and Sound Production core and prescribed electives (eight courses)
- An optional home minor stream of 24 UOC (four courses) selected from the list of UNSW BA approved home minor streams
- 12 UOC of Free Electives (two courses) which can be taken within or outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- 12 UOC of General Education (two courses) which must be taken outside of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- An optional external minor stream of 24 – 36 UOC (four to six courses) selected from the list of UNSW BA approved external minor streams*
- 12 - 24 UOC of Free Electives (four courses) including at least 12 UOC taken within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Please refer to the list of optional minors under "Area(s) of Specialisation”.
OR
- 12 UOC of Prescribed Electives (two courses) of any other courses offered from within Arts and Social Sciences
- 24 UOC of Free Electives (four courses) which can be taken within or outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- 12 UOC of General Education (two courses) which must be taken outside of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Optional Major in Film Studies
You complete at least 24 UOC of Film studies courses as part of the core and prescribed electives requirements. If you wish to, you can take additional Film Studies courses with your Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives and Free Electives. If you complete 60 UOC of Film Studies courses which meet the requirements for a BA Film Studies Major, then you can graduate with a Film Studies Major.Media Studies Core and Prescribed Electives (24 UOC – 4 courses)
- ARTS1090 Media, Culture & Everyday Life (6 UOC) Core
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
- ARTS2093 Media Uses (6 UOC)
- ARTS2095 Digital Tech and the Self (6 UOC)
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- ARTS3092 Media in Asia-Pacific (6 UOC)
- ARTS3093 Media Power (6 UOC)
- ARTS3096 Media and Climate Change (6 UOC)
Film Studies Core and Prescribed Electives (24 UOC – 4 courses)
- ARTS1060 Introduction to Film Studies (6 UOC) Core
- ARTS1062 Hollywood Film (6 UOC)
- ARTS2061 Contemporary Approaches (6 UOC)
- ARTS2062 Australian Cinema (6 UOC)
- ARTS2063 National Cinemas (6 UOC)
- ARTS2064 Film Genres (6 UOC)
- ARTS1062 Hollywood Film (6 UOC)
Screen and Sound Production Core and Prescribed Electives (48 UOC – 8 courses)
- MDIA1000 Time, Space and Experience (6 UOC) Core
- MDIA1005 Creative Sound Technologies (6 UOC) Core
- MDIA1006 Mediated Storytelling (6 UOC) Core
- ARTS2065 Working with Image and Sound (6 UOC)
- ARTS2066 Writing for the Screen (6 UOC)
- MDIA2000 Animating Media (6 UOC)
- MDIA2001 Bodies and Interfaces (6 UOC)
- ARTS3061 Video Project (6 UOC)
- MDIA3001 Serious Games (6 UOC)
- MDIA3004 Festivals and Exhibitions (6 UOC)
- MDIA3006 Production Studio (6 UOC)
- MDIA3007 Media Internship (6 UOC)
- MUSC3805 Audio Culture (6 UOC)
- MUSC3806 Synergies in Sound Technology (6 UOC)
UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives
Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives are any courses chosen by you from the offerings of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences for which you are qualified to enrol. You can add depth to your program by completing more PR & Advertising Electives or undertake other courses from other areas of study within the Faculty.Free Electives
ARTS2050 Academic Writing for the Humanities
This course is available as an Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Elective or Free Elective if you wish to develop your academic writing skills.General Education
General Education is the completion of two courses (12 UOC) offered outside UNSW Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if an external minor (for example, Economics) is completed. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education only if you are not following a minor in Indigenous Studies.Suggested Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives and Free Electives
You are encouraged to select from among the following courses offered by UNSW Arts and Social Sciences to fulfill part of your Arts and Social Sciences Elective or Free Elective requirement. Note that pre-requisites may apply for some courses.- ARTS1010 Life of Words (6 UOC)
- ARTS2094 Visual Communication (6 UOC)
- ARTS3012 Dance and Film (6 UOC)
- HUMS2000 Arts Internship (6 UOC)
- MDIA1002 Media Industry Contexts (6 UOC)
- MDIA1003 Public Relations Principles (6 UOC)
- MDIA1004 News Reporting (6 UOC)
- MDIA2005 Advertising (6 UOC)
Award with Distinction
Honours
Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510
Sample Program
LEVEL 1 |
UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | ARTS1060 Intro to Film Studies (6 UOC) | ARTS1090 Media, Culture & Everyday Life (6 UOC) |
MDIA1000 Time, Space, Experience (6 UOC)
|
Home Minor (6 UOC) |
24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 |
Free Elective (6 UOC)
|
MDIA1006 Mediated Storytelling (6 UOC) | MDIA1005 Creative Sound Technologies (6 UOC) | General Education (6 UOC) |
24 | ||||||||||||||
LEVEL 2 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | Prescribed Media Studies Elective (6 UOC) |
Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective (6 UOC)
|
Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective (6 UOC) | Home Minor (6 UOC) |
24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 | Prescribed Film Studies Elective (6 UOC) |
Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective (6 UOC)
|
General Education (6 UOC) |
Home Minor (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
LEVEL 3 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | Prescribed Film Studies Elective (6 UOC) |
Prescribed Media Studies Elective (6 UOC)
OR
Prescribed Film Studies Elective (6 UOC)
|
Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective (6 UOC)
|
Home Minor (6 UOC) |
24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 |
Prescribed Media Studies Elective (6 UOC)
|
Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective (6 UOC)
|
Prescribed Media Studies Elective (6 UOC)
OR
Prescribed Film Studies Elective (6 UOC)
|
Free Elective (6 UOC) |
24 |
Academic Rules
Single Mode
- enrol in the Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) and complete 144 UOC;
- complete the requirements for the cores
- complete the requirements for prescribed electives
- complete 12 UOC of Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives*
- complete 24 UOC of Free Electives*
- complete 12 UOC of General Education**
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 96 UOC overall before enrolling in Level 3 courses
**you may substitute 12 UOC of General Education courses for 12 UOC in an external minor from the list of UNSW BA approved external minor streams.
Dual Mode
- complete 96 UOC in the Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) and complete 96 UOC;
- complete the requirements for the cores
- complete the requirements for prescribed electives
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 48 UOC overall before enrolling in Level 3 courses
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Further Information
Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
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Area(s) of Specialisation
- Art History and Theory
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Asian Studies
- Australian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
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- English
- Environmental Humanities
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- Film Studies
- French Studies
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- History
- Human Resource Management
- Indigenous Studies
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- International Business
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- Modern Greek Studies
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- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Women's and Gender Studies